BK Medical 20R3, User Manual

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May 2019 20R3 User Guide (16-01278-EN-07)
Service and Repair
Caring for the Transducer
The transducer may be damaged during use or reprocessing, so it must be checked
before use for cracks or irregularities in the surface, following the procedure in Care
and Cleaning . It should also be checked thoroughly once a month following the
same procedure.
Reprocessing
To ensure the best results when using BK Medical equipment, it is important to
maintain a strict cleaning routine.
Complete details and procedures can be found in
Care and Cleaning that
accompanies this user guide. A list of reprocessing methods that the transducer can
withstand are listed in the Product Data Sheet .
Sterile covers are available. See the Product Data Sheet for more information.
Starting Imaging
Before use, all equipment must be reprocessed according to expected use.
WARNING SR-w1
Service and repair of BK electromedical equipment must be carried out only by the
manufacturer or its authorized representatives. BK Medical reserves the right to disclaim all
responsibility, including but not limited to responsibility for the operating safety, reliability
and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties. After service or repairs
have been carried out, a qualified electrician or hospital technician should verify the safety
of all equipment.
WARNING Reproc-w2
Users of this equipment have an obligation and responsibility to provide the highest
possible degree of infection control to patients, co-workers and themselves. The
instructions in this book are meant as a guide. To avoid cross-contamination, follow all
infection control policies (including for reprocessing, packing and storage) for personnel
and equipment that have been established for your office, department or hospital.
WARNING
T-w5
To prevent electrical shock and damage to the transducer, the connector pins in the
transducer plug must always be completely dry before you connect to a system.