Hitachi Aloka Medical UST-9113P-3.5 User manual

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MN1-1014 Rev.14MN1-1014 Rev.15
Puncture Electronic Convex Probe
UST-9113P-3.5
Instruction Manual
MN1-1014 Rev.15

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This is an instruction for model UST-9113P-3.5, an ultrasound probe.
Read the manual carefully before using the instrument. Take special note of the items in section 1, "Safety
Precautions".
Keep this manual securely for future reference.
The CE mark on the probe indicates that this probe is valid when it is connected to equipment bearing the CE
mark that is specied as available in section 2 of this document. Therefore, if a probe bearing the CE mark is
connected to equipment that is specied as available but does not have a CE mark, part of this instruction
manual may not apply.
Symbols used in this document
The terms below are used in the safety information provided to prevent hazards and injuries to the operator
or patients. The severities of the hazard and injury that can occur when failing to observe the displayed
safety information are indicated in four levels: "Danger", "Warning", "Caution" and "Note".
Danger
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to
the operator or patient.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to
the operator or patient.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
to the operator or patient, or property damage only.
Note
Indicates a strong request concerning an item that must be observed in order to prevent damage or
deterioration of the equipment and also to ensure that it is used efciently.
The type of safety information is indicated by the symbols below.
This symbol means attention is required.
This symbol means that the described action is prohibited.
This symbol means the described action is mandatory.
Introduction

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Precautions
1-1. Intended use.....................................................................................................................1
1-2. Usage precautions.............................................................................................................1
1-2-1. Warnings and safety information.................................................................................................... 2
1-2-2. Puncture precautions ...................................................................................................................... 4
1-2-3. Washing, disinfection and sterilization precautions ....................................................................... 7
1-2-4. Labels ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Specications and Parts name
2-1. Principles of operation....................................................................................................13
2-2. Specications..................................................................................................................14
2-2-1. Specications of the probe ........................................................................................................... 14
2-2-2. Specications of the puncture adapter ........................................................................................ 15
2-3. Performance....................................................................................................................16
2-4. Names of each parts......................................................................................................16
2-5. Environmental conditions..............................................................................................17
2-5-1. Operating environmental conditions ............................................................................17
2-5-2. Storage environmental conditions ...............................................................................17
2-6. Classication of ME equipment .....................................................................................17
3. Preparations for Use
3-1. Start up check of the probe.............................................................................................19
3-1-1. Visual check ............................................................................................................19
3-1-2. Verication of washing, disinfection and sterilization...................................................19
3-1-3. Verication of operation ............................................................................................19
3-2. Start up check of the puncture adapter ...........................................................................20
3-2-1. Visual check ............................................................................................................20
3-2-2. Mechanical inspection................................................................................................20
3-2-3. Verication of operation..............................................................................................20
3-3. Checking the needle echo ...............................................................................................21
3-3-1. Check preparation ......................................................................................................21
3-3-2. Checking the needle echo............................................................................................22
3-4. Performing washing and sterilization.............................................................................22

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4. Usage
4-1. Operation ........................................................................................................................23
4-2. Attaching of the puncture adapter...................................................................................24
4-3. Usage of the needle stopper and the depth gauge.................................................................24
4-4. Leaving the needle..........................................................................................................27
4-5. Removal of the puncture adapter....................................................................................27
4-6. Connecting to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument .....................................................28
4-7. Removing from the ultrasound diagnostic instrument ...................................................29
4-8. Precautions when performing puncture operations ........................................................30
4-9. Actions to be taken when an abnormal state is detected.................................................32
4-9-1. Ensuring safety of patients..........................................................................................32
4-9-2. Handling the instrument ............................................................................................32
5. Washing, Disinfection and Sterilization
5-1. Washing ..........................................................................................................................34
5-1-1. Probe tip and accessories ............................................................................................34
5-1-2. Cable and connector...................................................................................................34
5-2. Disinfection ....................................................................................................................35
5-2-1. Chemical disinfection.................................................................................................35
5-2-2. Gas disinfection ........................................................................................................36
5-3. Sterilization.....................................................................................................................37
5-3-1. Ethylene oxide gas (EOG) sterilization ..........................................................................37
5-3-2. Liquid sterilization ...................................................................................................................... 38
6. Storage
6-1. Actions before storing...................................................................................................39
6-2. Environmental conditions for storage............................................................................39
7. Moving and Transporting
7-1. Moving and transporting ..............................................................................................41
7-2. Preparing the probe and accessories for moving ............................................................41
7-3. Packing for transportation ............................................................................................41
7-4. Environmental conditions during transportation .........................................................41