Preparations For Use; Start Up Check; Visual Check; Verification Of Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization - Hitachi ASU-1014 Instruction Manual

3. Preparations for Use

3-1. Start up check

3-1-1. Visual check

Visually check the scanner tip, ultrasonic irradiation area, cable and connector.
If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other
abnormalities are found, do not use the equipment.

3-1-2. Verification of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization

Verify that cleaning, disinfection and sterilization are conducted according to the intended use.

3-1-3. Verification of operation

Connect to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument by following the instructions in section 4-2,
"Connecting to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument" and check that the selected scanner match the
convex display and the displayed frequency and check the image for errors.
Verify that there are no abnormal vibrations or noise.
Remarks
For details on the displayed screens, see the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic
instrument.
If the probe is operated in still air, brightness on the top of the image may be non uniform, but this
does not affect the performance of the probe.
Warning
Be sure to preparations for use.
Using the scanner without noticing an abnormal condition can result in injury to the operator or
patient. If an inspection finds an abnormal condition in the scanner, immediately stop use and contact
one of our offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
Caution
Do not use the scanner if the selected scanner and image do not match the frequency.
An incorrect acoustic output can result in burns or other injuries to the patient. Contact one of our
offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
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