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6. Safety Precautions
Never use the probe if the probe head, housing or cable are
cracked or damaged.
Warning in case of using probe covers which latex is contained
to. The latex may cause such allergic reactions as itching,
rubor, urticaria, swelling, fever, anhelation, wheezing,
depression of blood pressure, shock and so on.
For the patients suspected of latex allergy, do not use the
latex-containing medical devices. If you observe any of above
mentioned symptoms in your patient during the operation, stop
the use of latex-containing medical devices immediately and
take an appropriate treatment to the patient.
By examination of an early pregnancy the exposure time shall
be as short as possible. Start examination with acoustic
output power set to L (Low).
The probe connector is not water proof. Do not allow liquid
to contact the connector.
Do not drop, hit or bent the probe.
Use only water, detergents and disinfectants in the suppliers
list. Between uses store the probe holder of scanner.
Under sterile condition use appropriate protection for probe
and cable. Some Latex material may create allergic reactions.
The probe is not delivered disinfected or sterilized.
The acoustic lens of the probe is manufactured very thin and
delicate to get the high resolution. Therefore, in case of
wiping off the ultrasound jelly or cleaning the surface of
the acoustic lens, please use the soft cloth or tissue paper
and handle with care.
WARNING
CAUTION
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