MR Coil Handling, Storage and Cleaning - USA

SIEMENS Healthineers MR Coil Handling, Storage and Cleaning Tips and Guidelines Version 2022.04 Template Effective Date: 22 Nov 2021 | HILS 2223 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Coil Handling, Storage and Cleaning SIEMENS Healthineers Table of Contents Introduction 3 Weekly Coil Setup Check 4 Do’s and Don’ts 5 Storage Examples 14 General Tips 15 Cleaning Recommendations 16 2 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Introduction SIEMENS Healthineers Damaged RF coils are the cause of many costly and time-consuming system issues. Although coils from Siemens Healthineers are manufactured to withstand daily clinical usage, they are precision imaging devices, and improper handling can lead to electronic and mechanical coil damage. This document highlights common improper coil handling practices and provides recommendations to ensure the maximum coil lifecycle. Following these guidelines will help preserve image quality, increase efficiency, reduce parts consumed, and avoid the cost and impact of system downtime. 3 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Weekly Coil Check SIEMENS Healthineers Coil connectors Check the coil connectors and links weekly. Be careful when handling the head coil to ensure the connector for the coil plug socket doesn't get damaged. Be careful when inserting and removing the coil plug to avoid damage to the coil connector, pins, and coil plug housing. Levers Check coil levers to ensure they open and close fully and properly. Coil plug or coil link damage Check that the coil plug and link are not damaged. The coil plug housing and coil connector may get damaged if the coil plug is disconnected using force or by pulling the coil cable. To disconnect: grasp the plug housing and slide the plug out. 4 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Do carry coils by the base with both hands. Don’t carry coils by the upper portion of the coil. Direct Connect Head/ Neck 20 Head/Neck 20 A IT & Matrix Coll SP 1 815 5 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers To avoid electrical coupling between the RF coils and the Don’t start measurement if the coil is not closed or body coil, the coils must be connected correctly. connected correctly. 20 Head/Neck 20 6 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers To avoid electrical coupling between the RF coils and the Don’t start measurement if the coil is not closed or body coil, the coils must be connected correctly. connected correctly. MAGNETO MAGNETO A Bakary Splans BioMatrix System 7 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Store coils in an upright position. Don’t store coils on the side. SIEMENS Foot/Ankle 16 SIEMENS Foodankle 10 8 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Do store coils appropriately on shelves or in cabinets. Don’t store coils on the floor. 9 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Keep coil cables tucked away neatly when storing. Don’t keep coil cables dangling off shelves or bent tightly or sharply. 10 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Store body array/matrix/flex coils lying flat on a shelf or Don’t bend the body array/matrix/flex coils or stack in a cabinet. them on top of each other. 11 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Do properly eject the coil plug when removing from the Don’t forcefully pull on the coil cable when coil connector. disconnecting the coil plug from the coil connector. 12 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Do’s and Don’ts SIEMENS Healthineers Do regularly inspect the coil plugs and cables. Don’t connect the coil plugs if the coil connector is damaged, bent, or cracked (even if only sightly). op (*) ODU ODU 13 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Storage Examples SIEMENS Healthineers 14 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Data on file. Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 General Tips SIEMENS Healthineers Excessive Force Coils are sensitive devices. The ShockWatch indicator is a device placed on the majority of hardcover coils and is used to track the forces experienced by the coils. We understand accidents happen due to the sensitivity of the coils. However, please ensure coils are handled properly to avoid damage. In the unlikely event that more force than 100G is applied, the ShockWatch indicator turns red. Missing ShockWatch indicators are handled in the same way as tripped ShockWatch indicators. SHOCKWATCH SHOCKWATCH Handle With Care Handle With Care "Red" Indicates Excessive "Red" Indicates Excessive Impact 100G C30 Impact 100G C30 Tripped shock indicator Intact shock indicator Please note: Coils are no longer covered by the service contract with Siemens Healthineers if more force than 100G is applied and the ShockWatch indicator turns red, if the ShockWatch indicator is missing, or if the ShockWatch indicator has not been tripped but the coils show signs of misuse (cracked covers or ripped cables). 15 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Cleaning Recommendations SIEMENS Healthineers This section only contains information Cleaning RF Coils and Positioning Aids about the proper way to clean coils and accessories. Please refer to the MR Use commercially available cleaning and disinfectant solutions. Operator Manual - Coils regarding cleaning 1 Always refer to the lists of approved detergents provided in the and disinfecting coils. Always follow the operator manual for each system component and accessory. manufacturer’s instructions. 2 Do not use hard or sharp objects (such as knives or tweezers) to Improper cleaning can damage the remove residue. MR system and/or coils. Residual risks due to insufficient Do not pour cleaning fluid directly onto surfaces or spray with H. cleaning or improper disinfection and 3 fluids. Always use a damp cloth for cleaning. Carefully wipe the sterilization include the risk of plugs and connectors with a cloth. Do not touch the contacts. patient infections and damage to the system or coils. All objects/items 4 Do not immerse in cleaning or disinfectant liquid. Do not rinse that can potentially come into with water. contact with a patient or user must be disinfected properly. 5 Wash the straps of the patent table at a temperature of 60°C with the approved detergents. 16 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Cleaning Recommendations SIEMENS Healthineers Cleaning the LCD Monitor of the syngo Acquisition Workplace and the Video Display Clean in the same way as RF coils and positioning aids. Furthermore, observe the following: 1 Clean at least every two months. 5 Avoid scratching the surface of the LCD monitor/video display. Prior to cleaning, switch off the LCD 2 monitor/video display and disconnect the main 6 Avoid impacts to the LCD monitor/video display. power plug. Wait until it has cooled down before cleaning. If additional cleaning is needed, spray the 7 window cleaner lightly on a cloth to clean the Clean using a microfiber cloth. If this is not monitor. Never spray window cleaner directly 3 sufficient, use window cleaner. Do not use on the monitor. window cleaner on the monitor housing. 4 Immediately remove any water drops from the LCD monitor/video display. 17 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 Cleaning Recommendations SIEMENS Healthineers Approved Detergents Not Approved Detergents H. Aldehydes Alcohol solution (70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water) – Pads and accessories Please refer to the specific Quaternary compounds Benzine undiluted user manuals for systems Guanidine derivatives Acetone and components for a detailed list of approved Peroxide compounds Phenols and non-approved Pyridine derivatives cleaning substances and Chloro derivatives further instructions. Alcohol solution (70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water) – COILS only Alcohol solution min. 60% ABV (only for coils and their accessories) Commercially available cleaning agents, detergent substances Alkylamine Organic acids 18 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2022 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens-healthineers.com 19 Effective Date: 18 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003296522 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022