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MN1-5315 Rev. 14
3-2. Start up check of the needle guide
3-2-1. Visual check
Check that the needle guide, the guard plate and the lock plate are not in the abnormal conditions listed
below.
• Abnormalities seen in visual such as deformation, cracks, abnormal gaps, damage, foreign matter
adhering, severe discoloration.
3-2-2. Mechanical inspection of the needle guide
Check the needle guide, the guard plate and the lock plate mechanism while they are attached to the
probe.
• Check that the needle guide, the guard plate and the lock plate are firmly attached to the probe.
Remarks
See Section 4-2. "Attaching of the needle guide, the guard plate and the lock plate".
3-2-3. Verification of operation
When puncturing under the ultrasonic guide, for safety reason, it is also recommended that you have a
full understanding of ultrasound diagnostic characteristics and conduct practice beforehand using a tub
or similar object.
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