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CAUTION:
1. When using the probe, wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Be sure to use ultrasound gel. Please use the ultrasound gel
compliant with the relevant local regulations.
3. In normal diagnostic ultrasound mode, there is no danger of a
normal-temperature burn; however, keeping the probe on the
same region of the patient for a long time may cause such a
burn.
4. Do not use the carrying case for storing the probe. If the
carrying case is used for storage, it may become a source of
infection.
5. The probe and accessories supplied with it are not delivered
disinfected or sterilized. Sterilization (or high-level disinfect)
before use is required.
6. It is required to practice ALARA when operating ultrasound
system. Minimize the acoustic power without compromising the
quality of images.
7. Disposable components are packaged sterile and are
single-use only. Do not use if integrity of packaging violated or
if expiration date has passed. Please use the disposable
components compliant with the relevant local regulations.
8. Please use the disinfection or sterilization solution that
recommended in this operator’s manual, otherwise Mindray will
not be liable for damage caused by other solutions. If you have
any questions, please contact Mindray Customer Service
Department or sales representative.
9. Do not use pre-lubricated condoms as a sheath. Lubricant may
not be compatible with the transducer material and damage
may result.
10. Transducer damage may be caused by inappropriate gel,
detergent or cleanser:
Do not soak or saturate transducers with solutions containing
alcohol, bleach, ammonium chloride compounds, acetone or
formaldehyde.
Avoid contact with solutions or coupling gels containing
mineral oil or lanolin.
NOTE:
1. Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction.
z Before connecting or disconnecting the probe, freeze or turn off the
ultrasound diagnostic system.
z Clean and disinfect the probe before and after each examination.
z After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly.
Otherwise, the ultrasound gel may solidify and the image quality
would be degraded.
2. Ambient conditions:
To prevent the probe from being damaged, do not use it where it will be
exposed to:
z direct sunlight or X-rays
z sudden changes in temperature
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