6  Transesophageal Transducer 
6 - 10  Instructions for Use 
Transducer Articulation Controls (V7M) 
  Caution: Do not use your hands or fingers to bend or manipulate the articulating section of the 
transesophageal transducer. To avoid severe damage to the articulating mechanism, use only 
the transducer controls to change the articulation angle. 
The Array Rotation Control, Flex Control, and Friction Brake are located on the handle of the 
transducer. 
 
Example of V7M transducer articulation controls. 
1  Array Rotation Control 
  Rotates the transducer crystal within the distal tip of the transducer 
2  Flex Control 
  Bends the articulating section of the transducer shaft 
3  Friction Brake Lock Indicator 
  Red lock indicator means the friction brake is locked. 
  White lock indicator means the friction brake is unlocked. 
4  Friction Brake 
  Locks the flex control