13 Probes and Biopsy
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Keep the sterilization package together with other sterilized surgical instruments in a sterile
item storage area.
13.2.6 Storage and Transportation
• Do not use the carrying case for storing the needle-guided bracket. If the carrying case is used
for storage, it may become a source of infection.
• Between examinations, keep the needle-guided bracket in a sterile environment.
• If the needle-guided bracket is sent to your MINDRAY representative for repair, be sure to
disinfect or sterilize it and keep it in the carrying case to prevent infection.
• Sterilize the carrying case as necessary.
• Store or transport the needle-guided bracket under the following ambient conditions:
– Ambient temperature: -20 °C to 55 °C
– Relative humidity: 20% to 85% (no condensation)
13.2.7 Disposal
Be sure to sterilize the needle-guided bracket before disposing of it.
Disposal of the needle-guided brackets is in accordance with SanPiN 2.1.7.2790-10.
Contact your MINDRAY representative when disposing of this device.
13.3 Middle Line
Middle Line helps to locate and observe the focus point of lithotripsy wave during lithotripsy
treatment. By means of providing information for the lithotripsy machine as well as a tool for
watching the procedure of lithotripsy in real-time, you can adjust the intension and frequency of the
lithotripsy wave through lithotripsy machine.
This function in the ultrasound system is for lesion (stone) location and observation only. For
details, please refer to lithotripsy machine accompanying manuals.
Turn on Middle Line function.
• The middle line is a vertical dotted line located in the middle of the screen, the position and
direction of which cannot be changed.
• There is a mark icon of “×” located on the middle line which can be moved up and down along
the line.
• To use the Middle Line function of the ultrasound system:
a. Change the mark position and by adjusting lithotripsy machine tools or patient posture to
locate the stone center at the mark.
b. Read the depth of the mark by observing the depth caliper on the screen.
c. After the stone is located, refer to lithotripsy machine manuals to perform the lithotripsy.
d. The depth of the mark is displayed in the image parameter area of the screen.
13.4 eSpacial Navi
The eSpacial Navi function builds up the connection between the ultrasound system and the
processed needles. The needle position appears on the image in real time. Meanwhile, the virtual