GE BK MEDICAL 8838 Series User manual

For Professional Users Only
English
BB1857-H
April-2023
User Guide
Type 8838
3DART Transducer

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Indications for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Imaging Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using a Transducer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Transducer Control Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Endovaginal, Anorectal, and Transrectal Imaging with Type 8838 . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rotating the 2D Imaging Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3D Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning after Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
English source version
BB1857-H

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8838 User Guide (BB1857-H)
Introduction 5
Introduction
This is the user guide for 3D ART Transducer Type 8838 and must be used together
with Care and Cleaning which contains important safety information.
Intended use
The transducer is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis
of the human body.
Indications for use
8838 is suitable for 3D transrectal prostate and transvaginal imaging. It is also
suitable for contrast imaging
1
.
Patient Population
The patient population is adults.
Figure 1. 3DART Transducer Type 8838.
Imaging Plane
The transducer contains a linear array of ultrasound elements that rotates covering an
adjustable angle up to 360º to produce a 3D image, thus giving a better orientation
when viewing an area of interest. No moving parts contact human tissue.
Figure 2. 2D imaging plane.
Physicians
only
Caution Rx-c1
United States Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
1. ProFocus only
The default position for the
imaging plane is opposite the
button on the handle