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June 2012
8808 User Guide
(BB0339-M)
The transducer is prepared for transrectal puncture or biopsy by pulling a sterile
transducer cover over the transducer, placing the appropriate needle guide in the
UA1257 channel bracket (see Figure 5 and Figure 6) and clipping the channel
bracket onto the transducer (See “Mounting a Transrectal Puncture Guide” on
page 13.).
Figure 5. Biopsy channel bracket and needle guide before assembly.
Figure 6. Biopsy channel bracket with the needle guide in place.
Non-sterile Reusable Biopsy Guides
The reusable versions of the UA1257 biopsy guide - which consist of UA1257-R17,
UA1257-R17E and UA1257-R14 biopsy guides - are 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 for cracks or irregularities in the surface. It should also be
checked thoroughly once a month following the procedure in
Care, Cleaning &
Safety
.
Sterile Single-use Biopsy Guides
The sterile single-use versions of the biopsy guide UA1257 come assembled in a peel
pack. Contents are only sterile if the package is intact.
The sterile-packed biopsy guides must be stored at a temperature range from +15 °C
(+57 °F) to +25 °C (+77 °F) and at a storage humidity of 30% to 80%
.
WARNING
Disposable components are packaged sterile and are intended for single-use only.
Do not use if:
•
Integrity of packaging is violated.
•
Expiration date has passed.
•
Package label is missing.
