Safety Precautions 1-9
The probe sheath contains natural rubber that can cause allergic
reactions in some individuals.
Do not use pre-lubricated condoms as a sheath. Lubricant may
not be compatible with the transducer material and damage may
result.
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.
The contrast agent used must comply with the relevant local
regulations.
Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction:
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.
To prevent the probe from being damaged, do not use it where it will be exposed
to:
Direct sunlight or X-rays
Sudden changes in temperature
Dust
Excessive vibration
Heat generators
Use the probes under the specified ambient conditions, please refer to “13.1.7
Probe Environmental Conditions”.
Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe, please check the probe's
performance periodically.
The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member
states only: The use of this symbol indicates that this system
should not be treated as household waste. By ensuring that this
system is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent bringing
potential negative consequences to the environment and human
health. For more detailed information with regard to returning
and recycling this system, please consult the distributor from
whom you purchased the system.
For system products, this label may be attached to the main unit only.
1.5 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: