How to Clean Endocavity Transducers

An endocavity transducer is a type of medical equipment. This piece of equipment is generally used during noninvasive, outpatient medical procedures. It allows physicians and other medical professionals to see within cavities of the human body to get a closer look at areas such as the prostate or the bladder neck. Specific instructions from medical professionals and hospital personnel should always be followed when cleaning an endocavity transducer. However, there are some general cleaning guidelines that you can follow.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Clean cloths
• Enzymatic cleaner
• Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove the endocavity transducer from the rest of the powered system.

• 2

  Use a paper towel to remove any gel that remains on the endocavity transducer from the previous procedure.

• 3

  Wipe the cable of the endocavity transducer using a damp cloth.

• 4

  Use an enzymatic cleaner to wipe down the endocavity transducer and the cord. This breaks down the protein left on the transducer after endocavity procedures.

• 5

  Submerge the endocavity transducer in a glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant. This will disinfect the surface so the transducer will be ready to use on the next patient. Continue soaking for as long as the manufacturer of the glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant recommends.

• 6

  Rinse the transducer and cord with plain water. Dry with paper towels.