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Caution on Cleaning and Sterilizing Ultrasound Biopsy Equipment

US Food and Drug Administration

FDA has issued a Public Health Notification about the importance of adequately cleaning and sterilizing reusable ultrasound biopsy transducer assemblies between patients. These assemblies are used to obtain biopsy samples guided by an ultrasound image. This often involves placing the transducer in a body cavity where it will contact blood or feces. It is vital to thoroughly clean and sterilize these devices after each use so residual material remaining on the device from one patient won't infect the next patient.

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