
9-6
Operation Manual
Ultrasound transmission Gel
Using an inappropriate ultrasound gel may damage the probe. For proper transmission of the acoustic
beam, only use ultrasound transmission gel only approved by Samsung Medison. Refer to the table of
‘Cleaning and Disinfecting the Probe’ section this chapter for detail.
WARNING:
X
Do not use mineral oil, oil-based solutions, or other non-approved material as they may cause
damage to the probe.
X
Do not use gels that contain any of the following agents:
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Acetone
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Methanol
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Denatured Ethyl Alcohol
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Mineral Oil
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Iodine
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Lanoline
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Any lotions or gels containing perfume
Sheaths
Sheaths are recommended for clinical applications of an invasive nature, including intraoperative,
transrectal, transvaginal, and biopsy procedures. Samsung Medison does not supply sheaths so that you
should purchase appropriate ones on your own.
WARNING:
X
Always keep sheaths in a sterile state.
X
Sheaths are disposable. Do not reuse them.
X
If sheaths are torn or soiled after use, wash and disinfect the probe.
X
In neurosurgical applications, a disinfected probe must be used with sterile gel and a sterile
pyrogen-free sheath.
X
If the sterile sheath becomes compromised during neurosurgical applications involving a
patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the probe cannot be successfully sterilized by any
disinfection method.
X
Some sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc, which can cause allergic reactions in some
individuals. Please refer to the FDA Medical Alert released on March 29, 1991.
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