are recommended for transrectal, transesophageal, and intravaginal
procedures, but in China and Japan, the covers are mandatory. Philips
recommends the use of qualified covers.
• Bite guards are mandatory for TEE transducers. See "Bite Guards" on page
292.
• Do not apply the transducer cover and gel until you are ready to perform
the procedure. Transducers should not be left soaking in gel.
• In intraoperative applications, sterilized transducers should be used with
sterile gel and a sterile transducer cover.
• Transducer covers can contain natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic
reactions in some individuals. See "Latex Product Alert" on page 300.
For information on ordering transducer covers, contact CIVCO Medical Solutions
(see "Supplies and Accessories" on page 22).
Latex Product Alert
Philips ultrasound systems and transducers do not contain natural rubber latex
that contacts humans. Natural rubber latex is not used on any ultrasound
transducer, including transthoracic, intraoperative, and transesophageal
echocardiography (TEE) transducers. It also is not used on Philips ECG cables
for the products in this manual.
WARNING
The M2203A bite guard strap contains natural rubber latex, which may cause
allergic reactions.
For information on allergic reactions to latex-containing medical devices, see
"FDA Medical Alert on Latex" on page 46.
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
WARNING
If a sterile transducer cover becomes compromised during an intraoperative
application involving a patient with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy,
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