Probes
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3. Ensure the guide is properly seated and secure by pushing
forward on the needle insertion end of the guide until the
attachment node is firmly in place in its hole.
Biopsy needle path verification
Perform the Needle path verification once a year or whenever
there is a suspicion of malfunction.
To verify that the path of the needle is accurately indicated
within the guide zone on the system monitor, perform the
following:
1. Properly install the bracket and biopsy guide (see
page 566).
2. Scan in a container filled with a glycerol solution (6% in
water).
3. Display the biopsy guide zone on the monitor (see
page 569).
4. Ensure that the needle echo falls within the guide zone
markers.
Starting the biopsy procedure
1. Press BIOPSY.
Enabling color flow
would allow for vi-
sualization of the
vascular structure
around the area to
be biopsied.
2. Place sterile coupling gel on the scanning surface of the
probe/sheath.
3. Perform the biopsy.
Cleaning, disinfection and disposal
1. Refer to the Ultra-Pro II
TM
Needle Guide user manual for
cleaning and disinfection of the bracket.
2. Perform cleaning and disinfection of the probe as described
in page 556.
3. Dispose the sheath, bands and needle guide after use,
according to medical regulations for biohazardious waste.
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