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MN1-6013 Rev.4

L44LA Probe

Instruction Manual

Specification

MN1-6013 Rev.4

Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel

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Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual “Safety (MN1-5984)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-6000)“ carefully prior to use.

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Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-
ment for any future reference.

Summary of Contents for L44LA

Page 1: ...nnel Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual Safety MN1 5984 and Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization MN1 6000 carefully prior to use Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru ment for any future reference Hitachi Ltd 2014 2017 All rights reserved ...

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Page 3: ...o prevent hazards and injuries to the operator or patients Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury to the operator or patient Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury to the operator or patient Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if no...

Page 4: ...and Parts name 3 2 1 Specifications 3 2 2 Name of each parts 4 2 3 Specifications of the protect tube 5 3 Preparations for Use 7 3 1 Visual check 7 3 2 Deflection portion operation check 7 3 3 Confirmation of cleaning and sterilization 7 3 4 Verification of operation 7 3 5 Torocar connection check 8 3 6 Probe insertion check 8 4 Operation 9 4 1 Preparations of the protect tube 9 4 2 Insertion of t...

Page 5: ...2 Classification of ME equipment This probe is classified as follows according to IEC60601 1 Please refer to the section 2 1 for the range of applied part the part treated as applied part and the range of IPX7 Classification based on the degree of protection against electric shock Type BF applied part Classification for protection against ingress of liquids IPX7 Watertight equipment Operation mode...

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Page 7: ... this probe is different for each country please refer to the instrument instruction manual or contact your local Hitachi representative Field of view 36mm Frequency 7 0 MHz Cable length 3 0 m Service life 3 years Applied part See Figure 1 Part treated as applied part See Figure 1 IPX7 range See Figure 1 Measurement accuracy Refer to the instruction manual of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument E...

Page 8: ...on Left lever Right lever This part is used to operate the deflection portion Operating head When using the probe hold this part by hand Insertion tube The part is inserted into the patient s body with the ultrasonic irradiation area and deflection portion Cable This cable propagates the ultrasonic signals that are sent and received Connector This cable propagates the ultrasonic signals that are s...

Page 9: ... 6013 Rev 4 2 3 Specifications of the protect tube Material Polyetherimide Protect tube Silicon rubber Cap Compatible trocar size 12mm Service life Three years External dimensions As shown in the figure below ...

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Page 11: ...e of the connector and the cable has no abnomalities such as scars cracks or separation 3 2 Deflection portion operation check Gently operate left and right lever till it stops and check the following The lever can be smoothly operate without any excessive force Make sure there are no irregularities in force to turn the angle knob such as catching Make sure the deflection portion is bent smoothly ...

Page 12: ...till air brightness on the top of the image may be non uniform but this does not affect the performance of the probe Warning Make preparations prior to each use The operator and the patient may be injured if the equipment has any abnormality If any abnormality is found in the equipment stop using it and contact our office written on the back cover Caution Do not use the probe if the displayed scan...

Page 13: ... the protect tube into the torocar outer sheath and fix the lever to the trocar outer sheath Remarks After fixing the lever cover the insertion opening for the probe by finger to prevent gas leakage Lever Operatig left and right lever please straight the deflection portion of the probe Left lever Right Lever Gently insert the tip of the probe into the insertion opening of the protect tube Probe ...

Page 14: ...tient s body will be released making it difficult to perform the procedure Do not try to forcibly perform operations Excessive force cause injury to the patient If an abnormal resistance force is felt stop use of the equipment Caution Do not try to forcibly perform operations Excessive force cause injury to the patient If an abnormal resistance force is felt stop use of the equipment Scan for the ...

Page 15: ...of protect tube Torocar outer sheath Immediately wash and sterilize the probe protect tube and cap Warning When removing the probe straighten the deflection portion and pull out slowly and carefully If pulling out the probe with excessive force it may cause the harm to a patient If you feel resistance during operation such as it catching on something do not operate excessive force and please check...

Page 16: ... 08 31 Manufacturer Hitachi Ltd 2 16 1 Higashi Ueno Taito ku Tokyo 110 0015 Japan Contact 81 3 6284 3668 http www hitachi com businesses healthcare index html Overseas Offices Hitachi Medical Systems GmbH Otto von Guericke Ring 3 D 65205 Wiesbaden Germany EU Importer Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG Address Sumpfstrasse 13 CH 6300 Zug Switzerland ...

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