Transducers and Biopsy 
12-6 
Procedures for operating (with no biopsy function): 
 
WARNING: 
Disinfect the transducer and sterilize the needle-guided bracket 
before and after an ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure is 
performed. Failure to do so may cause the transducer and the 
needle-guided bracket become source of infection. 
Inspection before examination 
Connection to the ultrasonic 
Examinations 
Wiping off the ultrasound gel 
Washing the transducer with water
Disconnection to the ultrasonic 
Draining/drying 
Immersion into disinfectant 
Disinfection 
Removing the transducer from 
Rinsing the transducer into sterile 
Draining/drying 
Inspection after use 
Storage