Latex Alert - Mindray DC-40 Operator's Manual

Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction:
NOTE:
Before connecting or disconnecting the probe, freeze or turn off the
diagnostic ultrasound system.
Clean and disinfect the probe before and after each examination.
After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly. Otherwise,
the ultrasound gel may solidify and the image quality would be degraded.
Ambient conditions:
1. To prevent the probe from being damaged, do not use it where it will be
exposed to:
Direct sunlight or X-rays
Sudden changes in temperature
Dust
Excessive vibration
Heat generators
2. Use probes under the following ambient conditions :
ambient temperature: 0°C to 40°C
relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
3. Use D7-2E probes under the following ambient conditions :
ambient temperature: 10°C to 40°C
relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe, please check the probe
performance periodically.
1.5

Latex Alert

When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for
obtaining probe sheath, pricing information, samples and local distribution information. For
CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Tel: 1-800-445-6741
WWW.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in latex (natural rubber) sensitive patients may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic
shock, and may include difficulty in breathing (wheezing),
dizziness, shock, swelling of the face, hives, sneezing or itching
of the eyes (FDA Medical Alert on latex products, "Allergic
Reactions to Latex-containing Medical Devices", issued on March
29, 1991).
Safety Precautions 1-9