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MN1-5053 Rev. 15
1-2-1. Warnings and safety information
Warning
Follow the information in this manual and the documentation supplied with any equipment used
together with this probe.
Use that is not in accordance with the supplied documentation can result in a serious or moderate
injury, equipment breakdown or physical damage that impairs operation.
Be sure to preparations for use.
Use of the probe while failing to notice an abnormal condition can result in injury to the operator
or patient. If any abnormalities are noted on the probe in the start up check, immediately stop using
it and contact one of our offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover. See section 3-1
"Start up check" for the start up check content and procedure.
This probe must not be used in direct contact with the heart.
This may cause patient to receive an electric shock.
Do not use on the eyes.
This probe is not intended for use on the eyes. The acoustic output can have an adverse effect on the eyes.
With the exception of Japan neurosurgery applications are possible if our recommended transducer
cover is attached to our probe.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the probe.
Electric shock or other unforeseen accidents could result. Contact one of our offices and/or
distributor's offices listed on the back cover to request repair.
Clean, disinfect and sterilize before using the probe.
Perform proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after use.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection. Note that the probe is not sterilized at the factory.
Before using the probe first, be sure to clean, disinfect and sterilize it.
Be sure to sterilize the probe which blood adhered.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection.
During surgery, be sure to wear sterilized medical gloves.
Conducting examinations with the bare hands can expose the operator to a risk of infection.
For the acoustic medium, use sterilized physiological saline.
Using an unsterilized ultrasound medium can cause an infection on the patient.
Dispose the probe used for patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection to the operator or patient. Our ultrasound probe is not
compatible with any disinfection/sterilization method for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
When using ultrasound contrast agent, follow the supplied documentation.
Unexpected accidents could result. Check the state of the patient and take appropriate precautions
to avoid side effects.
Do not use the probe fallen on to floor.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection. Stop the operation and perform the procedure in section 8
"Periodic Inspection", section 5 "Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization" and section 3-1 "Start up
check".
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