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8565 and 8665 • Performing Puncture and Biopsy
The distance from the guide channel entrance of the puncture attachment to the first dot on
the scan image puncture line is 65 mm. The distance between the dots is 10mm (see Fig. 6.).
All parts of the puncture attachment can be autoclaved or disinfected by immersion in a
suitable solution.
Performing Puncture and Biopsy
Cover the transducer with a sterile transducer cover.
If the transducer cover is damaged when attaching the puncture attachment, replace it with
a new cover.
See the Product Data sheet for a list of available transducer covers.
Press the scanner
Puncture
or
Biopsy
control button to superimpose a puncture line on the
scan image.
If more than one puncture line is available, refer to the applicable scanner user guide for
instructions on how to change which one appears.
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.
WARNING!
It is essential for the patient’s safety that only the correct puncture attachments, as described
in this guide, are used. Never use unauthorized combinations of transducers and puncture
attachments or other manufacturers puncture attachments.
Before beginning a puncture or biopsy procedure, always check that the type number of the
transducer and the type number or description of the puncture attachment match exactly
those displayed on the scanner monitor.
WARNING!
The puncture line on the scan image is an indication of the expected needle path. The needle
tip echo should be monitored at all times so any deviation from the desired path can be
corrected.
WARNING!
If the needle guide is detached from the transducer during interventional procedures, cover
the transducer with a new transducer cover.
