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MN1-5255 Rev. 15
1-2-2. Option usage precautions
Warning
Use by covering the balloon over the insertion portion.
If the balloon is not used, residual pathogens on the probe could infect the patient.
Use Hitachi-approved balloons only.
Use of an item lacking biocompatibility can cause an adverse reaction by the body of the patient.
Check that the balloon is sterilized.
Use of an infected item could spread infection to the patient.
Do not reuse the balloon and rubber ring.
Use of an infected item could spread infection to the patient.
Do not apply unsterilized acoustic medium to the outer surface of the balloon.
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 balloon for these types of patients could result in anaphylactic shock. Ask the patient
about allergy history beforehand.
Caution
Check the balloon for abnormalities before use.
Store the balloons in a cool, dry location not exposed to direct sunlight and do not use balloons that
have exceeded their expiration date (for items where the expiration date is not displayed; 2 years
from the displayed sterilization date) or severe discoloration, cracks, or other visible defects finds.
Check that the acoustic medium has no air bubbles inside the balloon that is covering the probe.
Air bubbles inside the balloon can result in misdiagnosis caused by overlooking or misinterpreting
lesions due to poor image quality or improper rendering.
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