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8565 and 8665 • Puncture Facilities
Changing Orientation
To change the orientation of the image on the monitor, refer to the applicable scanner user
guide for instructions.
Puncture Facilities
Puncture and biopsy are possible with Types 8565 and 8665. The puncture attachments are
illustrated in the following pages with a brief description of their uses and operating
instructions.
UA0940
Fig. 3.
Puncture attachment UA0940
Stainless steel puncture attachment UA0940 (Fig. 3.) comprises: an attachment lock screw;
a needle guide; a needle-guide lock 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 puncture attachment, loosen the needle-guide lock screw, extend the
needle-guide to the 15mm setting and lock in position. Attach the puncture attachment to
the transducer (see Fig. 4.). Tighten the lock screw and check that UA0940 is secure.
WARNING
It is essential for the patient’s safety that only the correct puncture attachment is used with
Types 8565 and 8665. Never use unauthorized combinations of transducers and puncture
attachments or other manufacturers’ puncture attachments.
WARNING
Use only metal needles with this puncture attachment.
