Probes and Biopsy 13-5
Procedures for operating (with no biopsy function):
Inspection before examination
Connection to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system
Examinations
Disconnection to the ultrasonic
diagnostic system
Wiping off the ultrasound gel
Thoroughly cleaning the transducer
Drying the transducer
Disinfecting the transducer
Rinsing the transducer
Drying the transducer
Inspection after use
Storage
WARNING:
Thoroughly clean the probe and needle-guided bracket, then disinfect
the probe and sterilize the needle-guided bracket before and after an
ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure is performed. Failure to do so
may cause the probe and the needle-guided bracket to become
sources of infection.