Inspection Before Use; Inspection For Appropriate Connection; Inspection For Material Surface - Hitachi C41L47RP Instruction Manual

2. Inspection before Use

Prior to use, the probe and the Puncture Guide Fixture must be
carefully inspected that they are appropriate for use. If you find
any damage, do not use them and contact a service support immediately.
2.1

Inspection for Appropriate Connection

2.1.1 Confirm that the system is correctly operating. Refer to
the instruction manual for the ultrasound diagnostic
scanner.
2.1.2 Do not attach or connect unauthorized devices or
instruments to the probe, such as unauthorized biopsy
attachments.
2.1.3 Confirm that the Puncture Guide Fixture and software
version and then settings of the scanner are appropriate
for the probe. Attach the Puncture Guide Fixture on the
probe. Set the ultrasound diagnostic scanner to display
the "Needle guide line". (Refer to the operation manual
for the ultrasound diagnostic scanner.) Keep the probe head
in the water and insert a puncture needle in the Puncture
Guide Fixture. Then, confirm that the needle is inserted
smoothly and the echo of the needle is displayed on the
dot line "Needle guide line" on the monitor.
2.2

Inspection for Material Surface

2.2.1 Visually inspect the surface of the probe head, housing
and cable for any crack, scratch or denaturalization.
2.2.2 Visually inspect that there is no dirt(dust or any liquid)
on the connector pins.
2.2.3 Visually inspect the Puncture Guide Fixture for damages
such as deformation or denaturalization. If you find any
damage, do not use the Puncture Guide Fixture.
2.2.4 Visually inspect the Magnetic sensor attachment for damages
such as deformation or denaturalization. If you find any
damage, do not use the Magnetic sensor attachment.
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