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Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual "Safety (MN1-5984)" and "Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-6369)" carefully prior to use.
★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-
ment for any future reference.
© Hitachi, Ltd. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
L43K Probe
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-6025 Rev. 6
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MN1-6025 Rev. 6

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  • Page 1 ★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual “Safety (MN1-5984)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization (MN1-6369)“ carefully prior to use. ★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru- ment for any future reference. © Hitachi, Ltd. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MN1-6025 Rev. 6...
  • Page 3 MN1-6025 Rev. 6 Introduction This is the instruction manual for L43K probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi’s ultrasound diagnostic instrument. It is operated by grasping with a forceps and can be mainly used for observation of human internal organs during surgery.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 CONTENTS 1. General Information ...........................1 1-1. Intended use ...................................1 1-2. Classification of ME equipment ............................1 1-3. Standard components ..............................1 1-4. Options ..................................2 2. Specifications and Parts name ........................3 2-1. Specifications .................................3 2-2. Name of each parts ................................4 2.3.
  • Page 5: General Information

    General information for the probe is provided below. 1-1. Intended use The L43K transducer is intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, sonographer,etc.) for the diagnostic ultrasound evaluation during robotic/non-robotic intra-operative and laparoscopic procedures. Please refer to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument instruction manual used with this probe for the probe intended use information.
  • Page 6: Options

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 1-4. Options The following options are available for this probe. • Reprocessing by liquid detergent, disinfectant or sterilant Whole the probe is able to immerge into the liquids by putting the connector of the ultrasound probe to the waterproof case WP-001 as below table 1.
  • Page 7: Specifications And Parts Name

    At the time of publication of this manual, the connectable diagnostic ultrasound instrument or instrument software version available with this probe is different for each country, please refer to the instrument instruction manual or contact your local Hitachi representative. Field of view: 25.6mm...
  • Page 8: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 2 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 2. Cable Front mark Probe tip Ultrasonic radiation part Connector Figure 2 Name of each parts Table 2 Name of each part and its explanation Name Explanation...
  • Page 9: Forcep

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 2.3. Forcep Forcepses listed in the table 3 are recommended for using with the probe. If you are unable to purchase the forceps, please contact our sales office. Table 3 Forcep Product Product Name AdTec® mini PO305R B.Braun Aesculap®...
  • Page 10: Preparations Before Use

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 3. Preparations before use This chapter describes preparations needed to use the probe safely. Please prepare the probe prior to each use by following the instructions below. 3-1. Visual check Visually check the probe tip, ultrasonic radiation part, cable, and connector. If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities are found, do not use the probe.
  • Page 11 MN1-6025 Rev. 6 Caution Do not use the probe if the displayed scan type and frequency do not correspond to those of the probe. Incorrect acoustic output can result in burns or other injuries to the patient. Contact our office written on the back cover.
  • Page 12: Operation

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe. 4-1. Insertion of the probe Gently insert the tip of the probe into the insertion opening of the trocar. 4-2. Operation Grasp the fin with a forceps and place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the inner organ surface during surgery.
  • Page 13: Pulling Out The Probe

    MN1-6025 Rev. 6 Caution Do not operate the probe with excessive force. Use with excessive force could result in injury to the patient. Scan for minimum time necessary at the lowest possible acoustic output. Acoustic output may affect the patient’s internal tissues. For details about the acoustic output, please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
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  • Page 16 +81-3-6284-3668 http://www.hitachi.com/businesses/healthcare/index.html Overseas Offices: Hitachi Medical Systems GmbH Otto-von-Guericke-Ring 3 D-65205 Wiesbaden, Germany EU Importer: Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG Address: Sumpfstrasse 13 CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland US Importer: Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation Address: 1959 Summit Commerce Park, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Distributor MN1-6025 Rev.

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