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BK Medical E14C4t User Manual

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User Guide
E14C4t Transducer
16-01265-EN-07
June 2019
For Professional Users Only

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  • Page 1 User Guide E14C4t Transducer 16-01265-EN-07 June 2019 For Professional Users Only...
  • Page 2 Tel.:+45 4452 8100/Fax:+45 4452 8199 www.bkmedical.com Email: info@bkmedical.com The connector label on a BK Medical transducer contains information about the date of manufacture. BK Medical Customer Satisfaction Input from our customers helps us improve our products and services. Your opinions are important to us.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Imaging with E14C4t ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This is the user guide for the E14C4t transducer, and it must be used together with the Care and Cleaning user guide which contains important safety information. Caution Rx-c1 United States Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

  • Page 6: General Information

    E14C4t contains two curved arrays — one for transverse imaging, and one for sagittal and endfire imaging. The sagittal array of the E14C4t has a total arc of 210°. In both simultaneous biplane imaging and endfire imaging, the imaging plane uses a 140°...

  • Page 7: Service And Repair

    Cleaning. It should also be checked thoroughly once a month following the same procedure. Reprocessing To ensure the best results when using BK Medical equipment, it is important to maintain a strict cleaning routine. Complete details and procedures can be found in Care and Cleaning that accompanies this user guide.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Transducer

    Some transducer covers can contain latex. Because of reports of severe allergic reactions to medical devices containing latex (natural rubber), the FDA advises health-care professionals to identify their latex-sensitive patients and be prepared to treat allergic reactions promptly. June 2019 E14C4t User Guide (16-01265-EN-07)

  • Page 9: Using The Transducer Control Buttons

    To change the orientation of the image on the monitor, refer to the applicable system user guide for instructions. Imaging with E14C4t Simultaneous Biplane Imaging E14C4t can transmit transverse (T) and sagittal (S) images simultaneously. When you press bk3000/bk5000’s Split key or tap on bkSpecto, simultaneous LIVE DUAL live transmission is automatically activated.

  • Page 10: Transverse Or Sagittal Imaging

    LIVE DUAL Imaging Without Puncture or Biopsy When E14C4t is used for transrectal imaging without the puncture facilities, the dummy bracket UA1325-w must be in place to give the transducer a smooth surface and minimize discomfort for the patient. The dummy bracket clicks into position on the transducer to cover the open channel (see Figure 3).

  • Page 11: Puncture And Biopsy Facilities

    (UA1325- w) has been removed (see Figure 3). For Transrectal Puncture With E14C4t, you can perform transrectal puncture and biopsy by imaging in one of three ways: Simultaneous biplane (imaging in both the transverse and sagittal planes).
  • Page 12 The sterile single-use biopsy guide UA1322-S, UA1322-S14 and reusable biopsy guide UA1326 are used for simultaneous biplane imaging. Figure 5. Reusable biopsy guide UA1326. The puncture line for UA1322-S, UA1322-S14 and UA1326 on E14C4t is shown in Figure 6. June 2019...
  • Page 13 Figure 7. Reusable biopsy guide UA1327. The puncture line for UA1323-S and UA1327 on E14C4t is shown in Figure 8. The needle guide is parallel to the centerline of the transducer. Figure 8. Illustration of the puncture line for biopsy guides UA1323-S and UA1327.
  • Page 14 Figure 9. Reusable biopsy guide UA1328. The puncture lines for UA1328 and UA1329-S on E14C4t are shown in Fig. 10. The needle guides are angled at 0 and 19to the transducer’s axis. Figure 10. Illustration of the puncture line for biopsy guides UA1328 and UA1329-S.

  • Page 15: For Transperineal Puncture

    Figure 11. Biopsy channel bracket and needle guide mounted on E14C4t. WARNING P-w9 Ensure that the channel bracket and needle guide are correctly positioned. Never insert the needle guide while the transducer is inside the patient. For Transperineal Puncture The metal puncture attachment UA1324, shown in Figure 12, is designed for transperineal puncture and biopsy.
  • Page 16 Figure 13. Puncture attachment UA1324 mounted on E14C4t. The puncture lines for UA1324 on E14C4t are shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. Illustration of the puncture line for puncture attachment UA1324. June 2019 E14C4t User Guide (16-01265-EN-07)

  • Page 17: Performing Puncture And Biopsy

    To remove the puncture line from the image, refer to the applicable system user guide for instructions. WARNING P-w5 Avoid unnecessary tissue damage. When performing a biopsy, always make sure that the needle is fully drawn back inside the needle guide before moving the transducer. E14C4t User Guide (16-01265-EN-07) Puncture and Biopsy Facilities...

  • Page 18: Cleaning After Puncture And Biopsy

    Use a suitable brush to make sure that biological material and gel are removed from all channels and grooves. See Care and Cleaning for cleaning instructions. 3D Imaging 3D imaging with the E14C4t is possible: Freehand – where the transducer is combined with the appropriate 3D system •...

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