Ulthera DeepSEE DS 4 - 4.5, Instructions For Use Manual

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5. Verify sufficient coupling between the transducer and the skin by ensuring
that there are no dark, vertical artifact bars on the image.
Warning: Improper coupling could cause adverse events such as those
listed in Section 2.6.
Figure 7.9 shows the difference between images when coupling is good
versus poor.
Good coupling produces
an image with no dark areas.
Poor coupling produces dark v ertical
bars on the tissue image.
Figure 7.9 Images Affected By Coupling the Transducer to the Skin
Figure 7.10 shows the visualization of the dermal and subdermal layers and
surface of the bone.
Visualization of dermal and subdermal layers and bone showing that a more superficial
transducer may be more appropriate.
Figure 7.10 Image of Dermal Layers and Surface of the Bone
If the transducer is jostled, dropped, or shaken while scanning, it may pause
to recalibrate its position before resuming normal scanning.
7.3.5. Deliver treatment lines:
1. Press the See button on the handpiece when you have confirmed
adequate coupling and transducer positioning to enter the Ready state.
When the system enters or exits the Ready state, a tone will sound and
buttons on the handpiece will be lit. The Ready state is terminated after
40 seconds if the Treat button is not pressed, but can be reactivated by
pressing the See button again.