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10. Transducer damage may be caused by inappropriate gel,
detergent or cleanser:
Do not soak or saturate transducers with solutions containing
alcohol, bleach, ammonium chloride compounds, acetone or
formaldehyde.
Avoid contact with solutions or coupling gels containing
mineral oil or lanolin.
NOTE: 1. Read the following precautions to prevent the probe from malfunction.
z Before connecting or disconnecting the probe, freeze or turn off the
ultrasound diagnostic 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.
2. Ambient conditions:
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
Use the probes under the specified ambient conditions.
3. Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe, please check
the probe’s performance periodically.
NOTE:
The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU
member states o
nly: The use of this symbol indicates that this
system should not be treated as household waste. By
ensuring that this system is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent bringing potential negative consequences to the
environment and human health. For more detailed
information with regard to returning and recycling this
system, please consult the distributor from whom you
purchased the system.
* For system products, this label may be attached to the main unit only.
4. Latex Alert
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).
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