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Rev. 03
June 2021
MyLabX75VET
GETTING STARTED
350080800

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  • Page 1 Rev. 03 June 2021 MyLabX75VET GETTING STARTED 350080800...

  • Page 3: Manufacturer's Address

    MyLabX75VET For US Customers: US Federal Law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a physician. All information included in this manual is relative to the following Esaote ultrasound equipments: MyLabX75VET In this manual, all the above mentioned devices are referred to as MyLab Unless specifically noted, sections of this manual pertain to all the devices.

  • Page 4: Guarantee

    Guarantee The information in this document is the exclusive property of Esaote S.p.A. and is reserved. Reproduction or distribution in any form is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. All screenshots, pictures and graphics in this manual are used for descriptive purposes only and may be different from what you see on the screen or device.

  • Page 5: Red Declaration Of Conformity

    RED Declaration of Conformity MyLab - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
  • Page 6 MyLab - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    I N D E X Table of Contents Manufacturer’s Address ................i-iii Important Information ................i-iii Guarantee..................... i-iv Trade Marks....................i-iv RED Declaration of Conformity .............. i-v 1 Introduction.................. 1-1 Intended audience..................1-3 Veterinary Use..................... 1-3 Disclaimer ....................1-3 MyLab use....................1-5 MyLab Manual Conventions..............
  • Page 8 I N D E X Communication Systems and MyLab..........2-8 Work related musculoskeletal disorders ..........2-9 Repetitive Strain Injury................2-9 Working with Video Display ..............2-9 Information about ultrasound residual risks .........2-10 Cardiac .....................2-10 Stress Echocardiography ..............2-10 Contrast Echocardiography ............2-10 Vascular and Neonatal Cephalic ............2-11 General Imaging..................2-12 Contrast Enhanced US ..............2-12 Shear Wave Elastography..............2-12...
  • Page 9 I N D E X Batteries...................... 3-12 Battery Status..................3-12 First Use....................3-13 Battery Lifetime ..................3-13 Error Messages..................3-14 Errors in Battery Management ............3-14 Power Supply Error Messages............. 3-15 4 Preparing for use ................4-1 Acclimation Time ..................4-1 Connecting MyLab to a Network ............
  • Page 10 I N D E X Encoder Area..................5-14 Trackball.....................5-14 Thumbnails Area..................5-14 6 Customizing MyLab ..............6-1 Generic Configuration Procedure ............6-4 Clinical Configurations ................6-5 Real Time Preset ..................6-5 Creating a new preset from MENU ..........6-5 Creating a new preset from Real-Time..........6-6 eTouch Button..................6-6 Configuring eTouch button ..............6-6 System Settings ....................6-8 Profile Manager ..................6-8...
  • Page 11 I N D E X Electronics manuals on Esaote website........6-23 7 Performing an Exam ..............7-1 Starting an Exam..................7-2 Entering Patient and Application data ..........7-4 Filling the Patient ID screen............. 7-4 Retrieving data from archive ............7-4 Selecting Probe ..................
  • Page 12 I N D E X Fuses......................9-7 Batteries .....................9-8 Power Cables....................9-8 Opti-light ....................9-9 Operating Requirements .................9-9 Storage requirements ................9-9 Heat output ....................9-9 Probe Storage Requirements ..............9-9 European and international standards ...........9-10 MyLabX8 - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction devices are supplied with a set of manuals to provide all MyLabX75VET necessary and sufficient information to operate the device safely and effectively. Before operating the equipment, read carefully the complete set of manuals WARNING in order to understand the detailed operating procedures, functions, performance, and maintenance procedures.
  • Page 14 NOTE Specifications subject to change without notice. Information might refer to products or modalities not yet approved in all countries. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. For further details, please contact your Esaote sales representative. Before attempting to use...

  • Page 15: Intended Audience

    Before reading these instructions for use, you need to be familiar with ultrasound techniques. Sonography training and clinical procedures are not included here. Veterinary Use Esaote offers dedicated software intended for veterinary use, providing specific probes and measurements. The application of our imaging diagnostic devices to other species/ WARNING practices as well as for conventional species is done under veterinary specialist's exclusive responsibility, knowledge and belief.
  • Page 16 I N T R O D U C T I O N a part of a more complex diagnostic process that includes medical history, symptoms and other instrumental examinations. A proper patient ID and exact examination date and time must be always included and must appear on all recorded data and prints.

  • Page 17: Mylab Use

    Use of the product for the purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by Esaote, as well as incorrect use or operation, may relieve Esaote or its agents from all or some responsibility for resultant noncompliance, damage, or injury.

  • Page 18: Manufacturer's Responsibility

    The reason for this is that the risk involved clearly outweighs the benefits of using the system in such conditions. Manufacturer’s Responsibility Esaote is responsible for the safety, reliability and functioning of this product only if: ...

  • Page 19: Product Life Cycle

    Esaote qualified personnel, using original Esaote spare parts. When approaching the seven (7) years limit from the purchase date, it is recommended to contact Esaote Service or to visit Esaote web site (www.esaote.com), to get updated information on the product’s end of life and/or to agree on the most suitable solution for its safe disposal.

  • Page 20: Usage License Agreement For The Software Included In The Apparatus1

    For any software updates and/or upgrades installed on the Equipment after installation, the terms herein shall apply in full. License Rights and Limitations With this license, Esaote S.p.A. grants the end user the right to use the on the supplied SOFTWARE...

  • Page 21: Third Part Software

    SOFTWARE Third Part Software Esaote software uses parts of the 7-Zip program. The 7-Zip is licensed under the GNU LGPL license; the source code can be found in www.7-zip.org. Product Traceability To guarantee the product traceability according to requirements of the...
  • Page 22 I N T R O D U C T I O N PRODUCT TRACEABILITY FORM To: ESAOTE S.p.A. Quality Assurance Department Via Enrico Melen, 77 16152, Genova, Italy [or associate company] [or authorized distributor] Esaote system/device name:..................REF..........................Serial Number (SN):....................

  • Page 23: Vigilance System

    Esaote central plants, or one of our subsidiaries, or one of our official distributors immediately through the following form, or through a communication reporting the same data contained in this form.
  • Page 24 I N T R O D U C T I O N POST-MARKET SURVEILLANCE FORM ACCIDENT REPORT FORM To: ESAOTE S.p.A. Quality Assurance Department Via Enrico Melen, 77 16152, Genova, Italy [or associate company] [or authorized distributor] [and competent authorities] ESAOTE system/device name:................

  • Page 25: Additional Information On Safety

    Information about Reusing/Recycling This symbol identifies a recyclable component. Depending on the size of the recyclable component, Esaote prints on it this symbol and the indication of the material it is made of. In this system, packing materials are reusable and recyclable; the casings of the system and the monitor (plastics) and most of the cart components (plastics) are also recyclable.
  • Page 26 Do not replace the system fuses with different types from those specified by CAUTION “Getting Started” manual. MyLab Electrical shock hazard. Do not remove the system or the monitor cover. WARNING Refer servicing and internal adjustments to qualified Esaote personnel only. Turn off and unplug it before any cleaning operation. MyLab WARNING...

  • Page 27: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Use of accessories, probes and cables other than those authorized by CAUTION Esaote may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation. Portable RF communication equipment (including peripherals such as...

  • Page 28: Electro-Surgical Devices (Esus)

     contacting Esaote Service personnel for help. Electro-Surgical Devices (ESUs) Electro-surgical devices or other devices that introduce radiofrequency electromagnetic fields or currents into the patient may interfere with the ultrasound image.

  • Page 29: Essential Performance

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should WARNING be avoided because it could result in improper operation.

  • Page 30: Electromagnetic Immunity For All Medical Equipment

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Electromagnetic Immunity for All Medical Equipment MyLab is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or MyLab the user of should assure that it is used in such an environment.

  • Page 31: Electromagnetic Immunity For Medical Equipment Not Life Supporting

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y MyLab is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or MyLab the user of should assure that it is used in such an environment.

  • Page 32: Recommended Distances Between Radiofrequency (Rf)

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Recommended Distances between Radiofrequency (RF) Communication Systems and MyLab It is recommended not to use radiofrequency (RF) transmission systems near the ultrasound scanner.

  • Page 33: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Work related musculoskeletal disorders Execution of ultrasound examination can provoke work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) of ultrasound practitioners due to long- lasting arm abduction, body twisting, extensive wrist flexion and extensive transducer grip and pressure.

  • Page 34: Information About Ultrasound Residual Risks

    As such, to the best of its current knowledge on the state of the art in ultrasound diagnostic imaging, Esaote has identified the following additional potential residual risks that are hereafter grouped for main applications. Cardiac...

  • Page 35: Vascular And Neonatal Cephalic

    Multifunctional ultrasound scanners are indicated for the use in conjunction with such kind of medicinal products in order to assist them in achieving their own specific intended purpose. Esaote does not support or encourage the off-label use of contrast media Our Medical devices do not integrate or control the way how these medicinal products are administered to the patients.

  • Page 36: General Imaging

    Multifunctional ultrasound scanners are indicated for the use in conjunction with such kind of medicinal products in order to assist them in achieving their own specific intended purpose. Esaote does not support or encourage the off-label use of contrast media.

  • Page 37: Transrectal Access

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Transrectal access Examinations should be performed with more cautions because heating of the transducer has the potential to produce additional heat to adjacent tissue.

  • Page 38: Women Health

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Color Doppler should not be utilized except for clearly defined clinical reasons which provide additional diagnostic or prognostic information.

  • Page 39: Items In Contact With Patient

    Items in Contact with Patient Esaote probes and electrodes materials that are in contact with the patient have been proved to comply with EN ISO 10993 “Biocompatibility Tests Requirements”, according to their intended use. No negative reactions to these materials have been reported.

  • Page 40: Latex Sensitive Patient

    Containing Medical Devices”). For additional information in the U.S.A., refer to FDA Medical Alert MDA91-1. Device Modifications Esaote is not responsible for any unauthorized modification of equipment (including cables) and/or probes. Do not modify any Esaote equipment without authorization. Always refer CAUTION to Esaote personnel for authorized modifications of the device.

  • Page 41: Wireless Safety

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Wireless safety is equipped with built-in wireless capability. MyLab If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 42: Users In The European Union

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y The use of wireless devices might be restricted in certain locations: always CAUTION verify local regulations before using them.
  • Page 43 A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y MyLab - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 2 - 19...

  • Page 44: Wireless Antenna Position

    A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N O N S A F E T Y Wireless antenna position generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. A minimum body-to- MyLab antenna distance of 20 cm must be maintained when the device is installed and operated.

  • Page 45: Mylab Overview

    Chapter 3. MyLab Overview is a professional, innovative and versatile real-time high- MyLabX75VET resolution ultrasound scanner. The wide range of probes makes it suitable for many clinical applications. is based on a mainframe easily movable platform. MyLabX75VET MyLabX75VET has four swiveling wheels and a range of height adjustments for one-time installation, the main screen can be easily moved due to an optional articulated arm.

  • Page 46: Clinical Applications And Supporting Probes

    (convex array, linear array and phased array) and Doppler probes. Clinical Applications and Supporting Probes A variety of ultrasound probes can be connected to MyLabX75VET  AC2541 including biopsy capabilities  E 3-12 including biopsy capabilities ...
  • Page 47 M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Table 3-1: Available probes and applications Probes Application Abdominal bovine AC2541, IL 4-13, IOT342, L 3-11, mC 3-11, P 1-5, SB2C41, SI2C41, SL3116 Abdominal canine AC2541, IH 6-18, IL 4-13, IOT342, L 3-11, L 4-15, mC 3-11, P 1- 5, P2 5-13, SB2C41, SI2C41, SL3116 Abdominal equine AC2541, IL 4-13, IOT342, L 3-11, mC 3-11, P 1-5, SB2C41,...

  • Page 48: Contraindications

    Applications are dependent on your configuration, transducer and NOTE MyLab exam type. Not all applications are approved in all Countries. Please refer to your Esaote local representative for further information. Contraindications is not intended for: MyLabX75VET  ophthalmic use or any use causing the acoustic beam to pass through the eye.

  • Page 49: Mylab Components

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W MyLab Components consists of a control panel assembly with LCD monitor and a console MyLab with the device electronics and connectors, housed in an ergonomic cart designed to be both highly mobile and adjustable for a range of users and operating conditions.

  • Page 50: Monitor (1)

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Table 3-2: Components description Number Component Monitor On/Off button Loudspeakers (on both sides) Control Panel Assembly Orientation lever Cable hangers Printer slot Connections panels Wheel brake pedal (on each wheel) Probe connectors Probe connector locks...
  • Page 51 M Y L A B O V E R V I E W In addition, the entire apparatus, of which the monitor is an integral part, complies with the mandatory standards of biomedical equipment (safety according to IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.1 and EMC according to IEC 60601-1-2 Ed. On/Off Button (2) button is located beside the touchscreen, on the left side of the O N /O FF...

  • Page 52: Control Panel Assembly (4)

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Control Panel Assembly (4) The Control Panel Assembly includes the main controls: physical buttons, knobs, and trackball, TGC, touchscreen and a pull-out QWERTY keyboard placed in the drawer below the panel. The control module also allows to select transducers, enter patient data, review and annotate images, perform measurements and calculations, and change setups.

  • Page 53: Control Panel Assembly Orientation

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Number Control Panel Assemble Knob controls TCG slide controls Trackball Two USB ports (17) are located on the right side of the control panel next to the touchscreen. These ports can be used to connect an USB device for digital storage.

  • Page 54: Probe Connectors And Cable Management

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Probe Connectors and Cable Management Four probe connectors (10) are located on the front of the console. All connectors can be occupied simultaneously, but only one probe at time can be active.

  • Page 55: Connections Panels (8)

    M Y L A B O V E R V I E W Connections panels (8) On the left side of the console you can find additional connections:  ECG and Physio cable connector,  auxiliary USB 3.0 ports that can be used to connect a USB printer, a USB footswitch or a USB digital archive medium, ...

  • Page 56: Batteries

    S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W Batteries can be equipped with an internal battery pack. MyLab The battery pack is installed by Esaote personnel. This person will be NOTE responsible for its installation and for ensuring that the device is working properly.

  • Page 57: First Use

    Esaote recommends to replace the battery pack every three years. The battery pack has to be replaced by Esaote personnel. This person will NOTE be responsible for ensuring that the device is working properly.

  • Page 58: Error Messages

     Save anyway the log file (refer to the “Archive” section of the Advanced Operation manual for further information) and contact the Esaote Service department. Errors in Battery Management The battery icon is shown crossed out whenever an error in the battery management occurs.

  • Page 59: Power Supply Error Messages

    Switch on again and check whether the MyLab message is still present. If the problem persists, contact Esaote personnel. Error #4 This error indicates that at least one of the batteries has reached the maximum temperature allowed for its working conditions.
  • Page 60 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W If this situation occurs, press and then shut down . Contact the MyLab Esaote Service department. Error #8 This error indicates that a fault of the impulse voltages occurs. displays MyLab the following message: Error #8: wrong impulse voltage.
  • Page 61 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W MyLab - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 3 - 17...

  • Page 62: Preparing For Use

    To use connectivity features, the device must be connected to a network. The LAN plug is placed at the bottom of the rear side; it supports Gigabit, 10Base-T, and 100Base-T Ethernet LAN. An Esaote field engineer or your network administrator must configure for network connectivity.

  • Page 63: Connecting Peripherals

    MyLab usually already mounted and connected. The first mounting and connecting will usually be performed by an Esaote technician. Esaote suggests to contact its Service representative to install any auxiliary NOTE device. Before installing the peripheral devices, make sure that...

  • Page 64: Medical Environments

    P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the requirements for medical electrical systems (see IEC 60601-1-1 or clause 16 of the 3rd Edition of IEC 60601-1, respectively).
  • Page 65 P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M Fig. 4-2: B) Medical Use Room Intended as area B, area A excluded. Fig. 4-3: C) Non-medical use room A room not designed for medical treatment, for example, an office or a storage room.
  • Page 66 B or area C connected by cable (USB, HDMI,...) - Auxiliary device must be powered through a safety insulation transformer complying to IEC 60601. Auxiliary Devices must be approved by Esaote. Auxiliary Devices must also NOTE comply with EN 60601-1-2 safety standard and subsequent amendments or the electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 67 The system must be powered so to satisfy the electrical safety requirements. WARNING Esaote recommends running a current leakage (patient and environment) test when installing in order to check whether the applicable limits of standard EN60601-1 are not being surpassed.

  • Page 68: B/W Thermal Medical Usb Printer Housing

    P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M B/W Thermal Medical USB Printer housing Those kinds of printers can be hosted in the lateral storage area. Procedure 1. Open the rear door. 2.

  • Page 69: Auxiliary Monitor

    P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M 8. Switch the printer on. Always power any USB device (such as USB printers or external USB WARNING archiving devices) through the trolley. can be connected to the mains and the entire configuration can MyLab be powered through the main switch.

  • Page 70: Gel Warmer

    MyLab insulation transformer. Thermasonic gel warmer Thermasonic gel warmer supplied by Esaote presents an operation button to select the desired temperature and LEDs that provide working information and alarms, if any. Fig. 4-4: Thermasonic gel warmer...

  • Page 71: Lifeguard Ugw-01 Gel Warmer

    Gel Warmer. Do not submerge or immerse the Gel Warmer in water. Lifeguard UGW-01 gel warmer Lifeguard UGW-01 gel warmer supplied by Esaote presents an operation button to select the desired temperature and LEDs that provide working information and alarms, if any.
  • Page 72 P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M LED Indicators The two green LED indicators on the front panel give the following information:  Both LEDs are not lighted means the gel warmer is off ...

  • Page 73: External Cd/Dvd And Hdd Drives

    Mechanical damage may MyLab occur if the drive falls down. The External Slim DVD Writer kit supplied by Esaote includes a Velcro tape to easily and securely fix it to console. Stick the tape both on the MyLab...
  • Page 74 P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M wrap) between the control panel and the LCD itself, to avoid any contact between the parts and to avoid screen swing during transportation. If your is equipped with peripherals, make sure that they are safely MyLab...
  • Page 75 P R E P A R I N G T H E S Y S T E M 13. Avoid any unnecessary mechanical shock to the device while moving it paying attention to the door jambs and when get in and out of elevators.

  • Page 76: Using Mylab

    Chapter 5. Using MyLab This chapter provides a brief description of the device controls.  Refer to the “Advanced Operations” manual for further detailed information. Connecting MyLab to the mains The power plug and the electrical main switch are located on the rear-bottom .

  • Page 77: Mylab Controls

    U S I N G M Y L A B 6. Connect the network and other cables from to the MyLab appropriate wall plugs. 7. Plug the cable to a reliable grounding power outlet to assure adequate grounding. 8. Turn the main switch of the rear panel on. 9.
  • Page 78 U S I N G M Y L A B Table 5-1: Exam Control Buttons Button Description Toggles between factory and customized touchscreen that can be ETO UCH created by the user. Refer to the chapter “Customizing MyLab” further in this manual. Gives access, at any time, to the archived data.

  • Page 79: Tgc Sliding

    U S I N G M Y L A B Button Description Activates Generic Measurements showing the list of available +. . . + measurements on the right of the image. Changes the function linked to the trackball. Refer to the ACTI O N “Trackball”...

  • Page 80: Trackball

    U S I N G M Y L A B Trackball The trackball operates in two different modes. Standard Mode In its standard mode, the trackball makes it possible to quickly position the cursors on the screen. Each mode automatically activates the trackball on its cursor. Table 5-2: Trackball cursors Mode Trackball...

  • Page 81: Touchscreen Section

    U S I N G M Y L A B Touchscreen Section This section includes the and the buttons, a touchscreen and M EN U O N /O FF two USB ports. Menu Button displays the menu for all configurations/settings (both clinical and M EN U system settings).
  • Page 82 U S I N G M Y L A B Table 5-3: Touchscreen key status Active Key with Disabled Key Active Key Selected Key Sub-menu Gray text on dark White text on light As Active Key with Blue text on dark gray background gray background three lines at...
  • Page 83 U S I N G M Y L A B Multipurpose Panel This layout is used for advanced exam functions, for example bodymarks or Layout annotations. The touchscreen is organized in six main areas. Fig. 5-1: CFM touchscreen 1. Work flow Area, it contains keys related to the exam flow. 2.

  • Page 84: Alphanumeric Keyboard Section

    U S I N G M Y L A B bottom right button to switch between real-time and review. Swipe up to close. The only monitor allowed for diagnosis is ’s main monitor, images MyLab WARNING displayed on any other display or monitor are intended only for reference and should not be used for diagnostic purposes.

  • Page 85: Heading Area

    U S I N G M Y L A B 2. Footer Area 3. Image Area 4. Encoder Area 5. Thumbnails Area Controls on the Screen Layout are indicated in the operator manuals with , while strings and fields are indicated B O L D B L A C K C A P I T A L L E T T E R S with NORMAL BLACK CAPITAL LETTERS...

  • Page 86: Archival Media

    U S I N G M Y L A B Archival Media Archival media are shown on the left, beside the trackball function. The icon is shown crossed out whenever there are management problems involving the specific archival system.  For more details on data archival, consult the relevant section on the “Advanced Operations”...

  • Page 87: Image Area

    U S I N G M Y L A B Image Area The visualization of the image depends on various factors such as the active mode, the selected application and the probe. The following figure shows the elements in the image area that are independent of these factors. Fig.

  • Page 88: Machine Parameters

    U S I N G M Y L A B Machine Parameters Table 5-5: Imaging Parameters Displayed Parameter Description format Imaging or TEI (Tissue Enhancement Imaging) mode: General, Resolution or Penetration (L: Low, H: High) Imaging gain (Min,%, Max) Auto Adjust nn mm Depth C or +n/n...

  • Page 89: Encoder Area

    U S I N G M Y L A B Displayed Parameter Description format Persistence Table 5-7: Doppler Parameters Displayed Parameter Description format nnn MHz Doppler frequency or TV (Tissue Velocity) frequency when enabled Doppler gain (Min,%, Max) nnn kHz Pulse Repetition Frequency Dynamic range / Rejection nnn Hz...

  • Page 90: Customizing Mylab

    Chapter 6. Customizing MyLab can be customized to increase efficiency and streamline your work- MyLab flow. You can do the following:  Create preset designed specifically for the exams you perform.  Change device settings to reflect your needs.  Add options to enhance your imaging abilities.
  • Page 91 C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B The menu is organized in three areas:  Clinical Configuration, the upper area shows all options relating to Clinical Settings or Presets,  System Settings, the central area shows all options relating to System Settings, ...
  • Page 92 C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B System Settings System Settings define the ’s parameters related to a specific device MyLab profile:  Profile Manager,  DICOM configuration,  Saving Options for end exam saving configuration, ...

  • Page 93: Generic Configuration Procedure

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Generic Configuration Procedure Once accessed the configuration screen for the parameter you want to set, a common set of commands is available and a common setting procedure can be used.

  • Page 94: Clinical Configurations

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Clinical Configurations  This chapter explains how to set many options. For configurations not MyLab described here refer to relevant chapters in the “Advanced Operations” manual. Real Time Preset A Preset is a group of settings that optimizes for a specific type of...

  • Page 95: Creating A New Preset From Real-Time

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Creating a new preset from Real-Time Procedure To create a new preset or modify an existing one:  Adjust the real time image as desired in all modes (2D, CFM and Doppler).
  • Page 96 C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B  on the right the menu to record the macro and to edit the customized buttons,  on the bottom the fields where customized touchscreens are named and described.

  • Page 97: System Settings

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B button adds a new tab that will be automatically displayed. Place N E W T A B the cursor on the tab and press to change its name, using the EN TER alphanumeric keyboard to edit it.

  • Page 98: Corrupted System Profile

    (no component has to be without any setting). Should this not solve the problem, contact Esaote personnel. Center ID Center ID allows to set the center name displayed in the Heading Area of the screen and the center information shown in the report.

  • Page 99: General Setup

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B General Setup The menu is organized in internal folders, selectable using the tabs displayed on the top of the menu. Fig. 6-3: General Configuration Menu saves the settings, which will be activated as soon as they are saved.

  • Page 100: Measure Units Folder

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Format Displayed date MM/DD/YYYY 04/01/2011 MMM/DD/YYYY Apr/01/2011 Set Time Using the keyboard set the time manually. Time Format The time format is available on a 24 or 12 hour basis. In the 12 hour option, the time is shown as AM and PM.

  • Page 101: Control Panel Folder

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B CONTROL PANEL Folder The table below lists and explains the available fields and the corresponding actions. Table 6-3: Control Panel Folder Fields Action TRACKBALL SPEED Sets the speed of the trackball.

  • Page 102: Field Shutdown Type

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Fields Action DIRECT PROBE When checked, it allows to show on the SELECTION touchscreen work flow area icons of connected probes for quick change. If the current application is available on the new probe, the application is maintained, otherwise it will be changed to the default one at probe switching.

  • Page 103: Field Available Qwerties

    If a virus is found, it is advisable to switch off the , disconnect it from MyLab the data network and call the Esaote service, which will check for the presence of a virus and restore MyLab Field AVAILABLE QWERTIES...
  • Page 104 C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Table 6-5: Application Preset Folder Fields Action ABSOLUTE ANGLE The angle correction factor of linear probes can be correlated either to the line cursor or to the line perpendicular to the transducer surface (absolute angle).

  • Page 105: Field Action On Freeze

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Fields Action When checked, pressing PW from B-Mode, MyLab 1-CLICK CHANGEOVER ENABLED FOR PW, switches to B-Mode frozen + Doppler live at once. CW, M-MODES When not checked, pressing PW from B-Mode, MyLab switches to B live + PW frozen.

  • Page 106: Footswitch Folder

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B FOOTSWITCH Folder This option is used to set which function is associated to each pedal (left, middle and right) of the footswitch. Select from the curtain menu the function then press S A V E PROBE BUTTONS Folder This option is used to set which function is associated to each probe button.

  • Page 107: Security

    The update can take long time; at the end a message window will let you know if the operation is successfully ended. is not enabled and can be used from Esaote Service personnel only. If S C A N you want to perform an antivirus scan, you have to perform a shut-down with virus scan.

  • Page 108: License Activation

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Fig. 6-5: License Configuration Menu License Activation Tabs allow to respectively activate the A P P L I C A T I O N S O P T I O N S application licenses and the optional licenses.

  • Page 109: Export Folder

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B Fig. 6-6: Import/Export Menu EXPORT Folder This option allows the user to save customized clinical and system settings on the USB medium. The option is organized in internal folders, one folder for the clinical settings and one folder for the system configuration settings.

  • Page 110: Import Folder

    C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B  customized configurations; NETWORK  customized OBSERVATIONS  customized printer profiles ( PRINTERS  customized report styles ( REPORTS  customized settings; XSTRAIN 2D ...

  • Page 111: System Info

    ENCRYPTION MODE Encryption Mode Encryption allows to preserve health data storage confidentiality. Encryption can be performed by Esaote Service personnel only. Encryption can be applied to the internal hard disk and to one or more external USB memory devices. At the end of encryption a recovery key will be given to you. The recovery key is stored on USB pen drive, or on file, or by printing it.

  • Page 112: Manuals Manager

    UPDATE MANUALS you have to update manuals on your own. If this particular case happens, the package for the update is provided by the Esaote service. This remote case is communicated by through a warning message at starting-up.
  • Page 113 C U S T O M I Z I N G M Y L A B 5. Select the language you desire; 6. Click on the manual to open it or click on to download it. You can download the entire set of manuals by clicking on NOTE DOWNLOAD ALL FILES (.ZIP).

  • Page 114: Performing An Exam

    Chapter 7. Performing an Exam This chapter describes the procedures commonly used in performing patient exams with . These procedures include entering patient and application MyLab data, acquiring images, making measurements and calculations; annotating and reviewing images. is designed for operators who are qualified in using ultrasound MyLab scanners.

  • Page 115: Starting An Exam

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Among these conditions belong obesity, scoliosis, chronic obstructive lung disease, scars, decubitus. Starting an Exam At power-up, at end of the initialization phase, or when starting every new exam, displays the Patient ID screen and the touchscreen is configured MyLab...
  • Page 116 P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Fig. 7-2: Probe, Application, Preset touchscreen Starting exam The steps to be followed to start an exam are: procedure 1. Entering patient and application data; 2.

  • Page 117: Entering Patient And Application Data

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Entering Patient and Application data There are two ways to enter patient data:  Filling the Patient ID screen,  Retrieving existing data from archive. Filling the Patient ID screen The Patient ID screen is used to enter patient data and application data, when applicable.

  • Page 118: Selecting Probe

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M At any time during the exam, Patient Data can be viewed and modified by PATIENT ID pressing PATIENT ID Do not use to start a new exam of a new patient as it will update WARNING existing patient’s data with new entries.

  • Page 119: Selecting Application

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M PROBE At any time during the exam, a different probe can be selected tapping or the new probe key on the touchscreen work flow area (available when is enabled).

  • Page 120: Smart Preset

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Smart Preset After exam starts, at the right side of the touchscreen, presets for the active probe and application are shown. When the preset is changed during the exam tapping one of them on the touchscreen, all acquisition parameters are reset while the geometrical characteristics (such as depth, size) are maintained.

  • Page 121: Freeze And Scrolling Memories

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Freeze and Scrolling Memories to stop and start real-time image acquisition and update. FREEZE pressure displays the scroll bar of the memories, assigning MyLab FREEZE the trackball to manual cineloop review (frame-by-frame).

  • Page 122: Monitor Adjustments

    P E R F O R M I N G A N E X A M Before archival, Patient Data can be made anonymous by checking the box. ANONYMIZE The native format of the exam can not be made anonymous. NOTE The exam can be simultaneously exported to the local archive and to external media (in native, DICOM and multimedia formats).

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Chapter 8. Maintenance To ensure that operates over time at its maximum efficiency, Esaote MyLab recommends to perform maintenance procedures regularly. Maintenance procedures should be performed both by the user itself and by Esaote authorized service personnel. The maintenance operations and schedule are provided in the table below.

  • Page 124: Veterinary Applications

    Refer to “Probes and Consumables” manual for periodic inspections for probes and cleaning instructions. Veterinary Applications Due to the specificity of the veterinary working place, Esaote recommends WARNING that the ultrasound devices used in veterinary applications should be thoroughly cleaned at least once every 6 months. Please contact your Esaote distributor or dealer for further help in this matter.

  • Page 125: Cleaning Operations

    M A I N T E N A N C E Cleaning Operations Periodic cleaning of and any connected devices is important. MyLab In the event of poor maintenance, dust and dirt can compromise the reliability and performance of and connected devices. MyLab The following table indicates the cleaning agents that have tested the compatibility with the...

  • Page 126: Cleaning Control Panel And Device

    The life of the cover depends on how the QWERTY is used and how it is cleaned. If the cover is broken or damaged contact Esaote Service or Sales Representative to purchase a new one, then replace it according to the instructions enclosed with the cover itself.

  • Page 127: Cleaning Probe And Gel Holders

     To clean the probes, refer to the manual “Probes and Consumables”. Sonogel and Scan MV gels, listed in Probes and Consumables manual as NOTE compatible with Esaote probes, have not been tested on plastic MyLab covers. Cleaning the Touchscreen...

  • Page 128: Cleaning The Lcd Screen

    M A I N T E N A N C E Cleaning the LCD Screen To clean the LCD use a soft dry cloth, lightly rubbing the display surface to remove dust and other particulate matter. If necessary, apply a small amount of ammonia- free glass cleaner onto a clean, soft cloth and then wipe the surface.

  • Page 129: Technical Specifications

    MyLab number and are, therefore, unique. They should be carefully stored. The device is delivered by Esaote, with the licenses already installed. Additional features can be added buying the related license. 1. Specifications subject to change without notice. Information might refer to products or modalities not yet approved in all countries.
  • Page 130 T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Applications can be equipped with the following application licenses. MyLab Table 9-1: Application licenses Licence Application Features General Imaging Abdominal Canine, Abdominal Presets, Calculations...
  • Page 131 T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Feature Description Multi-modality & Multi-modality management Dicom Q/R Multi-modality DICOM Query/Retrieve ElaXto ElaXto allows you to perform elastosonographic analysis of the tissues.

  • Page 132: Technical Characteristics

    XView+ pixel level, eliminating speckle and noise artefacts. a. Refer to www.esaote.com for further details on supported DICOM classes. b. Refer to the corresponding Sales Area manager for further information. Features, probes and applications availability is dependent on your device NOTE configuration.

  • Page 133: Image Files

    Annotations, bodymarks 1. Auxiliary monitors connected to this input have not to be used for diagnostic purposes. 2. Refer to www.esaote.com for further details. MyLab - G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...

  • Page 134: Keyboard

    IPX0, this means models are not watertight. MyLab MyLab  The probes are IPX7, this means Esaote probes are protected against the effects on temporary immersion in liquids up to the maximum immersion level indicated in the Probes and Consumables manual. ...

  • Page 135: Fuses

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S  Working frequency range: 47  63 Hz  Total maximum power available on peripheral outlets: up to 320 VA in the 100  120 V operative range •...

  • Page 136: Batteries

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Batteries  Batteries for: • stand-by suspension • standard working condition  Battery operating time: • up to 60 minutes with system on •...

  • Page 137: Opti-Light

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Opti-light The monitor top edge hosts the Opti-light function that provides a subtle room lighting for optimal scanning conditions. The position of the lighting source eliminates any kind of reflection on the monitor resulting in improved image contrast resolution.

  • Page 138: European And International Standards

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S European and international standards  IEC 60601-1:2012 (Ed 3.1)  IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (Ed. 4)  IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2013 (Ed. 3.1) ...

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