Samsung HS40 - Sheaths

9 – 10 HS40 Service Manual
9.1.3. Sheaths
Sheaths are recommended for clinical applications of an invasive nature, including
intraoperative, transrectal, transvaginal, and biopsy procedures. Using a sheath also prevents
contamination from blood or other bodily fluids during operations or biopsy.
Samsung Medison does not supply sheaths, so appropriate sheaths should be purchased
independently.
WARNING
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Always keep sheaths in a sterile state.
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Sheaths are disposable. Do not reuse them.
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If sheaths are torn or soiled after use, clean and disinfect the probe.
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In neurosurgical applications, a disinfected probe must be used with sterile
gel and a sterile pyrogen-free sheath.
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If the sterile sheath becomes compromised during neurosurgical applications
involving a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the probe cannot be
successfully sterilized by any disinfection method.
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Some sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc, which can cause allergic
reactions in some individuals. Please refer to the FDA Medical Alert released
on March 29, 1991.
9.1.3.1. Installing the Sheath
1. Remove the sheath from the packaging, and fill it with ultrasound gel. Be sure to put on
sterilized surgical gloves.
2. Insert the probe into the sheath and pull the latex tip to cover the probe completely. If
possible, cover the probe cable as well.
3. Ensure that there are no air bubbles trapped within the ultrasound gel. If necessary, secure
the sheath to the probe and the probe cable.
4. Dispose of the sheath after use.