Hitachi S31kp User manual

MN1-5831 Rev.5

S31KP Probe

Instruction Manual

Specication

MN1-5831 Rev.5

Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel

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Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction

Manual “Safety (MN1-5986)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization

(MN1-6000)“ carefully prior to use.

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Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-

ment for any future reference.

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MN1-5831 Rev.5

Introduction

This is the instruction manual for S31KP probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi’s ultrasound diagnostic

instrument and can be mainly used for observation of human internal organs during surgery.

Prior to use, read this manual as well as the separate instruction manual “Safety” in which information for safe use is

provided.

The probe bears the CE mark but the mark is valid only when the probe is connected to the ultrasound diagnostic

instrument bearing the CE mark.

Symbols used in this document

Safety information is classied into Danger ,Warning Caution, and Note according to the level of hazard. Those terms

are used in the safety information provided to prevent hazards and injuries to the operator or patients.

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 that attention is required.

This symbol means that the described action is prohibited.

This symbol means that the described action is mandatory.

MN1-5831 Rev.5

CONTENTS

1. General Information...................................................................................................................................1

1-1. Intended use...................................................................................................................................................................1

1-2. Classication of ME equipment....................................................................................................................................1

1-3. Standard components ....................................................................................................................................................1

1-4. Option............................................................................................................................................................................2

2. Specications and Parts name....................................................................................................................4

2-1. Specications.................................................................................................................................................................4

2-1-1. Specications of the probe....................................................................................................................................4

2-1-2. Specications of the puncture adapter .................................................................................................................5

2-1-3.Transducer cover when using the probe in neurosurgery application...................................................................5

2-2. Name of each parts........................................................................................................................................................6

3. Preparations before use .............................................................................................................................8

3-1.Start up check of the probe.............................................................................................................................................8

3-1-1. Visual check..........................................................................................................................................................8

3-1-2. Conrmation of cleaning and sterilization ..........................................................................................................8

3-1-3. Operation check....................................................................................................................................................8

3-2. Start up check of the puncture adapter .........................................................................................................................9

3-2-1. Visual check .........................................................................................................................................................9

3-2-2. Mechanical inspection of the puncture adapter...................................................................................................9

3-2-3. Verication of operation.......................................................................................................................................9

3-3. Checking the needle echo ...........................................................................................................................................10

3-3-1. Check setup ........................................................................................................................................................10

3-3-2. Checking the needle echo ..................................................................................................................................11

3-4. Adjusting the needle direction....................................................................................................................................12

3-4-1. When the needle echo does not match the puncture guideline. .........................................................................12

3-4-2. When the needle echo is weak...........................................................................................................................12

3-5. Performing washing and sterilization.........................................................................................................................13

4. Operation..................................................................................................................................................14

4-1. Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................14

4-2. Attaching of the puncture adapter ..............................................................................................................................15

4-3. Setting the needle groove............................................................................................................................................16

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This instruction manual contains 5 pages of front matter and 22 pages of the main content.

4-4. Using the needle stopper and the depth gauge ...........................................................................................................16

4-5. Removal of the puncture adapter................................................................................................................................18

4-6. When using the probe for neurosurgery applications ................................................................................................19

4-6-1. How to attach the transducer cover ...................................................................................................................19

4-6-2. How to remove the transducer cover.................................................................................................................19

4-6-3. Puncture .............................................................................................................................................................19

4-6-4. Remove the puncture adapter............................................................................................................................20