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Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual "Safety (MN1-5982)" 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. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
L441 Probe
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-5825 Rev. 4
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MN1-5825 Rev. 4

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  • Page 1 ★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual “Safety (MN1-5982)” 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. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MN1-5825 Rev. 4...
  • Page 3 MN1-5825 Rev. 4 Introduction This is the instruction manual for L441 probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi's ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of general abdominal 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

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 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 2-1-1.Specification of the probe ..........................3 2-1-2.Specifications of the holding adjunctive equipment* ..................4 2-2.
  • 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 L441 probe are as follows. L441 Probe ··························································· 1 set Storage case ··························································· 1 set Instruction Manual •...
  • Page 6: Options

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 1-4. Options The following options are available for L441 probe. • Puncture Please use the options listed in Table 1 for performing a puncture. Regarding the usage of CIVCO Bracket, please refer to the documentation supplied with the bracket.
  • 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: 6.0 MHz...
  • Page 8: 2-1-2.Specifications Of The Holding Adjunctive Equipment

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 2-1-2.Specifications of the holding adjunctive equipment* * This equipment is the option of this probe. Material Polyethylene Service life Three years External dimensions As shown in the figure below. Unit:mm Remark: The tolerance for the dimensions is ±10%. Figure 2 External view of the holding adjunctive equipment •...
  • Page 9: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 4 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 4. Probe tip Cable Front mark Connector Ultrasonic radiation part Attachment holes Holding adjunctive equipment(Option) Figure 4 Name of each parts...
  • Page 10 MN1-5825 Rev. 4 Table 4 Name of each part and its explanation Name Explanation Ultrasound is radiated from this part. The electronic Ultrasonic radiation part linear transducer is integrated underneath this part. The side of the front mark corresponds to the side of the Front mark orientation mark on the image.
  • Page 11: Preparations Before Use

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 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 13: Operation

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe and how to attach/release the holding adjunctive equipment. 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 14: How To Attach The Holding Adjunctive Equipment

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 4-2. How to attach the holding adjunctive equipment Attach the holding adjunctive equipment to the probe as shown in the figure below. Insert the probe into the holding adjunctive equipment by aligning the probe attachment guides with the attachment holes in the holding adjunctive equipment and check that it is locked to the probe.
  • Page 15: How To Release The Holding Adjunctive Equipment

    MN1-5825 Rev. 4 4-3. How to release the holding adjunctive equipment 4-3-1. Removing from the probe The holding adjunctive equipment is removed as shown in the figure below. (1) Press one end of the holding adjunctive equipment to separate the attachment guide and attachment hole on one side.
  • Page 16 +81-3-6284-3668 http://www.hitachi.com/businesses/healthcare/index.html Overseas Offices: Hitachi Medical Systems GmbH Otto-von-Guericke-Ring 3 D-65205 Wiesbaden, Germany EU Importer: Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG Address: Sumpfstrasse 13 CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland US Importer: Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation Address: 1959 Summit Commerce Park, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087...

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