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IRECTION 5771498-100, REVISION 6 VENUE™ SERVICE MANUAL
1-14 Section 1-1 - Overview
PRELIMINARY
1-4-4-1 Probes
All the probes for the Venue™ ultrasound unit are designed and manufactured to provide trouble-free,
reliable service. To ensure this, correct handling of probes is important and the following points should
be noted:
• Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the transducer elements,
acoustic lens, or housing.
• Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. In this event, call your field service representative
immediately to obtain a replacement.
• Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
• To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled,
or to be caught in the system’s wheels.
Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the scanner:
• 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.
NOTE: For detailed information on handling endocavity probes, refer to the appropriate supplementary
instructions for each probe. In addition, refer to the Venue™ User Manual for detailed probe handling
instructions.
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