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MN1-6101 Rev. 3

L44LA1 Probe

Instruction Manual

Specification

MN1-6101 Rev. 3

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. 

© Hitachi, Ltd.  2015, 2017. All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for L44LA1

Page 1: ...onnel 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 2015 2017 All rights reserved ...

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Page 3: ...to 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 n...

Page 4: ...f ME equipment 1 1 3 Standard components 1 1 4 Options 2 2 Specifications and Parts name 3 2 1 Specifications 3 2 2 Name of each parts 4 3 Preparations before use 5 3 1 Visual check 5 3 2 Confirmation of cleaning disinfection and sterilization 5 3 3 Operation check 5 3 4 Probe insertion check 6 4 Operation 7 4 1 Insertion of the probe 7 4 2 Operation 7 4 3 Pulling out the probe 8 ...

Page 5: ...o the patient or operator 1 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 Waterti...

Page 6: ... the probe is able to immerge into the liquids by putting the connector of the ultrasound probe to the waterproof case WP 001 as below table 1 Precautions about the waterproof case please refer to the instruction manual Table 1 Accessory for reprocessing by liquid detergent disinfectant or sterilant Product Name Product No Waterproof case WP 001 ...

Page 7: ...tative Field of view 38mm Frequency 7 5 MHz Cable length 2 9 m Service life 3 years Applied part See Figure 1 Part treated as applied part See Figure 1 IPX7 range See Figure 1 In case that not putting the waterproof case to the ultrasound probe connector In case that putting the waterproof case to the ultrasound probe connector whole the probe from the tip of the ultrasound probe to the connector ...

Page 8: ...er portion marker This indicates the position of the surface for ultrasound emission The surface is slightly depressed as can be confirmed by touching it Cable Cable transfers electric input output signals Connector The connector is connected to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument Caution Do not pull bend twist or apply excessive force to the cable The probe may malfunction due to cable disconnec...

Page 9: ...nds on the intended use Please refer to the separate instruction manual Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization for cleaning disinfection and sterilization procedure 3 3 Operation check Connect the probe to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument and check that the displayed scan type and frequency correspond to those of the probe Check also that there is no abnormality in the image Remark Please ref...

Page 10: ...ency do not correspond to those of the probe Incorrect acoustic output can result in burns or other injuries to the patient Contact our office written on the back cover 3 4 Probe insertion check Insert the probe into the trocar and make sure the probe can be smoothly inserted removed ...

Page 11: ...isplayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument For details on displaying and adjusting the image refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument Warning Use an appropriate size trocar If an appropriate size trocar is not used the probe may be damaged when inserted into the trocar Use a trocar with a diameter of 10 mm or more Please refer to 3 4 for pr...

Page 12: ...electric shock to the patient When it is used in conjunction with a high frequency surgical instrument do not place the probe in the path of high frequency current The probe could be damaged and the patient examiner or operator could receive burns Operate this instrument with caution paying attention to the positions of the counter electrode plates and the connecting cord relative to the probe 4 3...

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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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