Hitachi UST-52124 User manual

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Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
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Please read through this Instruction Manual carefully prior to use.
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Electronic Sector Probe
UST-52124
Instruction Manual
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This is an instruction for model UST-52124, 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 severity 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. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization precautions............................................................3
1-2-3. Labels........................................................................................................................4
2. Specications and Parts name
2-1. Principles of operation......................................................................................................9
2-2. Specications..................................................................................................................10
2-3. Performance....................................................................................................................11
2-4. Names of each parts......................................................................................................11
2-5. Environmental conditions..............................................................................................12
2-5-1. Operating environmental conditions ............................................................................12
2-5-2. Storage environmental conditions ...............................................................................12
2-6. Classication of ME equipment .....................................................................................12
3. Preparations for Use
3-1. Start up check ................................................................................................................13
3-1-1. Visual check ............................................................................................................13
3-1-2. Verication of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization .....................................................13
3-1-3. Verication of operation ............................................................................................13
4. Usage
4-1. Operation ........................................................................................................................15
4-2. Connecting to ultrasound diagnostic instrument ..........................................................16
4-3. Removing from the ultrasound diagnostic instrument ...................................................17
4-4. Actions to be taken when an abnormal state is detected.................................................18
4-4-1. Ensuring safety of patients..........................................................................................18
4-4-2. Handling the instrument ............................................................................................18
5. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
5-1. Precautions for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization..................................................20
5-2. Reprocessing instruction according to ISO 17664 .........................................................21
5-3. Point of use (Pre-cleaning) .............................................................................................23
5-4. Containment and transportation......................................................................................23

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5-5. Manual cleaning and disinfection...................................................................................24
5-5-1. Manual cleaning ........................................................................................................24
5-5-2. Manual disinfection ...................................................................................................25
5-5-3. Cable and connector...................................................................................................25
5-6. Automated cleaning and disinfecting .............................................................................26
5-7. Applicable cleaners and disinfectants / Suppliers List ...................................................27
5-8. Drying.............................................................................................................................29
5-9. Maintenance, inspection and testing...............................................................................29
5-10. Packaging......................................................................................................................29
5-11. Sterilization...................................................................................................................30
5-11-1. STERRAD®sterilization...........................................................................................30
5-11-2. Liquid sterilization (USA only)...................................................................................31
5-12. Storage..........................................................................................................................31
6. Storage
6-1. Actions before storing the probe.................................................................................33
6-2. Environmental conditions for storage............................................................................33
7. Moving and Transporting
7-1. Moving and transporting ..............................................................................................35
7-2. Preparing the probe and accessories for moving ............................................................35
7-3. Packing for transportation ............................................................................................35
7-4. Environmental conditions during transportation .........................................................35
8. Periodic Inspection
8-1. Safety tests.....................................................................................................................37
8-2. Testing of measurement tolerances.................................................................................38
8-2-1. Conducting tests ...........................................................................................................38
8-2-2. Result judgement .........................................................................................................38
9. Conguration
9-1. Standard conguration...................................................................................................39
10. Disposal of the Device .......................................................................................................41
This Instruction Manual contains the main body of 42pages and 5pages until the CONTENTS.

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1. Safety Precautions
1-1. Intended use
This probe is intended for use by a doctor or other qualied operator when placed into direct contact with the
skin making ultrasonic observations of surrounding organs.
Caution
Do not use this equipment for other than its intended purpose.
Use for other purposes can cause burns or other injuries to the patient or operator.
1-2. Usage precautions
The terms below are used in the safety information provided to prevent hazards and injuries to the operator
or patients. The severity 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.

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1-2-1. Warnings and safety information
Warning
Follow the information in this manual and the documentation supplied with any equipment used
together with this probe.
Use that is not in accordance with the supplied documentation can result in a serious or moderate
injury, equipment breakdown, or physical damage that impairs operation.
Be sure to preparations for use.
Use of the probe while failing to notice an abnormal condition can result in injury to the operator or
patient. If any abnormalities are noted on the probe in the startup inspection, immediately stop using
it and contact one of our ofces and/or distributor's ofces listed on the back cover. See section 3-1
“Startup inspection” for the startup inspection content and procedure.
Do not use on the eyes.
This probe is not intended for use on the eyes. The acoustic output can have an adverse effect on the
eyes..
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the probe.
Electric shock or other unforeseen accidents could result. Contact one of our ofces and/or distribu-
tor's ofces listed on the back cover to request repair.
Clean, disinfect and sterilize before using the probe.
Perform proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after use.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection. Note that the probe is not sterilized at the factory.
Before using the probe rst, be sure to clean, disinfect and sterilize it.
Wear medical gloves during examination.
Conducting examinations with the bare hands can expose the operator to a risk of infection.
Dispose the probe used for patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Otherwise, there is a risk of infection to the operator or patient. Our ultrasound probe is not compatible
with any disinfection/sterilization method for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
When using ultrasound contrast agent, follow the supplied documentation.
Unexpected accidents could result. Check the state of the patient and take appropriate precautions
to avoid side effects.
Do not use the probe fallen on to oor.
Ohterwise, there is a risk of infection. Stop the operation, and perform the procedure in section 8-1
"Safety tests," section 5 "Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization" and section 3-1 "Startup inspection."
Caution
Constantly check for anything abnormal about the patient’s condition and probe.
Continued use without noticing that an abnormal condition has occurred can result in an electric
shock and injury to the operator or patient. If an abnormal condition occurs, immediately move the
probe away from the patient and stop use of the probe.
The probe is vulnerable to damage by impact. Therefore, handle it with care.
There is a risk of damage to the probe when the probe is fallen or hit somewhere.
Do not use this probe with other equipment except for those specically approved in the manual.
Use with unapproved equipment can result in an electric shock, burn, or other injury to the patient or
operator and damage to the probe and the other equipment.

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Scan for the minimum length of time necessary for the diagnosis and at the lowest suitable output.
Overuse can adversely affect the internal tissues of the patient.
For details about the acoustic output, please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
Regularly perform maintenance inspection and safety tests of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument
and probe.
If you use equipment for a long period of time, it can reduce the performance, or cause smoke or
re. If anything unusual occurs, immediately stop using it and contact one of our ofces and/or
distributor's ofces listed on the back cover.
Use, move, and transport the probe under the environmental conditions specied in this manual.
Otherwise, it may be damaged.
See section 2-5 "Environmental conditions" and section 7-4 "Environmental conditions during
transportation."
1-2-2. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization precautions
Warning
Wear protective gloves and other protective gear during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Handling of the probe with your bare hands before disinfection or sterilization can result in an
infection.
After soaking in cleaning agents, thoroughly wash the probe with running water.
Residual cleaning agents can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
After soaking in a disinfectant, throughly wash the equipment with deionized water. Leavings of the
disinfectant can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Perform aeration completely after gas disinfection and sterilization.
Residual gas can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Do not clean, disinfect or sterilize using procedures other than those specied in this manual.
Infection could result due to incomplete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. It can also result in
damage to the probe or reduced performance. The probe cannot withstand autoclave sterilization or
boiling and other types of sterilization at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F).
For details on the usage conditions of chemicals and sterilization procedures, refer to the documentation
supplied with the respective chemical or sterilization equipment.
Infection could result due to incomplete disinfection or sterilization. This could also cause
deterioration of the probe.
Caution
Do not immerse the probe in any liquids beyond the range of IPX7 shown in section 2-2 "Specications".
Use when liquid has gotten inside the connector can result in a risk of electric shock to the operator
or patient. If liquid gets inside the connector, immediately stop use and contact one of our ofces and/
or distributor's ofces listed on the back cover.

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Label 2
Label 1
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1-2-3. Labels
(1) Probe unit
Electronic sector probe mark
Frequency