Warnings And Safety Information - Hitachi UST-5417 Instruction Manual

MN1-5752 Rev.8

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 the equipment without noticing an abnormal condition can result in injury to the operator or
patient. If any abnormalities are noted on the equipment in the start up check, immediately stop use
the equipment and contact one of our offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
See section 3. "Preparations for Use".
Clean, disinfect and sterilize before using the equipment.
Perform proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after use.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection. Note that the equipment is not sterilized at the factory.
Before using the equipment first, be sure to clean, disinfect and sterilize it.
Wear medical gloves during examination.
Conducting examinations with the bare hands can expose the operator to a risk of infection.
Dispose the equipment used for patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection to the operator or patient. Our equipment is not compatible with
any disinfection/sterilization method for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
When using ultrasonic 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 on the eyes.
This equipment is not intended for use on the eyes. The acoustic output can have an adverse effect
on the eyes.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the equipment.
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.
Do not use the equipment 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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