Mindray ME7 User Manual

1 Safety Precautions
Operator’s Manual 1 - 7
• It is required to practice ALARA when operating ultrasound system.
Minimize the acoustic power without compromising the quality of images.
• The probe and accessories supplied with it are not delivered disinfected or
sterilized. Sterilization (or high-level disinfect) before use is required.
• Disposable components should be packaged sterile and for 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.
• Please use the disinfection or sterilization solution 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.
• Do not use pre-lubricated condoms as a sheath. Lubricant may not be
compatible with the probe material and damage may result.
• The damage of the transducer may be caused by the contact of improper
gel or cleaner:
– DO NOT dip the transducer in the strong polar solution of ethanol,
chloride of lime, ammonium chloride, acetone and formaldehyde.
– DO NOT contact the transducer with solution or ultrasound gel
containing oily medium such as mineral oil or lanoline.
NOTE:
• Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction:
– Before connecting or disconnecting the probe, freeze or turn off the diagnostic ultrasound
system.
– Clean and disinfect the probe before and after each examination.
– After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly. Otherwise, the ultrasound
gel may solidify and the image quality would be degraded.
• Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe, please check the probe performance
periodically.
1.3 Latex Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for obtaining
information regarding probe sheaths, pricing, samples and local distribution.
For CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Tel: 1-800-445-6741
www.civco.com
WARNING
Allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex (natural rubber) may range from
mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic shock, and may include

Mindray ME7 Specifications

General

Brand	Mindray
Model	ME7
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English