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.