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Safety
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2.11 Disposal

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body contrast agents. Often an MI value of 0.4 or less is suggested for examinations of tissue
containing stabilized gas bodies. This value arises from operating experience and is not
confirmed.
Some examples where the MI and TI, respectively, are more or less important are shown in
the following table according to
performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment, IEC 60601-2-37 2nd
Edition, 2007, Annex CC.
Of greater importance
MI – With contrast agents
Mechanical
Cardiac scanning (lung exposure)
Index
Abdominal scanning (bowel gas)
TI – 1st trimester scanning
Thermal
Fetal skull and spine
Indices
Neonatal head
Patient with fever
Poorly perfused tissue
Scanning near ribs or bone: TIb
Further information can be retrieved from
1993 and Evaluation of Research Reports: Ultrasound Bioeffects Literature Reviews
(1992-2003).
Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical
diagnostic and monitoring equipment, IEC 60601-2-37 2nd Edition, 2007.
Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
and transducers, FDA Guidance, 2008.
Ultrasonics - Field characterization - Test methods for the determination of thermal and
mechanical indices related to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields, IEC 62359 1st Edition, 2005.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems).This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. Please follow the local law for disposal of waste products,
Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential
In the absence of gas bodies, i.e. most
tissue scanning
Well perfused tissue, i.e. liver, spleen
Cardiac scanning
Vascular scanning
Bioeffects & Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound, AIUM,
Of less importance
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