Galil Visual-ICE MRI, User Manual

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5-2 User Manual
5.1 Pre-Procedure Testing
WARNING. Prior to beginning a treatment and before the patient is anesthetized, setup
the Visual-ICE™ MRI System (reference Section 4) and then perform Needle Integrity and
Functionality Tests on each MRI cryoablation needle.
1. On the touch screen monitor, press Start Procedure . The
Procedure Screen
appears (Screen
5-1).
Screen 5-1. Procedure Screen
2. Using aseptic technique, carefully remove the MRI cryoablation needle from the package and
place in a sterile work area.
3. Remove the connector cap, and then connect the needle to the Needle Interface on the Mobile
Connection Panel (Figure 2-6).
CAUTION. Do not kink, pinch, cut or pull excessively on the needle tubing. Damage to needle
handle or tubing may cause the needle to become unusable.
4. After a needle is inserted into the desired channel, lock the channel by sliding the locking bar
away from the center of the system (Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1. Locking Needle into Channel