Transducers and Biopsy 
12-19 
Plastic/needle detachable needle-guided bracket: 
 
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No.  Name  Description 
1 Guiding block 
Used for installing biopsy needle; there are five 
specifications of guiding blocks for different biopsy needles 
2 Angle block 
Used for determining the angle of the biopsy; there are 
three specifications of blocks of angle   
3 
Support of 
needle-guided 
bracket 
Used for installing the needle-guided bracket on the 
transducer  
4 
Specification of 
guiding block (13G) 
Matched with the corresponding biopsy needle (13G) 
5 
Groove and tab of 
the needle-guided 
bracket 
Respectively matched with the tab and groove of the 
transducer  
6  Needle guide hole    Used for installing the biopsy needle 
7 
Specification of angle 
block (60°) 
Corresponding to the size of the biopsy angle (60°) 
12.2.3  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, 
malfunction, loose, or missing parts. 
3.  Confirm that the needle-guided bracket is securely mounted in the correct position. 
12.2.4  Installing the Needle-guided Bracket 
  NGB-001 metal/needle detachable needle-guided bracket 
1) Put on the transducer cover. 
2) Select a proper needle-guided bracket, and match the groove with the tab of the 
transducer. Mount the bracket onto the transducer.