Cleaning After Puncture And Biopsy - BK Medical Convex Array 8803 User Manual

8803 • Performing Puncture and Biopsy
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. Insert the needle and
monitor it as it moves along the puncture line to the target. The needle tip echo will be seen
as a bright dot on the screen.
WARNING
If the needle guide is detached from the transducer during interventional procedures, cover
the transducer with a new transducer cover.
To remove the puncture line from the scan image, refer to the applicable scanner user guide
for instructions.
WARNING
When performing a biopsy, always make sure that the needle is fully drawn back inside the
needle guide before moving the probe.
Fig. 5. Puncture line for UA1250 with 8803
The transducer and puncture attachment can be removed without disturbing the position of
the needle during puncture.

Cleaning after Puncture and Biopsy

If biological materials are allowed to dry on the transducer or puncture attachments,
disinfection and sterilization processes may not be effective. Therefore, you must clean
puncture attachments and transducers immediately after use.
Use a suitable brush to make sure that biological material and gel are removed from all
needle guides and other channels and grooves. See Transducer Care, Cleaning & Safety for
cleaning instructions.
6