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ECO 2 Ultrasound Diagnostic System
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9.3.2 Operating Transvaginal Probe
The transvaginal probe is an endo-cavity probe, for the operation safety, please refer to “Care and
Maintenance” for cleaning and disinfection.
The temperature at the tip of the probe displays on the screen for monitoring. No temperature
above 43º C is allowed. It also depends on the patient’s body temperature. When the temperature
of probe tip exceeds 43º C, the probe will stop working immediately to protect the patient.
Transvaginal probe should be used with FDA approved condom or probe cover. See the following
instructions to put the probe into the condom:
CAUTION:
 Some patients may be allergic to natural rubber or medical device with rubber contains. FDA
suggests that the user identify these patients and be prepared to treat allergic reactions promptly
before scanning.
 Only water-solvable solutions or gel can be used. Petroleum or mineral oil-based materials may
harm the cover.
 When the transvaginal probe is activated outside patient’s body, its acoustic output level should
be decreased to avoid any harmful interference with other equipment.
Operation Procedure:
 Put on medical sterile glove
 Get the condom for the package.
 Unfold the condom.
 Load some ultrasound gel into condom.
 Take the condom with one hand, and put the probe head into the condom.
 Fasten the condom on the end of the probe handle.
 Confirm the integrity of the condom, and repeat the above steps to the condom if any damage
to the condom is found.
9.3.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting TV and TR Probes
We strongly recommend wearing gloves when cleaning and disinfecting any endocavitary
probe.