Hitachi S3ESL1, Instruction Manual And Specifications

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MN1-6111 Rev.4
4. Operation
This chapter describes the operation of the probe.
4-1. Operation of the bite block
Put this in patient's mouth so that keep the path of the probe inserted into the body
Probe
Bite block SP-7901
Figure 5
Warning
Use the bite block supplied with the probe.
If the probe is bitten, the probe may be damaged and a hazard to the patient will occur.
4-2. Transducer cover usage precautions
Inside of transducer cover, use the sterilized ultrasound gel which is attached transducer cover
Transducer cover
Sterilized echo ultrasound gel which is attached transducer cover
Figure 6
Warning
Use the transducer cover over the insertion portion as necessary .
Use Hitachi-approved transducer cover .
Use Hitachi-approved transducer cover only.
If use transducer cover which not reccomended can cause an adverse reaction by the body of the patient..
Check that the transducer cover is sterilized.
Use of an infected item could spread infection to the patient.
Inside of transducer cover, use the sterilized ultrasound gel which is attached
transducer cover If use echo jerry which not reccomended by instruction manual, it is cause to
deterioration.probe surface.
Do not reuse the transducer cover .
Use of an infected item could spread infection to the patient.
Do not apply unsterilized acoustic medium to the outer surface of the transducer cover .
Use of an acoustic medium that is contaminated by a pathogen can cause an infection on the patient.
Caution
Check the transducer cover for abnormalities before use.
Regarding the storage of the transducer cover, follow the instructions of the back side of the outside bag of
the transducer cover.
Check that the acoustic medium has no air bubbles inside the transducer cover that is covering the probe.
Air bubbles inside the transducer cover can result in misdiagnosis caused by overlooking or
misinterpreting lesions due to poor image quality or improper rendering.