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MN1-5029 Rev.22
1-2-2. Option usage precautions
Warning
Use by covering the rubber boot over the insertion portion.
If the rubber boot is not used, residual pathogens on the probe could infect the patient. Also, the
puncture guide tube could become loose during puncturing, resulting in puncturing of an unintended
body part.
Use Hitachi-approved rubber boots only.
Use of an item lacking biocompatibility can cause an adverse reaction of the human body.
Check that the rubber boot is sterilized.
Use of an infective item could spread infection to the patient.
Do not reuse the rubber boot.
Use of an infective item could spread infection to the patient.
Do not apply unsterilized acoustic medium to the outer surface of the rubber boot.
Use of an acoustic medium that is contaminated by a pathogen can cause an infection on the patient.
Do not use on patients who may have an allergic reaction to latex products.
Use of the rubber boot for these types of patients could result in anaphylactic shock. Ask the patient
about allergy history beforehand.
Caution
Check the rubber boot for abnormalities before use.
Store the rubber boots in a cool, dry location not exposed to direct sunlight and do not use rubber
boots that have exceeded their expiration date (for items where the expiration date is not displayed,
2 years from the displayed sterilization date). Also do not use the rubber boot when there are severe
discolorations, cracks or other visible effects.
Check that the acoustic medium has no air bubbles inside the rubber boot that is covering the probe.
Air bubbles inside the rubber boot can result in misdiagnosis caused by overlooking or
misinterpreting lesions due to poor image quality or improper rendering.
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