Probes and Biopsy 13-27
Caution
Ensure that all guide parts are seated properly prior to performing a biopsy.
13.2.3 Needle-guided Bracket Inspection and Installation
13.2.3.1 Inspection of the Needle-guided Bracket
Be sure to perform inspections before and after use of the needle-guided bracket. If an abnormality is
found on the needle-guided bracket, immediately stop using it and contact MINDRAY Customer Service
Department or sales representative.
1. Sterilize the needle-guided bracket before and after use.
2. Confirm that the needle-guided bracket is free of damage, deformation, stripping, malfunction, loose,
or missing parts.
3. Confirm that the needle-guided bracket is securely mounted in the correct position.
13.2.3.2 Installing the Needle-guided Bracket
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Metal/needle detachable needle-guided bracket:
(1) Put on the sterile probe sheath.
(2) Hold the probe by one hand, select the proper needle-guided bracket, and hold it with the other
hand. Match the groove and tab with the tab and groove of the probe respectively. Amount the
bracket onto the probe.
(3) Screw the pinch nut of the needle-guided bracket to confirm that the needle-guided bracket is
properly installed on the probe.
(4) Select a proper guiding block and push it into the groove above the angle block, and clamp it
tightly.
(5) Screw the nut of the block to secure the block.
(6) Insert a biopsy needle with the same specification as that of the guiding block into the hole of
the guiding block.
Plastic needle-guided bracket:
