Probes and Biopsy 13-29 
 
 NGB-011 
Hold the probe and the needle-guided bracket, and then open the grip knob of the 
needle-guided bracket. 
 NGB-016 
(1)  Screw out the nut on the guiding block to release the biopsy needle.   
   
(2)  Remove the guiding block in the direction of the needle tail, and then remove the 
needle. 
(3)  Screw the pinch nut of the bracket to release the needle-guided bracket. 
 
   
(4)  Separate the probe and the needle-guided bracket. 
13.2.6  Clean and Sterilize the Needle-guided Bracket 
Cleaning 
1.  Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection. 
2.  Wash the needle-guided bracket with water or soap water to remove all the external 
matters. Or, clean the needle-guided bracket with urethane sponge. 
3.  Wipe off the water on the needle-guided bracket using sterile cloth or gauze after 
washing it. 
Sterilization 
1.  Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection. 
2.  Clean the needle-guided bracket before sterilizing it. MINDRAY recommends the 
following solution or sterilizing system to sterilize the needle-guided bracket. 
3.  Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant.