Galil Visual-ICE MRI, User Manual

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Visual-ICE
™
MRI Cryoablation System
5-3
5. ToallowforeasieridentificationoftheneedlewhenmultipleMRIcryoablationneedlesareused
during a cryoablation procedure, it is recommended to place a label on the needle tubing.
NOTE: Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to order labels for the MRI cryoablation needles.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through for each MRI cryoablation needle that will be tested.
CAUTION. Galil Medical recommends that only needles of the same type be placed together in a
singlechannel.Usingneedlesofdifferingtypesinachannelmayaffecttheaccuracyofthe Gas
Indicator on the
Navigation Tool Bar
.
When a channel is locked, the software detects connection of the needle and the channel opens for
testing. A dark grey channel button indicates a channel with needles connected.
7. A menu appears with a selection of needle types (Screen 5-2). Select the proper needle type from
the drop-down menu.
Screen 5-2. Select Needle Type Menu
8. Afterselectingthefirstneedle,theselectionforsubsequentneedlesdefaultstotheinitial
selection.Confirmtheneedletypedisplayedineachchannelmatchestheneedletypeconnected.
9. Press and hold the Channel button to open Advanced Channel Controls, which allows you to
change the needle type for a channel, as needed. Reference Section 6.2 for more information on
Advanced Channel Controls.
10. Prepare to conduct Needle Integrity and Functionality Testing.
CAUTION. Take care to maintain sterility of each needle during testing.
•
Secure the needle tubing to the sterile table prior to beginning the needle testing process.
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Fill a large basin (at least 30 cm in diameter) halfway with sterile water or saline.
• Place the needles, individually or in groups, in the basin such that the full length of the needle
shaft is submerged in the water or saline.