Konica Minolta SONIMAGE HS2, Operation Manual

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8 .1 Transducer
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Adjust the angle and position of the trans-
ducer during the diagnostic procedure to
acquire the desired image of the surface
of the patient’s body that is being stud-
ied .
For biopsy procedure
• Make sure to cover the transducer with the sterilized
transducer cover and use the biopsy starter kit for
exclusive use of the transducer . Read the operation
manual for the biopsy starter kit before using .
• The biopsy guideline is displayed on the system
screen .
• Perform a biopsy procedure while carefully guiding
the needle end using images .
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• Before starting any biopsy procedure, make sure
the guideline is aligned with the needle using a wa-
ter tank or the like .
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• For details of the biopsy, refer to "8 .2 Biopsy" .
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After use
1
Turn the power OFF, and remove the
transducer according to the operating
procedures for the system .
2
Wipe the transducer clean of the ultra-
sound gel or stains with a soft cloth
dipped in hot water (40 °C or less) and air-
dry it .
3
Conduct "Inspection after use" to check
that the transducer has no abnormality .
4
Clean / disinfect the transducer .
5
Keep the transducer in a clean place .
Reference
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• For details on how to clean the transducer, refer to
"8 .1 .6 Cleaning and Disinfection" .
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To transport transducer
When transporting a transducer, be sure to disinfect
the transducer at the beginning, put it into a plastic
bag, and then put the transducer-enclosed bag in a
storage case .
8 .1 .6 Cleaning and Disinfection
This section describes the methods and precautions
for cleaning and disinfection of the transducer .
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• Do not pour a liquid on its connector . Doing so may
cause an electric shock, a short-circuit, a fire, or a
breakdown .
• Be sure to comply with the prescribed conditions
for the chemical solutions . Otherwise, there is a
risk of infection due to insufficient cleaning and dis -
infection .
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CAUTION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
• Do not use a hard brush for cleaning or disinfecting
the transducer . Doing so may damage it .
• Do not immerse the transducer in a disinfection so-
lution longer than a specified time. If doing so, the
performance of the transducer could deteriorate .
• Do not use non-specified chemicals (for disinfec-
tion or cleaning) . Doing so may cause the perfor-
mance of transducers to decrease .
• Wear protective gloves to prevent infection before
cleaning and disinfecting the transducer .
• Be sure to comply with the usage and storage envi-
ronment conditions of the transducer .
If do not doing so, the performance of the trans-
ducer could deteriorate .
• Disinfect the transducer to prevent infection before
returning it to your service representative .
• For the effects and procedure of cleaning and dis -
infection, refer to the instruction manuals of chemi-
cals .
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