Safety Precautions - Hitachi C41L47RP Instruction Manual

8. Safety Precautions

Never use the probe if the probe head, shaft or cable are cracked
1)
or damaged.
When use C41L47RP for biopsy purpose, use the Puncture Guide
2)
Fixture EZU-PA3U (Option) certainly.
Never use the Puncture Guide Fixture if the fixture is deformed,
3)
cracked or damaged.
Do not use the latex probe cover for latex sensitive patients.
4)
The probe cover, which contains latex, may cause allergic
reactions as itching, rubor, urticaria, swelling, fever,
anhelation, wheezing and depression of blood pressure, shock
and so on.
The ultrasound gel attached to the ultrasound scanner as one
5)
of accessories is not sterile so never use it with C41L47RP.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the probe.
6)
Electric shock or other unforeseen accidents could result.
Wear medical gloves during examination. Conducting
7)
examinations with the bare hands can expose the operator to
a risk of infection.
Do not use the probe fallen on to floor. Otherwise, there is
8)
a risk of infection. Stop the operation and perform the
inspection, cleaning, and disinfection or sterilization
according to section 2 "Inspection before Use" and section 4
"Reprocessing Procedure".
When using ultrasound contrast agent, follow the supplied
9)
documentation. Unexpected accidents could result. Check the
state of the patient and take appropriate precautions to avoid
side effects.
During a biopsy, use sterilized physiological saline for the
10)
acoustic medium. Using an unsterilized ultrasound medium can
cause an infection on the patient.
For details about the reuse and disposal of puncturing needles,
11)
follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with the
puncturing needles. Reuse of puncturing needles that are not
reusable or improper disposal could result in an infection.
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