Disposing Of Components And Accessories; Energy Conservation - Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual

Disposing of Components and Accessories

WARNING: Observe local, state, and regional laws and regulations for the disposal of the
ultrasound system components and accessories.
WARNING: Bodily fluids on used needles and needle guides can transmit infectious diseases.
To eliminate the possibility of exposing patients, operators, or third parties to hazardous or
infectious materials, always dispose of the needle and the needle guide according to local, state,
and regional laws and regulations.
Component or Accessory
air filter
CH4-1, C7F2/C5F1, 18L6 HD,
8C3 HD, 7CF1, SG-2, SG-3,
SG-4, SG-5 and VF12-4 needle
guide bracket assemblies
MC9-4, EC9-4 and EV-8C4
disposable endocavity needle
guides
MC9-4, 9EVF4 and EV-8C4
needle guide bracket kits
EC-1 needle guide bracket kit
Needle guides for eSieFusion
imaging

Energy Conservation

See also: Mobile QuikStart for Portable Studies (Standby), Chapter 3, Instructions for Use
See also: Supplying Power to the System, Chapter 3, Instructions for Use
For moderate energy conservation when the system is not in use, place the system in standby
status.
For improved energy conservation when the system is not in use, power off the system. Keep
the system plugged into the power outlet. Ensure the mains circuit breaker is in the on position
(I = ON).
For maximum energy conservation when the system is in storage, power off and unplug the
system from the power outlet or switch the mains circuit breaker to the off position ( = OFF).
Note: Unplugging the system from the power outlet or switching the mains circuit breaker to the off
position ( = OFF) for long periods of time can shorten the life of the system batteries.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e
Handling Instructions
See also: Cleaning the Air Filter, p. 2-34
The air filter is reusable.
Replace the air filter if the air filter is damaged in any way. For example, the air
filter has a hole or will not fit in the air filter slot.
The needle guides for use with the brackets are single-use items. Refer to the
in-box instructions for disposal procedures.
The brackets are reusable items. Refer to the in-box instructions for attachment
and care procedures, including cleaning, and high-level disinfection procedures for
the brackets. Refer to the in-box instructions for guidance regarding when to
dispose of a damaged needle guide.
The disposable endocavity needle guide is a single-use item. Refer to the in-box
instructions for disposal procedures.
The stainless steel endocavity needle guide is a reusable item. Refer to the in-box
instructions for attachment and care procedures, including cleaning, disinfection,
and sterilization. Refer to the in-box instructions for guidance regarding when to
dispose of a damaged needle guide.
Refer to the in-box instructions for disposal procedures for the single-use
components.
If the biopsy bracket assembly becomes damaged or compromised in any way,
dispose of it only after sterilizing. The assembly is made of polyetherimide resin.
When disposing of the assembly, be sure to comply with all applicable laws or
regulations.
The needle guides for use with eSieFusion imaging are single-use items. Refer to
the in-box instructions for disposal procedures.
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