Remove The Puncture Adapter - Hitachi S31KP Instruction Manual

(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.
Direction of inserting puncture needle
(3) Verify that there is nothing wrong with the transducer cover before puncturing.
Do not use the transducer cover if there is visible damage, such as a tear, and throw away the transducer
cover.

4-6-4. Remove the puncture adapter

In the reverse way of Section 4-2 Attaching of the puncture adapter.
Wash the puncture adapter immediately and disinfect it properly.
Figure 17 Attach the puncture adapter 2
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Puncturing root of puncture needle
Adhere the transducer cover in hatched range closely
to the probe to prevent needle stick into swelled
transducer cover.
Operate the release lever of the puncture adapter and
open the needle groove.
Insert the puncture needle into the needle groove in
the direction of the arrow.
(To prevent the contact of the puncture needle tip to
the transducer cover.)
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