2.8. Biological Safety
WARNINGS!
• Always use the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle when performing an
ultrasound study. Additional information on the ALARA principle can be found in the section on
"Ultrasound Safety" under Acoustic Output [97].
• If Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 is contaminated due to exposure to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, there is
no adequate disinfecting procedure.
• Use the correct clinical application presets for the associated body part being examined. Some
applications require lower acoustic output limits.
• There are no latex parts in the probe. However, some probe sheaths may contain natural latex,
which can cause allergic reactions in some people.
• If performing procedures that require transducer covers, follow your institution’s protocol and/or
the instructions provided with the covers.
• This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon black, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
• FDA has established lower acoustic output limits for ophthalmic use. To avoid injury to the
patient, use only the Ophthalmic preset when performing ocular examinations.
CAUTION!
Avoid contact with mucous membranes (e.g. eye, nose, mouth) and non-intact areas of the skin
that have been opened by cuts, abrasions, dermatitis, chapped skin, etc unless probe has been
disinfected and protected by sterile, legally marketed probe sheath according to your institution's
protocol and/or instructions provided with the covers.
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