Hitachi S3ESL1, Instruction Manual And Specifications

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MN1-6111 Rev.4
4-3. Insertion of Probe
Insert the probe from bite block.
Warning
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.
Operation must be performed by a skilled doctor.
Improper operation can injure the patient. Operations must be performed by a doctor who fully understands
the characteristics of ultrasound diagnostics and who is skilled and has a thorough knowledge of
transesophageal echocardiography.
Do not use the patient who has esophageal barices.
This mau cause serious injury to the patient.
Follow the information in this manual and the documentation supplied with any equipment used
together with this probe.
Use that is not in accordance with the supplied documentation can result in a serious or moderate
injury, equipment breakdown, or physical damage that impairs operation.
Do not use on the eyes.
This probe is not intended for use on the eyes. The acoustic output can have an adverse effect on the eyes.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the equipment.
Electric shock or other unforeseen accidents could result. Contact one of our offices and/or
distributor's offices listed on the back cover to request repair.
Do not close the probe to pacemakers.
When a pacemaker and an electric apparatus for the medicine such as defibrillators are put on,
Please use the probe more than 15cm apart from pacemakers .
Do not close the probe to powerful magnetic field and magnet.
It may affect to angle indication function
.
Do not close the probe to other electronic equipments.
It may affect to electronic equipments function.
Do not submerge or immerse of Proximal head and Connector into water or chemical solution .
This probe is not waterproof. As a result of immersion in water or chemical solu tion, it can cause a
breakdown of probe. Regarding waterproof part ,please see chapter 2-1
Wear medical gloves during examination.
Conducting examinations with the bare hands can expose the operator to a risk of infection.
This probe must not be used in direct with the heart.
This may cause patient to receive an electric shock.
Select the size of the probe with the patient’s physical constitution in mind.
Using a portion that is too large and unfit for the patient’s physical constitution is very dangerous
and can harm the patient.
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.
Use the transducer cover over the insertion portion.
If the transducer cover is not used and will contact Lignocaine Hydrochloride such as xylocaine
jelly or gel , this may cause exterior deterioration.
If the transducer cover is not used, residual pathogens on the probe could infect the patient.