13-40 Probes and Biopsy
NGB-016
1. Screw the nut of the guiding block and remove the guiding block slightly along the
direction of the needle’s tail.
2. Separate the residual part of the needle-guide bracket and the transducer from the
needle.
3. Screw the pinch nut of the bracket, and remove the needle-guided bracket from the
transducer.
4. Separate the transducer and the needle-guided bracket.
NGB-022
1. Pull the lock pin and open up the V-shaped cover to expose the needle.
2. Separate the bracket and the transducer from the needle.
3. Screw the pinch nut to release the needle-guided bracket.
4. Separate the bracket and the transducer.
13.2.8 Clean and Sterilize the Needle-guided Bracket
Cleaning
Follow the cleaning instructions in the manual.
1. Wear a pair of gloves to prevent infection.
2. After use, immerse the needle-guided bracket in distilled water immediately to prevent dirt
from drying. Wipe the entire surface of the needle-guided bracket by using a piece of
disposable lint-free soft cloth to remove coarse dirt.
3. Prepare a cleaning solvent (enzymatic or neutral pH detergent, e.g., liquinox, MetriZyme)
by using distilled or softened water in accordance with the operator's manual provided by
the manufacturer.