TransducerControlsandInspection
Operator's Manual 11
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Transducer Controls and Inspection
3.1 Inspection before Use
Theendoscopeisdesignedforone-handoperationofthedeflectionandscanplane
controls.Themechanicaloperationandphysicalintegrityofthetransducershouldbe
checkedaftertakingitoutoftheboxandpriortoeachexam.
Ifanyabnormalityisfound,immediatelystopusingthetransducerandcontactMINDRAY
CustomerServiceDepartmentorsalesrepresentative.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, if any irregularity, substandard function or unsafe
condition is observed or suspected, the TEE transducer should not be used.
3.1.1 Visual and Tactile Inspection
ThevisualandtactileinspectionshouldbeperformedontheTEEtransduceraftertakingit
outoftheboxandpriortoeachexam.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, do not use the transducer if any metallic protrusions,
holes, rough spots, cracks, or dents are found.
Inspectcontents:
1. Visuallyexamineandfeelallportionsofthetransducerbeforeuse,especiallythe
gastroscopeshaftandtheexiblesectionatthedistalendofthegastroscope.Perform
theinspectionoftheexiblesectionbothwiththetransducerdeectionstraightand
deflected.Thereshouldbenodiscontinuities,bumps,dents,holes,abrasions,bite-
marksoranyotherevidenceofwearordamagefound.
2. Thehardplasticsectionatthedistalendofthetransducershouldbesmoothand
rmlyattachedtothegastroscopeshaft.
3. Thecableandtheconnectorthatattachthetransducertotheultrasoundconsole
shouldbefreefromevidenceofdamage.