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Regulatory Requirement The ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment complies with regulatory requirements of the following European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. GE Healthcare Japan Corporation 7-127, Asahigaoka 4-chome, Hino-shi, Tokyo 191-8503, JAPAN GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GmbH (GEMS IT GmbH) Munzinger Strasse 3, D-79111 Freiburg, GERMANY Tel: +49 761 45 43 -0;...
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Electronic Product Data Management). If you need to know the latest revision, contact your distributor, local GE Sales Representative or in the USA call the GE Ultrasound Clinical Answer Center at 1 800 682 5327 or 1 262 524 5698.
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Instruction Instruction Overview This attachment has been installed on the ERB7/ERB probe by GE Healthcare to assist you in conducting biopsy procedures. Using this attachment allows a biopsy position to be selected along the guide line while monitoring the Linear and Convex images in real-time.
Ensure the rubber band/twist lock is tight around the sheath. Rub your finger over the tip of the probe to ensure all air bubbles have been eliminated. 4. Place a small amount of ultrasound gel on the gel-filled sheath tip outer surface. ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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How to install 1. Install and fix the sterilized biopsy attachment on the covered probe as shown Make sure that the biopsy attachment is sterilized. CAUTION Figure 5. Installing a biopsy guide attachment ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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Figure 6. Probe/Attachment Alignment Be sure that the biopsy guide attachment is seated properly. CAUTION System Preparation Connect the two ERB7/ERB probe connectors to the Ultrasound system’s probe ports (refer to the system Users Manual). ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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2. Select Biopsy kit from B-mode top menu. Left/right key of Sub menu control can be used to cycle through the selections (1-8 and None). NOTE: Select None to off the biopsy guide line. ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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Instruction Displaying a biopsy guide (continued) Figure 7. Display the Biopsy Guide - Linear Figure 8. Display the Biopsy Guide - Convex ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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Refer to the system Users Manual. For LOGIQ 200 system; A preset, provided in Set up/Probe Parameter 1, is available for choosing the SGL Needle Guide type. Figure 9. Setting the Guide Type ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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Figure 10. Choosing a biopsy target and insertion route NOTE: The even number (2, 4, 6 and 8) is stamped onto the biopsy guide attachment. Verify that the biopsy guide attachment type is same as indicated CAUTION on the screen. ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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When the needle guide is inserted cut side up, resistance by the tissue and internal organs may turn the point toward the probe. It is essential that the sharp (cut) side is away from the probe. ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth. DO NOT clean any portion of the attachment with methanol, CAUTION ethanol, isopropanol, or any other alcohol based cleaner. Such substances can cause irreparable damage to the probe. ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
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Hold the attachment under flowing water for a minimum of 60 seconds to flush germicide residue from the probe. Allow the probe to air dry. NOTE: When the ERB/ERB7 Biopsy Guide Attachment attempt to disinfect with an autoclave sterilization, follow the following ° conditions. less or equal 135...
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The following maintenance schedule is suggested for the attachment to ensure optimum operation and safety. Table 2: Planned Maintenance Program Do the Following Everyday After Use As Necessary Inspect Clean Disinfect Sterilize ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...
For additional information or assistance, please contact your local distributor or the appropriate support resource listed on the following pages: INTERNET http://www.gehealthcare.com http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/products/probe_care.html Manufacturer GE Healthcare Japan Corporation 7-127, Asahigaoka 4-chome, Hino-shi Tokyo, 191-8503 JAPAN ERB7/ERB Biopsy Guide Attachment Users Manual 2261260-100 Rev.6...