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CMUT Linear SML44 Probe
Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual "Safety (MN1-5980)" and "Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-5998)" carefully prior to use.
★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-
ment for any future reference.
© Hitachi, Ltd. 2017. All rights reserved.
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-6363 Rev. 1
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MN1-6363 Rev. 1

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  • Page 1 ★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual “Safety (MN1-5980)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization (MN1-5998)“ carefully prior to use. ★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru- ment for any future reference. © Hitachi, Ltd. 2017. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MN1-6363 Rev. 1...
  • Page 3 MN1-6363 Rev. 1 Introduction This is the instruction manual for SML44 probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi's ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of superficial organs. Prior to use, read this manual as well as the separate instruction manual “Safety” in which information for safe use is provided.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 CONTENTS 1. General Information ...........................1 1-1. Intended use ...................................1 1-2. Classification of ME equipment ............................1 1-3. Standard components ..............................1 1-4. Options ..................................2 2. Specifications and Parts name ........................3 2-1. Specifications .................................3 2-2. Name of each parts ................................4 3.
  • Page 5: General Information

    • Operation mode ....................Continuous operation • Method of sterilization ..................Refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization” 1-3. Standard components The standard components of SML44 probe are as follows. SML44 Probe ························································ 1 set Storage case ··························································· 1 set Instruction Manual •...
  • Page 6: Options

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 1-4. Options The following options are available for SML44 probe. • Real Time Virtual Sonography (RVS) Please use the option listed in Table 1 for performing RVS. Regarding how to attach/release the attachment, please refer to the section 4-2..
  • Page 7: Specifications And Parts Name

    At the time of publication of this manual, the connectable diagnostic ultrasound instrument or instrument software version available with this probe is different for each country, please refer to the instrument instruction manual or contact your local Hitachi representative. Field of view: 38mm Frequency: 7.5 MHz...
  • Page 8: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 2 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 2. Cable Probe tip Front mark Ultrasonic radiation part Connector Figure 2 Name of each parts Table 2 Name of each part and its explanation Name Explanation...
  • Page 9: Preparations Before Use

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 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 check the probe tip, ultrasonic radiation part, cable, and connector. If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities are found, do not use the probe.
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  • Page 11: Operation

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe and how to attach/release Magnetic Position Sensor and Magnetic Position Sensor Attachment. 4-1. Operation Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the skin surface. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
  • Page 12: How To Attach/Release The Magnetic Position Sensor And The Magnetic Position Sensor Attachment

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 4-2. How to attach/release the magnetic position sensor and the magnetic position sensor attachment 4-2-1. How to attach the magnetic position sensor (1) Align the direction mark of the magnetic position sensor and the projected part of the magnetic position sensor attachment and place the sensor into the attachment (Figure 3).
  • Page 13: How To Release The Magnetic Position Sensor

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 4-2-2. How to release the magnetic position sensor (1) Slide the magnetic position sensor attachment to release it from the probe as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 How to release Magnetic Position Sensor Attachment (2) Take out the magnetic position sensor from the magnetic position sensor attachment as shown in Figure6. Figure 6 How to release Magnetic Position Sensor...
  • Page 14: Marking Assist

    MN1-6363 Rev. 1 4-3. Marking Assist The Marking Assist is shown in the figure below. It helps to mark the surface of the body. Marking Assist Caution The Marking Assist is only intended to be used for marking. The scale of the Marking Assist does not correspond to the display scale and the width of the probe does not correspond to the image width displayed in the image (see the Figure below).
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