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Using Sheath
Sheaths are recommended for clinical applications of an invasive nature, including
intraoperative, transrectal, transvaginal, and biopsy procedures.
Samsung Medison does not supply sheaths, so you should purchase appropriate supplies from
your regular supplier.
WARNING
■ Always keep sheaths in a sterile state.
■ Sheaths are disposable. Do not reuse them.
■ If sheaths are torn or soiled after use, clean and disinfect the probe.
■ In neurosurgical applications, a disinfected probe must be used with sterile
gel and a sterile pyrogen-free sheath.
■ 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.
■ 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.
▌ Installing the Sheath
1. Put on sterile gloves. Unpack the sheath and fill it with acoustic coupling gel.
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 within the ultrasound gel. If necessary, secure the
sheath to the probe and the probe cable.
4. Dispose of the sheath after use.
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