Probes and Biopsy 13-7
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:
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 become source of infection.