Safety Precautions 1-9
10. The damage of the probe may be caused by the contact of
improper gel or cleaner:
z DO NOT soak or saturate probes in the strong polar solution
of ethanol, chloride of lime, ammonium chloride, acetone or
formaldehyde.
z DO NOT contact the probe with solutions or ultrasound gels
containing oily medium such as mineral oil or lanoline.
NOTE: Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction:
z Before connecting or disconnecting the probe, freeze or turn off the
diagnostic ultrasound system.
z Clean and disinfect the probe before and after each examination.
z After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly. Otherwise,
the ultrasound
gel may solidify and the image quality would be degraded.
Ambient conditions:
1. To prevent the probe from being damaged, do not use it where it will be
exposed to:
z Direct sunlight or X-rays
z Sudden changes in temperature
z Dust
z Excessive vibration
z Heat generators
2. Use the probes under the following ambient conditions (except D6-2 and D6-
2A):
z ambient temperature: 0°C to 40°C
z relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
z atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
3. Use the D6-2/D6-2A probe under the following ambient conditions:
z ambient temperature: 10°C to 40°C
z relative humidity: 25% to 90% (no condensation)
z atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe, please check the probe
performance periodically.
1.5 Latex Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for
obtaining probe sheath, pricing information, samples and local distribution information. For
CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Tel: 1-800-445-6741
WWW.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in latex (natural rubber) sensitive patients may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic
shock, and may include difficulty in breathing (wheezing),
dizziness, shock, swelling of the face, hives, sneezing or itching
of the eyes (FDA Medical Alert on latex products, “Allergic
Reactions to Latex-containing Medical Devices”, issued on March
29, 1991).