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★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual "Safety (MN1-5994)" and "Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-6002)" carefully prior to use.
★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-
ment for any future reference.
MN1-5841 Rev. 5
Q1E-EP1477-
VC34 Probe
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-5841 Rev. 5
Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
© Hitachi, Ltd. 2013, 2017. All rights reserved.
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MN1-5841 Rev. 5

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  • Page 1 Manual “Safety (MN1-5994)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization (MN1-6002)“ carefully prior to use. ★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru- ment for any future reference. © Hitachi, Ltd. 2013, 2017. All rights reserved. MN1-5841 Rev. 5 Q1E-EP1477-...
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  • Page 3 MN1-5841 Rev. 5 Introduction This is the instruction manual for VC34 probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi's ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of general abdominal organs. Prior to use, read this manual as well as the separate instruction manual “Safety” in which information for safe use is provided.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MN1-5841 Rev. 5 CONTENTS 1. General Information ...........................1 1-1. Intended use ...................................1 1-2. Classification of ME equipment ............................1 1-3. Standard components ..............................1 2-1. Specifications .................................3 2-2. Name of each parts ................................4 3. Preparations before use ..........................5 3-1. Visual check ..................................5 3-2.
  • Page 5: General Information

    • Operation mode ....................Continuous operation • Method of sterilization ..................Refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization” 1-3. Standard components The standard components of VC34 probe are as follows. VC34 Probe ··························································· 1 set Storage case ··························································· 1 set Instruction Manual •...
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  • Page 7: Specifications

    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. Electronic scan field of view: 70°...
  • Page 8: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-5841 Rev. 5 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 1. Cable Probe tip Ultrasonic radiation part Orientation mark Connector Figure 2 Name of each parts Table 1 Name of each part and its explanation Name Explanation...
  • Page 9: Preparations Before Use

    MN1-5841 Rev. 5 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.
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  • Page 11: Operation

    MN1-5841 Rev. 5 4. Operation Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the skin surface. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument. For details on displaying and adjusting the image, refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
  • Page 12 +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 MN1-5841 Rev.

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