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Safety and Maintenance
DO NOT use an expired probe sheath.
Before using probe sheaths, verify whether the term of validity has expired.
Probes must be cleaned and disinfected before they are replaced or disposed.
2.5 Biopsy Safety and Maintenance
2.5.1 Biopsy Special Concerns
Biopsy needles and biopsy guides are not delivered sterile unless it is clearly labeled! If
biopsy-equipment is not sterile it is MANDATORY to clean and disinfect biopsy needles and
biopsy guides before the first usage to avoid infections or disease transmissions!
If available, please also consult accompanying documents delivered with the biopsyequipment.
There may be restrictions on performing IVF, CVS or PUBS. Please consider the local laws
and regulations!
Caution
All biopsy equipment depicted and described in this Basic User Manual has been validated for
use with the system and software. Biopsy brackets provided by Civco are only validated with
needle guides Ultra Pro II. If biopsy equipment which is not listed in this Basic User Manual is
used, the user has the possibility to configure and store the predicted biopsy line. In this case
the user has to be aware that the biopsy equipment/probe/system/software combination may
not be validated and therefore responsibility for correct configuration and usage lies with the
user.
Caution
When performing a freehand biopsy, i.e. not using a biopsy guide, it is the user's responsibility
to use appropriate equipment. Ensure that the needle (especially the needle tip) is always
visible in the ultrasound image during the whole biopsy procedure.
2.5.1.1 Preparing the Patient
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Prepare the patient according to the usual procedures for the purpose.
An ultrasound examination with this system must be performed either under supervision,
or by adequately trained and qualified medical staff.
A biopsy must only be performed by physicians with adequate experience. Under all
circumstances the necessary safety precautions and sterility measures have to be respected.
It is absolutely necessary to ensure that before performing a biopsy, the selected and
displayed biopsy line corresponds to the biopsy needle guide mounted to the transducer (left/
right).
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