Endovaginal Endfire Transducer Type 8661 Introduction Scanning Plane General Information Caring for the Transducer Cleaning and Disinfection Starting Scanning Connecting the Transducer Changing Frequency Using a Transducer Cover Using the Transducer Control Button Changing Orientation Endovaginal Scanning Puncture Facilities Puncture Attachment UA1242...
Endovaginal Endfire Transducer Type 8661 Endovaginal Endfire Transducer Type 8661 Introduction This is the user guide for Endovaginal Endfire Transducer Type 8661 and must be used together with Transducer Care, Cleaning & Safety which contains important safety informa- tion. 8661 is an endovaginal endfire transducer suitable for gynecological examinations.
Transducer Care, Cleaning & Safety. Cleaning and Disinfection To ensure the best results when using B-K Medical equipment, it is important to maintain a strict regular cleaning routine. Full details of cleaning and disinfection procedures can be found in the Transducer Care, Cleaning &...
8661 • Starting Scanning Connecting the Transducer WARNING Keep all plugs and sockets absolutely dry at all times. The transducer is connected to the scanner using the array Transducer Socket on the scan- ner. To connect, the transducer plug’s locking lever should first be in a horizontal position. Align the plug to the scanner socket and insert securely.
Puncture Facilities Puncture and biopsy is possible with Type 8661. The puncture attachment is illustrated in the following pages with a brief description of its use and operating instructions. The use of probe sheaths during invasive applications is recommended.
Caution Ensure that the tip of the needle guide lies close to the front end of the probe, if not the needle guide may be damaged and require realignment by B-K Medical technicians. Caution Ensure UA1242 is positioned correctly.
8661 • Performing Puncture and Biopsy Press the scanner Puncture or Biopsy control button to superimpose a puncture line on the scan image. If more than one puncture line is available, refer to the applicable scanner user guide for instructions on how to change which one appears. Move the transducer until the puncture line transects the target.
8661 • Disposal Disposal When the transducer is scrapped at the end of its life, national rules for the relevant mate- rial in each individual land must be followed. Within the EU, when you discard the trans- ducer, you must send it to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. See the applicable scanner user guide for further details.