Inspection Before Use; Inspection For Appropriate Connection; Inspection For Material Surface - Hitachi C41V1 Instruction Manual

2. Inspection before Use

Prior to use, the probe and accessories 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 ultrasound diagnostic scanner is correctly
operating. Please refer to the instruction manual of the
scanner for the operation.
2.1.2 Confirm that any unauthorized device/instrument such as
an unauthorized biopsy attachment is not attached or
connected to the probe.
2.1.3 Confirm that the Sterile Puncture Adapter and settings of
the scanner are appropriate for the probe. Attach the
Sterile Puncture Adapter to the probe according to "3.
Operation Procedure". Display the "Needle guide line" on
the monitor. (Refer to the operation manual of the
ultrasound diagnostic scanner.) Keep the probe head under
sterile water and insert a puncture needle in the Sterile
Puncture Adapter, then confirm that the needle is inserted
smoothly and the echo of the needle is displayed on the
"Needle guide line"(dot 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 the envelope of the Sterile Puncture
Adapter for any break, deformation, crack or
denaturalization. If you find any damage, do not use the
Sterile Puncture Adapter.
2.2.3 Visually inspect the Magnetic sensor attachment for any
crack, deformation or denaturalization. If you find any
damage, do not use the Magnetic sensor attachment.
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