Biopsy Safety And Maintenance - GE Voluson S6 Basic User Manual

2.6.7.7 Using Protective Sheaths

2.7 Biopsy Safety and Maintenance

2.7.1 Biopsy Special Concerns
Voluson® S6/S8 Basic User Manual
5433669-100 Revision 4
Probe Environmental Requirements
Operational
+18º to +30º C +64º to
Temperature
Max. 80% non-
Humidity
condensing
Pressure 700 - 1060hPa
Probes are not delivered sterilely! Before the first useage, it is MANDATORY to clean and
desinfect probes to avoid infections or disease transmissions!
Protective barriers may be required to minimize disease transmission. Probe sheaths are
available for use with all clinical situations where infection is a concern. Legally marketed,
sterile probe sheaths must be used for intracavitary procedures. Use of legally marketed,
sterile, pyrogen free probe sheats is MANDATORY.
Instructions: Custom-made sheaths are available for each probe. Each probe sheath kit
consists of a flexible sheath used to cover the probe and cable and elastic bands used to
secure the sheath.
Sterile probe sheaths are supplied as part of disposable biopsy kits for those probes intended
for use in biopsy procedures. In addition to the sheath and elastic bands, there are associated
accessories for performing a biopsy procedure which are included in the kit. Refer to the
biopsy instructions, 'Biopsy Special Concerns'
Devices containing latex may cause severe allergic reaction in latex sensitive individuals.
Refer to FDA's March 29, 1991 Medical Alert on latex products.
DO NOT use pre-lubricated condoms as a sheath.
In some cases, they may damage the probe. Lubricants in these condoms may not be
compatible with probe construction.
DO NOT use an expired probe sheath.
Before using probe sheaths, verify whether the term of validity has expired.
Probes must be cleaned and desinfected before they are replaced or disposed.
Biopsyneedles and biopsyguides are not delivered sterilely! Before the first useage, it is
MANDATORY to clean and desinfect biopsyneedles and biopsyguides to avoid infections or
disease transmissions!
Storage
-10º to +50º C +14º to
+86º F +122º F
Max. 90% non-
condensing
700 - 1060hPa
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Safety
Transport
-10º to +50º +14º to
+122º F
Max. 90% non-
condensing
700 - 1060hPa
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