APPENDIX C - COMPUTER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX D - INTERSON PROBES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS APPENDIX E - SUMMARY OF THE ACOUSTIC QUANTITIES APPENDIX F - INTERSON USB PROBES - INDICATIONS FOR USE APPENDIX G - PATIENT PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY APPENDIX H - INTERSON CUSTOMER WARRANTY...
Please review this user guide before you begin scanning. Contact Interson or your sales representative if you have any questions. Note: There is also an embedded Help Guide in the ViewBladder 10 software, as well as context- sensitive video help.
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable materials. Interson probes use very low acoustic power output, and ultrasound imaging has been found, in many studies, to be safe when used correctly. However, as with all medical procedures, risks and benefits must be weighed.
US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. 3.11. Training This ViewBladder 10 system is intended to be used by trained medical professionals only. The system’s functions are described in this manual and are also available through the ViewBladder 10 system software Help Menu.
General This user guide is for the Interson ViewBladder 10 system. Prior to using the system, become familiar with the operating instructions in this guide. ViewBladder 10 Display The ViewBladder 10 screen is divided into three major sections: Imaging Window, Status, Window, and User Interface Section.
Make minor adjustments to probe position to obtain the largest, most optimal bladder image. Freeze the image by pressing the blue button on the probe or the yellow pause Scan button on the screen. 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Therefore to make the most accurate measurement, always measure the thickness at the appropriate angle. ViewBladder 10 will calculate and display the bladder volume. If you find you did not optimally place your finger, double tap to remove the volume calculation and the distance measurement.
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Scan starts and stops the scan. The scan button on the probe and the keyboard’s space bar will also start and stop the scan. ViewBladder 10 automatically saves the most recent frames. After stopping a scan the most recent frames can be replayed by pressing the Cine play button. The number of frames that are automatically saved in the Cine frames buffer can be set in the Settings tab.
Be careful to save to the comma separated value format. Open ViewBladder and be sure you can scroll through all patients. If you need to recall the original file, rename the copy that you made earlier to PatientDataFile.csv 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
To enable calculations, select the white box in the Calculations window. There are two calculations available in ViewBladder 10. Use the Calculate pull down to select either Bladder Volume or Bladder Volume 3D. Bladder Volume uses the height and width of a transverse bladder scan to estimate bladder volume.
Saving, Viewing, and Printing Images / Reports There are a variety of ways to save, view, and print images from the ViewBladder 10 application. As saved images are also stored in the jpeg format, they can be viewed and printed with a variety of Windows applications.
Interson’s USB Ultrasound Probes are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Field strength form fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, armature radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast, cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
When the Probe is not being used, it should be stored in a clean, dry area. CAUTION Do not use cables or accessories other than those provided with the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe, as this may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decrease immunity to such emissions.
(104°F). Do not use water at temperatures below 10°C (50°F). Dry with a sterile cloth. Maintenance Periodic testing and maintenance of the Interson USB ultrasound probe is NOT required. WARNING Do not use cables or accessories other than those provided with the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe, as this may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decrease immunity to such emissions.
Appendix A - Software Installation ViewBladder 10 is delivered with the software already installed in the tablet. These software installation instructions only apply if you would like to load the software onto another Windows 7 computer. Email sales@Interson.com to get a copy of the ViewBladder 10 software.
Max operating temperature: 40 C (104 F) Min operating temperature: 10 C (50 F) Environmental Operating humidity range: 20-80% non-condensing Storage Temperature -10 C to 50 C (14 F to 122 F) *Probe Dependent 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
1 year for the ultrasound probe Special Options WARNING Do not use cables or accessories other than those provided with the Interson USB ultrasound probe, as this may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decrease immunity to such emissions. The use of a “Non-Medical” grade AC Adapter could potentially cause harm to the system, the probe, the operator and/or the patient.
Appendix D - Interson Probes and their Applications Description Product Design Product Targeted Use Human - Abdominal Focal Point - 7.5 mm USB PROBE Max depth – 20 cm GP 3.5 MHz Patient contact area - 35 mm Displayed depth – 10 cm, 15 cm, AB 3.5 MHz...
Depth for TIS Depth for TIB Depth at max. 5.43 5.43 5.43 attenuated pulse- intensity integral Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 90 degree scan angle, 15 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Depth for TIS Depth for TIB Depth at max. 3.93 3.93 3.93 attenuated pulse- intensity integral Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 90 degree scan angle, 15 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Depth for TIB (cm) Depth at max. 1.33 1.33 1.33 attenuated pulse- intensity integral (cm) Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 90 degree scan angle, 15 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Depth for TIB (cm) Depth at max. 1.30 1.30 1.30 attenuated pulse- intensity integral (cm) Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 60 degree scan angle, 18 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Depth for TIS (cm) Depth for TIB (cm) Depth at max. attenuated pulse- intensity integral (cm) Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 90 degree scan angle, 15 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
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Depth for TIB (cm) Depth at max. 0.10 0.10 0.10 attenuated pulse- intensity integral (cm) Supplementary information: B-Mode only with 60 degree scan angle, 15 Hz scan rate and 256 lines per scan 01-9932-00 ViewBladder 10 User Guide Revision 2...
PROBE SYSTEM. The nominal operating frequency is 3.5 MHz. In B-mode the transducer operates over a 35 mm area as an end-firing probe. This device is intended for use with the INTERSON USB ULTRASOUND PROBE SYSTEM for the transcutaneous imaging of neonatal, abdominal organs and structures including the gastrointestinal tract, kidney, bladder, etc., to aid in the detection and...
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This device is a hand-held, single element, mechanical sector probe intended for transcutaneous use with the INTERSON USB ULTRASOUND PROBE SYSTEM. The nominal operating frequency is 5.0 MHz. In B-mode, the transducer operates over a 32 mm area as an end-firing probe. This device is...
5) Regularly back up your data and store in a safe place. Note: Interson ViewBladder 10 software does not include electronic signature control and is not meant to substitute for an electronic medical record.
Appendix I - Warranty and Extended Warranty Registration Interson probes come with a standard one-year warranty. You can register your ViewBladder 10 system online at http://www.interson.com/registration or make a copy of this form, fill out your information, and mail to Interson.
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