Hitachi C22P Instruction Manual page 22

3.3.2 Placing the probe and bracket into a transducer cover
1) Place an appropriate amount of gel inside the cover and/or on the
Probe head. (See Fig. 13)
CIV-FLEX cover
2) Insert the probe into the cover.
3) Pull the cover tightly over the probe face to remove wrinkles and
air bubbles, taking care to avoid puncturing the cover.
4) Secure cover to the probe housing and cable strain relief with bands
as needed.
5) Visually inspect the cover to ensure that there are no defects or
holes. Do not uses cover if it has any holes.
1) Never use the acoustic gel that is enclosed in the main ultrasound
system unit because it is not sterilized. Use only sterile acoustic
gel that is enclosed in CIVCO Ultra-Pro II™, or Ultra-Pro 3 ™
Disposable Sterile Ultrasound Needle Guide/Cover Kit. If sterile
acoustic gel is not enclosed in the Kit, please use any sterile
acoustic gel.
2) Since the acoustic jelly accessory to the ultrasound diagnostic
scanner is not a sterilized one, never use it.
Sterilized gel
Fig. 13 Placing the gel
Probe head
CAUTION
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