Hitachi MXS2ESLL1 Probe, Instruction Manual

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MN1-6403 Rev. 1
3. Preparations before use
This chapter describes preparations needed to use the probe safely. Please prepare the probe prior to each use by
following the instructions below.
3-1. Visual check
Visually and tactually make certain that any of the following abnormalities has not taken place:
Insertion portion is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
Manipulate the deflection portion using the angle knob and check for any protrusions or cracks in this area.
Lightly grip insertion portionand deflection portion by hand and let it slide. Then, it shall neither catch your hand on
the way nor shall it be slack.
Make sure that all surfaces of the probe connector, cable and proximal head are free of scratches, cracks or exfoliation.
Bite block is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
Transducer cover is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
3-2. Deflection portion operation check
Gently turn the angle knob in each direction until it stops and check the following:
* Make sure there are no catching or irregularities in force to turn the angle knob.
* Make sure the deflection portion is bent smoothly in all directions.
Operate the lock lever and lock knob to make sure there are no abnormalities in the curvature holding or releasing
functions.
3-3. D iagnostic image operation check
Push the switches in each direction of the diagnostic image as far as it will go on the displayed screens,and confirm
the following.
* Make sure the diagnostic image rotates smoothly in all directions.
3-4. Verification of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
Verify that cleaning, disinfection and sterilization are conducted according to the intended use.
3-5. Verification of operation
“Connecting to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument” and check that the selected probe match the sector display and
the displayed frequency and check the image for errors.
Remarks:
Please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument for how to connect the probe
and information displayed on the monitor.
If the probe is operated in still 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 type and frequency 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.
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