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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 (MN1-5986)" and "Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-6000)" 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.
S31KP Probe
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-5831 Rev.5
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MN1-5831 Rev.5

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  • Page 1 ★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual “Safety (MN1-5986)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization (MN1-6000)“ 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 MN1-5831 Rev.5...
  • Page 3 MN1-5831 Rev.5 Introduction This is the instruction manual for S31KP probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi’s ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of human internal organs during surgery. 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

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 CONTENTS 1. General Information ...........................1 1-1. Intended use ...................................1 1-2. Classification of ME equipment ............................1 1-3. Standard components ..............................1 1-4. Option ....................................2 2. Specifications and Parts name ........................4 2-1. Specifications .................................4 2-1-1. Specifications of the probe ............................4 2-1-2. Specifications of the puncture adapter .........................5 2-1-3.Transducer cover when using the probe in neurosurgery application ..............5 2-2.
  • Page 5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4-4. Using the needle stopper and the depth gauge ......................16 4-5. Removal of the puncture adapter ..........................18 4-6. When using the probe for neurosurgery applications ....................19 4-6-1. How to attach the transducer cover ........................19 4-6-2. How to remove the transducer cover .........................19 4-6-3.
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    MN1-5831 Rev.5...
  • Page 7: 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 S31KP probe are as follows. Probe S31KP ..............1 set Puncture adapter MP-2450-MB ............1 set Needle stopper MP-2477 ..............1 set...
  • Page 8 MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 1-4. Option 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.
  • Page 9: 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: 90°...
  • Page 10: Specifications Of The Puncture Adapter

    2-1-3.Transducer cover when using the probe in neurosurgery application CIVCO Transducer cover 610-956 , 610-956-EU This transducer cover can be used in neurosurgery applications and it is Pyrogen free. If you are unable to obtain the transducer cover locally, please contact your local Hitachi Systems representative.
  • Page 11: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 2-2. Name of each parts (1) Probe The name of each parts is shown in Figure 3 and explanation for each parts is listed in Table 1. Cable Probe tip Connector Front mark Ultrasonic radiation part Figure 3 Name of each parts Table 1 Name of each parts and explanation Name...
  • Page 12 MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 (2) Puncture adapter The name of each parts is shown in Figure 4 and explanation for each parts is listed in Table 2. Fixed stand attaching hole Fixing knob Release lever Lever locking knob Needle groove setting knob Figure 4 Name of each parts of puncture adapter of puncture adapter Table 2 Name of each parts and explanation...
  • Page 13: Preparations Before Use

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3. Preparations before use This chapter describes preparations needed to use the probe safely. Please prepare the probe and the puncture adapter prior to each use by following the instructions below. 3-1.Start up check of the probe 3-1-1.
  • Page 14: Start Up Check Of The Puncture Adapter

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3-2. Start up check of the puncture adapter 3-2-1. Visual check Check the punctute adapter for any of the abnormal conditions below. • Abnormalities seen in visual such as deformation, cracks, abnormal gaps, damage, foreign matter adhering, severe discoloration.
  • Page 15: Checking The Needle Echo

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3-3. Checking the needle echo 3-3-1. Check setup (1) Required items (Depth of 20 cm or more) Warm water 40°C (104°F) Thermometer Probe Puncture adapter Puncture needle 18G (length of 150 mm to 200 mm) (2) Preparation procedure 1.
  • Page 16: Checking The Needle Echo

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3-3-2. Checking the needle echo (1) Dip the probe tip into the warm water so that the needle echo is displayed. Puncture adapter Probe Water of 40 ℃ Figure 5 Checking needle echo 1 (2) Check the following points. •...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Needle Direction

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3-4. Adjusting the needle direction If the needle echo needs to be adjusted, see section 3-3-1 “Check setup”, and perform the adjustment below. After adjustment, tighten the screws securely, and check that they have no backlash. 3-4-1.
  • Page 18: Performing Washing And Sterilization

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 3-5. Performing washing and sterilization (1) Before use, wash and sterilize the puncture adapter, the needle stopper and the depth gauge. Please refer to the instruction manual of the puncture adapter. (2) Wash and sterilize the probe to be used in accordance with its usage purpose. Warning The equipment must be washed and sterilized before use.
  • Page 19: Operation

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe, how to attach/release puncture adapter and how to mount/remove the transducer cover for neurosurgery application. 4-1. Operation Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the inner organ surface during surgery. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
  • Page 20: Attaching Of The Puncture Adapter

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4-2. Attaching of the puncture adapter (1) Align the front mark and the protrusion on the probe with the puncture adapter guide hole and the puncture guide groove, then attach the puncture adapter to the probe. Guide hole Guide groove Front mark...
  • Page 21: Setting The Needle Groove

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4-3. Setting the needle groove (1) Turn the needle groove setting knob fully counter-clockwise to set the needle groove size to the minimum.. (2) Use the release lever to attach the puncture needle to the needle groove. (3) Face the tip of the puncture needle downward, and adjust the needle groove setting knob so that the size of the needle groove is the minimum size where the puncture needle can move smoothly.
  • Page 22 MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 (4) Loosen the knob of the needle stopper. (5) Install the needle stopper on the depth gauge. The groove of the needle stopper must attach to the notch of the depth gauge. (6) Insert the puncture needle into the V groove of the needle stopper. Needle stopper Notch Groove...
  • Page 23: Removal Of The Puncture Adapter

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 (9) Insert the puncturing needle until the needle stopper contacts the needle locking stand. The tip of the puncturing needle reaches the target puncture region. Needle stopper Needle fixing stand Refernce point of Depth gauge the puncture guide line Target puncture region Figure 14 Inserted condition...
  • Page 24: When Using The Probe For Neurosurgery Applications

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4-6. When using the probe for neurosurgery applications When using the probe in neurosurgery applications, please attach our recommended transducer cover to our sterilized probe. 4-6-1. How to attach the transducer cover Apply some sterilized echo jelly which is attached to our recommended transducer cover to the ultrasound scanning surface of the sterilized probe.
  • Page 25: Remove The Puncture Adapter

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 (2)Adhere the transducer cover closely to the probe pushing the transducer cover nearby pathway of puncture needle. Then open the release lever of the puncture adapter and insert the puncture needle into the needle groove. Puncturing root of puncture needle Adhere the transducer cover in hatched range closely to the probe to prevent needle stick into swelled transducer cover.
  • Page 26: Precautions When Using The Probe In Neurosurgery Applications

    MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 4-7. Precautions when using the probe in neurosurgery applications Warning When using this probe in neurosurgery applications, attach a transducer cover over the top of the probe properly. You can use the probe in neurosurgery applications if you attach our recommended transducer cover to the probe.
  • Page 27 MN1-5831 Rev.5 MN1-5831 Rev.5 -21-...
  • Page 28 +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 MN1-5831 Rev.5 ’17.08.31...

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