English BB0616-HAugust 2006
Types 8565 and 8665
Convex Array Transducer
User Guide
Page 1: ...English BB0616 H August 2006 Types 8565 and 8665 Convex Array Transducer User Guide...
Page 2: ...nd services As part of our customer satisfaction program we contact a sample of our customers a few months after they receive their orders If you receive an email message from us asking for your feedb...
Page 3: ...ing and Disinfection 2 Starting Scanning 3 Connecting the Transducer 3 Changing Frequency 3 Using a Transducer Cover 3 Using the Transducer Control Button 3 Changing Orientation 4 Puncture Facilities...
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Page 5: ...ng Safety which contains important safety information 8565 and 8665 are suitable for abdominal scanning Fig 1 Convex Array Transducer Types 8565 and 8665 A small diode on the transducer s handle indic...
Page 6: ...accompanies this user guide A list of disinfectants and disinfection methods that the transducer can withstand are listed in the Product Data sheet Sterile covers are available See the Product Data sh...
Page 7: ...the transducer This improves the screen images by preventing image artifacts caused by air bubbles Pull the transducer cover over the transducer Gel also creates a good acoustic contact between the sk...
Page 8: ...ock screw and a variable diameter holder for fine needles 0 6mm 24 gauge and large bore needles 2 1mm 14 gauge The guide channel is angled at 18 to the transducer s image axis Before mounting the punc...
Page 9: ...e Turn the holder clockwise until tight enough to hold the needle firmly All parts of the puncture attachment can be autoclaved or disinfected by immersion in a suitable solution Fig 4 Puncture attach...
Page 10: ...sects 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...
Page 11: ...l and gel are removed from all needle guides and other channels and grooves See Transducer Care Cleaning Safety for cleaning instructions Disposal When the transducer is scrapped at the end of its lif...
Page 12: ...8 8565 and 8665 Disposal WARNING For contaminated disposals such as transducer covers or needle guides follow disposal control policies established for your office department or hospital...
