Hitachi SML44, Instruction Manual

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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 check the probe tip, ultrasonic radiation part, cable, and connector.
If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities are found, do
not use the probe.
Check also the options as necessary.
3-2. Confirmation of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
Confirm that the probe is certainly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized. The degree of reprocessing depends on the
intended use. Please refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization“ for cleaning,
disinfection and sterilization procedure. Confirm also that options are properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized.
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 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 displayed 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.