Safety considerations
Ultrasound System – Common Service Information 2-17
Direction 5444964-100 English Rev. 5
Probes
Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the
Ultrasound system:
• Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or
degradation to the:
• housing
• cable strain relief
• lens
• seal
• connector pins
• locking mechanism
• Do not use a damaged or defective probe.
• Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any
liquid.
• The Ultrasound System has more than one type of probe
port. Use the appropriate probe port designed for the probe
you are connecting.
Peripherals
Refer to the Patient Safety Environment section of the User’s
Manual for peripheral isolation information.