Hitachi EUP-V73W Instruction Manual page 15

1) Special attention should be paid for a probe cover made of latex. Latex may cause
allergic reactions such as itching, rubor, urticaria, swelling, fever, anhelation,
wheezing, depression of blood pressure, and shock.
For the patients suspected of latex allergy, do not use the latex‐containing medical
devices. If your patient shows any of above mentioned symptoms during the
operation, stop the use of the latex‐containing medical devices immediately and take
an appropriate treatment to the patient.
2) The puncture adapter EZU‐PA7V and the recommended probe covers are disposable
and must not be reused.
3) Clean, disinfect and sterilize the probe and the puncture adapter when the probe cover
is torn.
4) Be careful about the use of a needle cannula with the puncture adapter. If the
insulation coating of the needle cannula is damaged, it may cause a burn to tissue.
5) Use a needle whose size is appropriate for the puncture adapter, otherwise looseness
or tightness of the needle could result in biopsy at an unintended part and injury to
the patient.
6) Display the needle guideline during biopsy. Regarding the needle guideline, refer to
the operation manual of the ultrasound diagnostic scanner.
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