VitaScan LT
User and Service Manual
Note:
While scanning, avoid making any changes in the position, angle or pressure of the
Scanhead.
Regular Inspecons and Maintenance
VitaScan LT is a Medical Electric Equipment and therefore needs special precautions
regarding EMC. VitaScan LT needs to be installed and put into service according to the
EMC information provided in the accompanying documents.
Weekly Inspecons:
Once a week, you should inspect the Scanhead and cable for physical faults or cracks.
Cracks that allow the leakage or ingress of uid may aect the safety and/or the
performance of the instrument. Any apparent faults or cracks must be referred to your
authorized VitaScan Service Center or your local VitaScan distributor.
Monthly Accuracy Check:
Cauon:
In the event of changes in the performance of the instrument, discontinue use and contact
your authorized VitaScan LT Service Center or your local VitaScan LT distributor.
Each month, or whenever accuracy assessment is desired or in question, the accuracy of
the VitaScan LT should be tested using the following procedure:
• Take a Pre-void measurement of bladder volume.
• Void or catheterize into a measuring beaker.
• Take a post-void measurement of bladder volume to check for post-void residual (PVR)
• Subtract the post-void measurement form the pre-void measurement and compare to
the voided volume.
• Take a measurement on a Vitacon Phantom.
• The measured volume should be within a range ± 7.5% on volumes greater than 100
ml¹
• or ± 7.5 ml on volumes less than 100 ml¹
¹Accuracy specicaons in accordance with stated instrucons, scanning on Vitacon
phantom.
• Aim the Scanhead so the ultrasound is
projected toward the expected location
of the bladder. For most patients, this
means aiming the tip of the Scanhead
toward the patient’s coccyx.
• Press and release the scan button,
located on the Scanhead.
• Locate the bladder.
• Press and release the scan button and
hold the Scanhead steady throughout
the scan.
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