Hitachi UST-9120 - Preparations for Use; Start up Check; Visual Check; Verification of Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization

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MN1-5531 Rev. 10
3. Preparations for Use
3-1. Start up check
3-1-1. Visual check
Visually check the probe tip, ultrasonic irradiation area, cable and connector.
If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities
are found, do not use the equipment.
3-1-2. Verication of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
Verify that cleaning, disinfection and sterilization are conducted according to the intended use.
3-1-3. Verication of operation
Connect to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument by following the instructions in section 4-2, “Connecting
to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument" and check that the selected probe match the convex display
and the displayed frequency and check the image for errors.
Remarks
For details on the displayed screens, see the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic
instrument.
If the probe is operated in still air, brightness on the top of the image may be non uniform, but this does
not affect the performance of the probe.
Warning
Be sure to preparations for use.
Using the probe without noticing an abnormal condition can result in injury to the operator or patient.
If an inspection nds an abnormal condition in the probe, immediately stop use and contact one of
our ofces and/or distributor's ofces listed on the back cover.
Caution
Do not use the probe if the selected probe and image do not match the frequency.
An incorrect acoustic output can result in burns or other injuries to the patient. Contact one of our
ofces and/or distributor's ofces listed on the back cover.