Make sure that the transducer is clean and disinfected before placing it in the case to avoid contaminating the foam that lines the carrying case.
Place the transducer in the case carefully to prevent kinking of the cable.
Before closing the lid, make sure no part of the transducer is protruding from the case.
Wrap the case in plastic material containing sealed-air pockets (such as Bubble Wrap material), and pack the wrapped case in a cardboard carton.
Daily and Long-Term Storage of ultrasound transducer
1. Always store transducers in the transducer holders on the side of your system or on a securely mounted wall rack when you are not using them. 2. Ensure the transducer holders are clean before storing transducers 3. When storing transducers, use the cable-management clips, if available, to secure the transducer cable 4. Avoid storing transducers in areas of temperature extremes or in direct sunlight. 5. Store transducers separately from other instruments to avoid inadvertent transducer damage. 6. Before storing transducers, make sure they are thoroughly dry.
