Hitachi CC41R1 Instruction Manual page 14

MN1-6264 Rev.2
Warning
Mount a probe cover on the insertion portion.
If a probe cover is not mounted, residual pathogens on the probe could infect the patient.
Use only biocompatible probe covers.
Use of non biocompatible probe covers can cause an adverse reaction.
Use only sterile probe covers.
Use of non sterile probe covers could cause infection to the patient.
Do not reuse probe covers.
Reuse of probe covers may cause infection to the patient.
Do not apply non sterile acoustic medium on the probe cover.
Use of non sterile acoustic medium can cause infection to the patient.
Do not use latex probe covers for patient who may have an allergic reaction.
Use of the latex probe covers could result in anaphylactic shock. Ask the patient about allergy history
before diagnosis.
Caution
Confirm the storage condition and the expiration date of the probe cover.
Store the probe cover according to its instruction. Do not use the probe cover if the expiration date has
passed, if it is discolored or if there is visible damage such as a tear.
Confirm that there is no air bubbles in the ultrasound gel on the ultrasound radiation part.
Air bubbles on the ultrasound radiation part can result in misdiagnosis due to poor image quality or
improper rendering.
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