8.3 Acoustic Stando
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CAUTION
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• Never change or modify Acoustic Stando. Other-
wise, the function / performance cannot be guaran-
teed.
• Do not use it together with a defibrillator. Other-
wise, performance degradation or a failure of the
transducer can occur.
• Do not use anything (mineral oil, lubricant, lotion,
uids that contain organic solvents, etc.) other than
ultrasound gels for ultrasound imaging and the
cleaners and disinfectants described in this manu-
al.
• Do not stretch Acoustic Stando unnecessarily, or
attach it in an unspecified manner. Otherwise, it
can be broken.
• Do not apply a strong force to Acoustic Standoff.
Otherwise, it can become deformed / broken.
• Do not use Acoustic Standoff together with the
biopsy adapter. Forcibly attaching both Acoustic
Stando and the biopsy adapter to the transducer
can result in damage to them.
• Be careful to prevent foreign objects from adhering
to the Acoustic Stando surface. Clean / disinfect
the surface if any foreign objects. Use of Acoustic
Standoff with adherents remaining on its surface
for an examination can result in an erroneous diag-
nosis.
• When the ultrasound gel between the lens and
Acoustic Standoff of the transducer being used
becomes insufficient, temporarily detach Acous-
tic Standoff, wipe the ultrasound gel off Acoustic
Stando and the transducer, and then follow the at-
tachment procedure in Usage to reattach Acoustic
Stando. Replenishing ultrasound gel while forcibly
stretching Acoustic Stando can damage Acoustic
Stando and the transducer.
• When cleaning Acoustic Standoff, use a piece of
gauze, soft sponge, etc. and avoid scrubbing it with
sharp objects.
• It is possible to use it for a nerve block injection
or biopsy procedure; however, avoid punctur-
ing Acoustic Standoff with an injection or biopsy
needle. Otherwise, there is a possibility that Acous-
tic Standoff is broken and some parts of broken
Acoustic Standoff enter the patient’s body or that
the needle is clogged.
• Store the ultrasound gel as described in the in-
struction manual. Otherwise, there is a risk of infec-
tion.
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8.3.2 Usage
For the handling of transducers, see "8.1 Transducer".
For the operation of the system, see the corresponding
sections in Operation Manuals: Fundamentals / Appli-
cations.
Attach Acoustic Stando to one of the following trans-
ducers.
Do not attach it to any other transducer.
Trade name Manufacturer
LINEAR PROBE L18-4
Konica Minolta, Inc.
LINEAR PROBE L14-4
Use and store Acoustic Stando in the following loca-
tions:
• Where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or radiation
such as X-rays
• Where little dust is present
• Where it is free of vibration
Observe the following environmental conditions when
using / storing / transporting Acoustic Stando:
• Usage environment range
Temperature: +10 to +40 [°C] (no condensation)
Humidity: 30 to 80 [% RH] (no condensation)
Atmospheric pressure:
700 to 1060 [hPa]
Altitude: 3000 m or less
• Transportation environment range
Typical modes of transport (land vehicle, ship and
aircraft) will be used.
Temperature: -20 to +60 [°C] (no condensation)
Humidity: 20 to 90 [% RH] (no condensation)
Atmospheric pressure:
700 to 1060 [hPa]
• Storage environment range
Temperature: -20 to +60 [°C] (no condensation)
Humidity: 20 to 90 [% RH] (no condensation)
Atmospheric pressure:
700 to 1060 [hPa]
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Before use
• Check Acoustic Stando for any abnormalities such
as breakage, cut and deformation. Even before the
expiry date, do not use it if something abnormal is
found.
• Always clean / disinfect Acoustic Standoff before
use. (It is not cleaned / disinfected by default at the
time of purchase.)
• To attach Acoustic Stando to the transducer, wear
disinfected / sterilized gloves.
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