Probes and Biopsy
5-10
Versana Essential
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User Guide
5759238-100 English
Rev. 2
Endocavitary Probe Handling Precautions
If the sterilization solution comes out of the endocavitary probe,
please follow the cautions below.
CAUTION
Sterile/sanitary sheaths are to be used on the probe during its
actual use with patients. Wearing gloves protects the patient
and operator.
CAUTION
Sterilant Exposure to Patient (e.g., Cidex)
—Contact with a
sterilant to the patient’s skin or mucous membrane may cause
an inflammation. If this happens, refer to the sterilant’s
instruction manual.
Sterilant Exposure from Probe Handle/Connector to
Patient (e.g., Cidex)
—DO NOT allow the sterilant to contact
the patient. Only immerse the probe to its specified level.
Ensure that no solution has entered the probe’s handle before
scanning the patient. If sterilant comes into contact with the
patient, refer to the sterilant’s instruction manual.
Endocavitary Probe Point of Contact
—Refer to the
sterilant’s instruction manual.