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For illustration purposes only, transducer and bracket may be shown without a transducer cover. Always
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place a cover over transducer and bracket to protect patients and users from cross-contamination.
Ensure no air bubbles are present prior to use. Air left between cover and transducer lens may cause poor
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image quality.
If the product malfunctions during use or is no longer able to achieve its intended use, stop using the
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product and call CIVCO.
Report serious incidents related to the product to CIVCO and the competent authority in your Member
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State or appropriate regulatory authorities.
NOTE: Product is not made with natural rubber latex.
NOTE: The use of this needle guide is not necessarily the same as needle guides for other Siemens transducers.
For use of this product, please follow carefully the instructions in this reference guide.
NEEDLE PATH VERIFICATION
Before using component for first time, perform needle path verification to verify system and biopsy guide
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relationships, as described in system user guide.
For multi-angle brackets, verify bracket angle corresponds with system software before each use.
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NOTE: Use appropriate needle length to reach target area.
USING NEEDLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM
TRANSDUCER
L10-5v
1. Attach bracket to transducer by aligning locating features. Ensure bracket is firmly attached.
2. Pull up lock pin.
3. Move to desired angle.
4. Press lock pin securely into position.
5. Place an appropriate amount of gel inside cover and/or on transducer face. Poor imaging may result if no
gel is used.
6. Insert transducer into cover making sure to use proper sterile technique. Pull cover tightly over transducer
face to remove wrinkles and air bubbles, taking care to avoid puncturing cover.
7. Secure cover with enclosed bands.
8. Inspect cover to ensure there are no holes or tears.
9. Using proper sterile technique, snap unlocked needle guide onto attachment area of bracket.
Ultra-Pro II™ Needle Guidance System
CORRESPONDING BRACKET
L10-5v
2
CENTER LINE CROSSING DEPTH
A= 2.4cm (51.5°)
B= 4.0cm (38.0°)