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Notes for operators and responsible maintenance personnel
★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction
Manual "Safety (MN1-5984)" and "Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
(MN1-6000)" carefully prior to use.
★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru-
ment for any future reference.
© Hitachi, Ltd. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
L44LA Probe
Instruction Manual
Specification
MN1-6013 Rev.4
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MN1-6013 Rev.4

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  • Page 1 ★ Please read through this Instruction Manual as well as the separate Instruction Manual “Safety (MN1-5984)” and “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization (MN1-6000)“ carefully prior to use. ★ Keep this Instruction Manual together with the ultrasound diagnostic instru- ment for any future reference. © Hitachi, Ltd. 2014, 2017. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MN1-6013 Rev.4...
  • Page 3 MN1-6013 Rev.4 Introduction This is the instruction manual for L44LA probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi’s ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of human internal organs through the trocar . Prior to use, read this manual as well as the separate instruction manual “Safety” in which information for safe use is provided.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 CONTENTS 1. General Information ...........................1 1-1. Intended use ...................................1 1-2. Classification of ME equipment ............................1 1-3. Standard components ..............................1 1-4. Options ..................................1 2. Specifications and Parts name ........................3 2-1. Specifications .................................3 2-2. Name of each parts ................................4 2-3. Specifications of the protect tube ..........................5 3.
  • Page 5: General Information

    • Method of sterilization ..................Refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization” 1-3. Standard components The standard components of L44LA probe are as follows. L44LA Probe ························································· 1 set Protect tube(MP-2485B) ············································ 1 set Storage case ··························································· 1 set Instruction Manual •...
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  • Page 7: Specifications And Parts Name

    At the time of publication of this manual, the connectable diagnostic ultrasound instrument or instrument software version available with this probe is different for each country, please refer to the instrument instruction manual or contact your local Hitachi representative. Field of view: 36mm Frequency: 7.0 MHz...
  • Page 8: Name Of Each Parts

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 2 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 1. Ultrasonic irradiation Right-lever area Deflection portion front mark Insertion tube (direction mark) Left-lever Operating head Connector...
  • Page 9: Specifications Of The Protect Tube

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 2-3. Specifications of the protect tube Material: Polyetherimide ( Protect tube ), Silicon rubber ( Cap ) Compatible trocar size: 12mm Service life: Three years External dimensions: As shown in the figure below.
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  • Page 11: Preparations For Use

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 3. Preparations for Use following the instructions below. 3-1. Visual check Visually check the ultrasonic irradiation area, deflection portion, insertion tube, operating head, cable and the connector. • If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities are found, do not use the equipment.
  • Page 12: 3-5.Torocar Connection Check

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 3-5.Torocar connection check • Make sure the protect tube can be smoothly and correctly attached/detached to/from the torocar outer sheath and its tip is protruded from the trocar outer sheath when the protect tube is locked. Torocar outer sheath Move the protect tube up and down after it is locked and make sure the tip is protruded in all conditions.
  • Page 13: Operation

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe. 4-1. Preparations of the protect tube Attach the cap to protect tube. Attach the cap 4-2. Insertion of the probe ① Insert the protect tube into the torocar outer sheath and fix the lever to the trocar outer sheath.
  • Page 14: Operation

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 4-3. Operation Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the inner organ surface during surgery. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument. For details on displaying and adjusting the image, refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
  • Page 15: Pulling Out The Probe

    MN1-6013 Rev.4 4-4. Pulling out the probe Left-lever ① Operatig left and right lever , please straight the deflection portion of Right-lever the prob Deflection portion of probe Probe ② Gently pull out the probe from the protect tube. Torocar outer sheath Protect tube ③...
  • Page 16 +81-3-6284-3668 http://www.hitachi.com/businesses/healthcare/index.html Overseas Offices: Hitachi Medical Systems GmbH Otto-von-Guericke-Ring 3 D-65205 Wiesbaden, Germany EU Importer: Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG Address: Sumpfstrasse 13 CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland US Importer: Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation Address: 1959 Summit Commerce Park, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Distributor MN1-6013 Rev.4 ’17.08.31...

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