For Professional Users Only
English BB0339-MJune 2012
User Guide
Type 8808
Biplane Transducer
Page 1: ...For Professional Users Only English BB0339 M June 2012 User Guide Type 8808 Biplane Transducer...
Page 2: ...ucts and 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...
Page 3: ...ansducer 8 Changing Frequency 8 Using a Transducer Cover 8 Using the Transducer Control Button 8 Changing Orientation 9 Imaging with Type 8808 9 Assembling the Transducer for Transrectal Use 9 Punctur...
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Page 5: ...Imaging Plane The transducer contains two convex arrays one for transverse T imaging and one for sagittal S imaging see Figure 2 The advantage of being able to view two planes simultaneously with one...
Page 6: ...igure 3 Figure 3 The 8808 and the dummy channel bracket NOTE The dummy channel bracket must be removed before the transducer is prepared for disinfection The bracket can be disinfected using the same...
Page 7: ...nd the exposure time as low as possible WARNING Service and repair of BK Medical electromedical equipment must be carried out only by the manufacturer or its authorized representatives BK Medical rese...
Page 8: ...e cover with 1 to 2 ml of sterile water 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 acoust...
Page 9: ...is possible to alter the position of the transducer s focal zone in the tissue If the water standoff facility is required it is assembled as illustrated in Figure 4 and described as follows 1 Mount t...
Page 10: ...ansducer will be inserted into the patient without water in the sheath After the transducer is inserted water can be introduced again into the sheath 6 If a biopsy channel bracket UA1257 is being used...
Page 11: ...s dark green UA1257 S14 and UA1257S17E Each version includes needle guide biopsy channel bracket and clamp Full product specifications for the puncture equipment can be found in the Product Data sheet...
Page 12: ...non sterile when supplied and must be disinfected by immersion in a suitable solution and autoclaved The biopsy channel bracket may be damaged during use or processing so it must be checked before use...
Page 13: ...7 Figure 7 Biopsy channel bracket UA1257 mounted on the transducer here shown without condom 5 After you attach the channel bracket pull a sterile transducer cover containing a small amount of steril...
Page 14: ...achment over the tip of the transducer until the lock screw pressure pad meets the steel stud on the side of the transducer The puncture attachment should be correctly positioned see Figure 9 before t...
Page 15: ...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 br...
Page 16: ...erefore you must clean transducers immediately after use Use a suitable brush to make sure that biological material and gel are removed from all channels and grooves See Care Cleaning Safety for clean...
Page 17: ...nsducer is scrapped at the end of its life national rules for the relevant material in each individual land must be followed Within the EU when you discard the transducer you must send it to appropria...
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Page 20: ...LEGAL MANUFACTURER BK Medical ApS Mileparken 34 2730 Herlev Denmark Tel 45 44528100 Fax 45 44528199 Email info bkmed dk...
