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MN1-5827 Rev. 6 Introduction This is the instruction manual for C41RP probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi's ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used as a transrectal probe for observation of prostate and surrounding organs respectively. It can also be used for puncture under the condition that the optional puncture adapter is attached to it.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 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 ..................................2 2. Specifications and Parts name ........................3 2-1. Specifications .................................3 2-1-1. Specification of the probe..........................3 2-1-2. Specification of the puncture guide tube ......................4 2-2.
• Method of sterilization ..................Refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization” 1-3. Standard components The standard components of C41RP probe are as follows. C41RP Probe ························································· 1 set Puncture guide tube MP-2452-G18(for 18G needles) ·········· 2 Washing brush(M) L-ki-266 ·······································...
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 1-4. Options The following options are available for C41RP probe. • Puncture Please use one of the options listed in Table 1 for performing a puncture. Please refer to the section 4-4 for how to attach Puncture guide tube.
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: 180°...
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 2-1-2. Specification of the puncture guide tube Material: Stainless steel Usable puncture needle size and diameter: 18G (1.26±0.02mm) Service life: 3 years External dimensions: See Figure 2 Remark: The tolerance for the dimensions is ±10%. Figure 2 External View of puncture guide tube...
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 3 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 4. Rear guide Front guide Puncture guide tube Guide tube Holding clip Rubber boot Probe tip Grip cover...
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MN1-5827 Rev. 6 Caution Do not pull, bend, twist, or apply excessive force to the cable. The probe may malfunction due to cable disconnection. Do not subject the ultrasonic radiation part to hard impact. The impact may cause damage to the transducer, and that results in noise or no echo in the image. In most cases, the ultrasonic radiation part itself is not damaged because the part is made of elastic material.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 3. Preparations before use This chapter describes preparations needed to use the probe safely. Please prepare the probe and the puncture guide tube prior to each use by following the instructions below. 3-1. Start up check of the probe 3-1-1.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 3-2. Start up check of the puncture guide tube 3-2-1. Visual check Make sure the puncture guide tube is not in the abnormal condition listed below. • Abnormalities seen in visual such as deformation, cracking, abnormal gaps, damage, foreign matter adhering, clogged induction tube, sever discoloration.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 3-3. Checking the needle echo 3-3-1. Check preparation (1) Required items (Depth of 20 cm or more) Warm water 40°C (104°F) Thermometer Puncture guide tube MP-2452-G18 (standard configuration) or others (user’s selection of the options) Puncture needle Size: 18G (standard configuration) or others (depend on a user’s selection) Length: up to 250 mm (2) Setup procedure...
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 3-3-2. Checking the needle echo (1) Dip the probe tip into the warm water so that the needle echo is displayed. Probe Puncture guide tube Water of 40 ℃ Figure 4 Checking the needle echo 1 (2) Check the following points. •...
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe and how to attach the puncture guide tube. 4-1. Operation Mount a probe cover on the probe and insert the probe into the rectal. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
Use Hitachi-approved rubber boots only. Use of an item lacking biocompatibility can cause an adverse reaction by the body of the patient. Check that the rubber boot is sterilized.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 4-3. How to remove the rubber boot (1) Wrap the rubber boots in tissue paper and remove the rubber boots from the probe. (2) Dispose tissue paper and the rubber boots according to the infection prevention procedures of your facility. Caution Before disposing of the equipment, disinfect or take other infection-prevention measures.
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MN1-5827 Rev. 6 (3) Put the holding clip on the fixing position. (4) When part marked “G**” is pushed, holding clip closes and fixes on the probe. Push Figure 10 Attaching of the puncture guide tube 3 Caution Carefully attach the puncture guide tube. There is a risk of infection if the rubber boot is damaged.
MN1-5827 Rev. 6 4-5. Removal of the puncture guide tube (1) When grips on the top of the puncture guide tube holding clip are squeezed from both sides, the holding clip opens. Squeeze grips from both sides. Holding clip opens. Figure 12 Removal of the puncture guide tube 1 (2) Open holding clip and pull up the puncture guide tube as shown in figure below.
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