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June 2012
8823 User Guide
(BB1740-C)
Move the transducer until the puncture line transects the target. Insert the needle and
monitor it as it moves along the puncture line to the target. The needle tip echo will
be seen as a bright dot on the screen.
To remove the puncture line from the scan image, refer to the applicable scanner user
guide for instructions.
Figure 8. Puncture line for UA 1250 or UA1341 with 8823.
The transducer and puncture attachment can be removed without disturbing the
position of the needle during puncture.
RF Ablation
When performing RF ablation, you must always follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the RF ablation equipment. Be sure to pay
attention to all warnings.
Do not use excessive force when you insert the needle into the needle guide.
Do not tighten adjustable needle guides so much that they can damage the
needle.
If possible, carefully release and remove the needle guide from the transducer
after you insert the RF needle into the patient and before you energize the
needle.
WARNING
If the needle guide is detached from the transducer during interventional procedures,
cover the transducer with a new transducer cover.
WARNING
When performing a biopsy, always make sure that the needle is fully drawn back inside the
needle guide before moving the probe.