Probes and Biopsy 13-21 
No.  Name  Description 
<7> Guiding block 
Used for installing the needles of different 
specifications, 5 types of needles are available. 
<8> 
Specification of guiding 
block (14G) 
Matched with the corresponding biopsy needle (14G).
<9> 
Guiding hole of biopsy 
needle  
Used for installing the needles. 
<10> 
Pinch nut of needle-
guided bracket 
Used for locking the needle-guided bracket and the 
probe. 
 
13.2.3  Needle-guided Bracket Inspection and 
Installation 
Inspection of the Needle-guided Bracket 
Be sure to perform inspections before and after use of the needle-guided bracket. If an 
abnormality is found on the needle-guided bracket, immediately stop using it and contact 
MINDRAY Customer Service Department or sales representative. 
1.  Sterilize the needle-guided bracket before and after use. 
2.  Confirm that the needle-guided bracket is free of damage, deformation, stripping, 
and malfunction, loose or missing parts. 
3.  Confirm that the needle-guided bracket is securely mounted in the correct position. 
Installing the Needle-guided Bracket 
 NGB-004 
(1)  Put on the sterile probe sheath. 
 
(2)  Open the retaining clamp, align the needle-guided bracket with the probe to 
locate the locating bulge on the needle guide to the locating grooves on the 
probe, and then turn the retaining clamp to match it with the probe (See the 
figure below).