Safety Precautions - Hitachi EUP-B512 Instruction Manual

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Safety Precautions

Never use the probe if the probe is damaged.
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Do not use the latex probe cover for latex sensitive patients.
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The probe cover, which contains latex, may cause allergic
reactions such as itching, rubor, urticaria, swelling, fever,
anhelation, wheezing, depression of blood pressure, and
shock.
Keep the acoustic power low and minimize the ultrasound
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exposure time for the examination of an early pregnancy.
Do not expose the connector to water or other liquids. The
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connector is not waterproof.
Do not hit or drop the probe. The probe is easily damaged by
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mechanical shock.
Do not use detergents and disinfectants other than listed in
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"8.2 Suppliers list".
Use a sterile probe cover to avoid staining or damaging the
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acoustic lens.
Clean and sterilize the probe before the first use as it is
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not sterilize in the factory.
Use only the soft cloth or tissue to clean the acoustic lens.
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A biopsy should be performed only by a well-trained physician.
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Do not attach unapproved devices to the probe.
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WARNING
CAUTION
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