Mindray P8-2Ts - Sheath; Bite-Guard

Examination
26 Operator's Manual
CAUTION
Only use water-soluble acoustic coupling gel. Other coupling gels containing
ingredients like ethanol, mineral oil, Iodine, lotions, lanolin, aloe vera or methyl or
ethyl parabenzoic acid can cause transducer damage.
4.2.2 Sheath
Forpatientprotection,asterile,single-use,latexsheathcanbeusedoverthetransducer
beforeperformingexamination.Useacommerciallyavailabletransducersheath.
Ifused,placethelatexsheathoverthetransducerandgastroscopeshaftuptobutnot
coveringthehandle.Rubthetipcarefullytoensurethatallairbubbleshavebeenremoved
fromthetransducer’sacousticwindowarea.Inadditiontothegelontheacousticwindow,
applyasufcientamountofacousticcouplinggelontheoutsideofthesheathatthetipof
thetransducer.
CAUTION
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Be sure to cover the transducer with a new (unused) transducer sheath to prevent
infection during examination. If the package of a transducer sheath is open or
broken, the sterilization of the transducer sheath may not be sufficient. Do not
use such a transducer sheath.
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The sheath contains natural rubber latex and talc that can cause allergic reactions
in some individuals. In the USA, refer to FDA Medical Alert MDA91-1.
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Do not exert force on the window area.
Method(forreference):
1. Placeanappropriateamountofgelinsidesheathoronthetransducersurface.Poor
imagingmayresultifnogelisused.
2. Insertthetransducerintothesheath.
3. Pullsheathtightlyovertransducersurfacetoremovewrinklesandairbubbles,and
takecaretoavoidpuncturingthesheath.Securesheathwiththeenclosedelastic
bands.
4. Inspectthesheathtoensuretherearenoholesortears.
4.2.3 Bite-guard
Placethebite-guardonthetransducersothatafterinsertionofthetransducerthebite-
guardcaneasilybeplacedinthepatient’smouth.Thebite-guardcanalsobeplacedinthe
patient’smouthbeforeinsertingthetransducer.
WARNING
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The use of a bite-guard is mandatory. Failure to use the bite-guard may result in
damage to the transducer, which could result in a safety hazard. Damage to the
transducer due to biting is not covered by the transducer’s warranty.