3.
Grab the tip of the balloon with the applicator. Fold the rear band back onto
the applicator (see Figure 3.28).
Groove
Figure 3.28
4.
Position the rear band onto the groove of the applicator (see Figure 3.29).
Figure 3.29
5.
Open the applicator wide enough to fit the transducer of the endoscope into
it (see Figure 3.30).
Figure 3.30
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Balloon applicator
Balloon
Rear band
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