MN1-5315 Rev. 14
3-3-2. Checking the needle echo
(1) Dip the probe tip into the warm water so that the needle echo is displayed.
(2) Check the following points.
• The needle echo matches with the puncture guide line.
• The echo of the entire needle is displayed fully and clearly.
3-4. Performing cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
(1) Before use, clean, disinfect and sterilize the needle guide, the guard plate, the lock plate.
See section 5 "Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization"
(2) Clean, disinfect and sterilize the probe to be used in accordance with its usage purpose.
Warning
The equipment must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized before use.
Be sure to always properly clean, disinfect and sterilize after use.
Failure to do so could result in an infection. Note that the equipment is not sterilized when shipped
from the factory. Before using the equipment for the first time, be sure to clean, disinfect and
sterilize it as required.
Image on the monitor screen
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Needle echo
Puncture guide line