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MN1-6297 Rev. 3 Introduction This is the instruction manual for C252 probe. The probe is available by connecting to Hitachi's ultrasound diagnostic instrument and can be mainly used for observation of general abdominal organs. Prior to use, read this manual as well as the separate instruction manual “Safety” in which information for safe use is provided.
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 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 2-2. Name of each parts ................................4 3.
• Operation mode ....................Continuous operation • Method of sterilization ..................Refer to the separate instruction manual “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization” 1-3. Standard components The standard components of C252 probe are as follows. C252 Probe ··························································· 1 set Storage case ··························································· 1 set Instruction Manual •...
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 1-4. Options The following options are available for C252 probe. • Puncture Please use the options listed in Table 1 for performing a puncture. Regarding the usage of CIVCO Bracket, please refer to the documentation supplied with the bracket.
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: 70°...
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 2-2. Name of each parts The name of each part is shown in Figure 2 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 3. Cable Probe tip Front mark Ultrasonic radiation part Connector Figure 2 Name of each parts Table 3 Name of each part and its explanation Name Explanation...
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 3. Preparations before use This chapter describes preparations needed to use the probe safely. Please prepare the probe prior to each use by following the instructions below. 3-1. Visual check Visually check the probe tip, ultrasonic radiation part, cable, and connector. If any holes, indentations, abrasion, cracks, deformation, looseness, discoloration, or other abnormalities are found, do not use the probe.
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the probe and how to attach/release Magnetic Position Sensor and Magnetic Position Sensor Attachment. 4-1. Operation Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the skin surface. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 4-2. How to attach/release the magnetic position sensor and the magnetic position sensor attachment 4-2-1. How to attach the magnetic position sensor (1) Align the direction mark of the magnetic position sensor and the hole of the magnetic position sensor attachment and place the sensor into the attachment as shown in Figure 3.
MN1-6297 Rev. 3 4-2-2. How to release the magnetic position sensor (1) Turn the magnetic position sensor attachment clockwise to release it from the probe as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 How to release Magnetic Position Sensor Attachment (2) Take out the magnetic position sensor from the magnetic position sensor attachment as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 How to release Magnetic Position Sensor...
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