Coupling Gels - GE Versana Essential Technical Publication

Coupling gels

WARNING
Applying
CAUTION
Precautions
WARNING
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Versana Essential
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Do not use unrecommended gels (lubricants). They may
damage the probe and void the warranty. Please refer to the
probe care card for GE approved probe gels.
In order to assure optimal transmission of energy between the
patient and probe, a conductive gel or couplant must be applied
liberally to the patient where scanning will be performed.
Do not apply gel to the eyes. If there is gel contact to the eye,
flush eye thoroughly with water.
Coupling gels should not contain the following ingredients as
they are known to cause probe damage:
• Methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, or any other alcohol-based
product
• Mineral oil
• Iodine
• Lotions
• Lanolin
• Aloe Vera
• Olive Oil
• Methyl or Ethyl Parabens (para hydroxybenzoic acid)
• Dimethylsilicone
• Polyether glycol based
• Petroleum
User should select the Non-toxic and nonirritating GEL.
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