Hitachi S3ESL1, Инструкция и технические характеристики

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MN1-6111 Rev.4
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 and tactually make certain that any of the following abnormalities has not taken place:
Insertion portion is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
Also there is no leakage of the oil inside the transducer.
Manipulate the deflection portion using the angle knob and check for any protrusions or cracks in this area.
Lightly grip insertion portionand deflection portion by hand and let it slide. Then, it shall neither catch your hand on
the way nor shall it be slack.
Make sure that all surfaces of the probe connector, cable and proximal head are free of scratches, cracks or exfoliation.
Bite block is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
Transducer cover is free from holes, dents, scratches, cracks, deformations, color changes and the like on the surface.
3-2. Deflection portion operation check
Gently turn the angle knob in each direction until it stops and check the following:
* Make sure there are no catching or irregularities in force to turn the angle knob.
* Make sure the deflection portion is bent smoothly in all directions.
Operate the lock lever to make sure there are no abnormalities in the curvature holding or releasing functions.
3-3. Transducer rotation part operation check
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Turn the angle knob in each direction of the transducer as far as it will go, and confirm the following.
* Make sure the transducer rotates smoothly in all directions.
3-4. 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.
3-5.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 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.