User Manual Adult Multiplane TEE
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1. c The connector is not watertight and should always be kept dry The control unit although spray watertight should not be immersed d This equipment contains no operator serviceable components To prevent electric shock do not remove any covers or panels e Before introducing the probe do not rub or spray the tip of the probe with an anaesthetic agent f Avoid forceful manipulations and excessive force in using the probe which could result in patient injury g Withdraw the probe only with the deflection control in the unlock mode and with the distal end of the probe straight h Never manually deflect the distal tip of the probe use only the deflection control wheel i Do not kink tightly coil or apply excessive force on the probe cable or shaft Insulation failure may result j Under normal conditions at full acoustic power the temperature of the tip does not exceed 43 C To check that the temperature increase of the tip is within limits Connect the probe to the Ultrasound system Adjust the Acoustic Power to the highest value possible Select Color Doppler mode Wait for 2 minutes Feel at the distal end of the probe if there is a relevant temperature increase which could be harmful for the patient VVVVV User Manual 250M055 03D 3 Oldelft Ultrasound 2 3 Preparation for Use Inspect the probe as described in 82 1 Clean and disinfect the probe and the bite guard as described in 84 Make2. 180 CAUTION Do not use excessive force on the scanplane rotation control wheel at its outer positions as this may damage the gastroscope mechanism User Manual 250M055 03D 7 Oa 7 Ultrasound 3 3 Examination The actual examination with the multiplane TE Probe is beyond the scope of this manual There are many medical articles and books which very thoroughly address this topic There are however specific cautions that should be considered have been no confirmed adverse effects produced by diagnostic levels of ultrasound unnecessary patient exposure to ultrasound energy should be avoided especially in the Doppler mode CAUTION 0 Long term exposure to ultrasound should be minimized Although there Prolonged pressure on the esophagus by the tip of the probe may lead to a Pressure Necrosis phenomenon Thus in monitoring applications the tip should be removed from the esophagus wall when you are not scanning by releasing it in the neutral position If continuous monitoring is required the probe tip should often be re positioned Whenever active scanning is not desired freeze the image and release the deflection control Position the array such that good acoustical contact is made Before rotating the array actuate the friction brake on the up down movement If this is not done rotating the array can mean loss of acoustical contact 8 User Manual 250M055 03D Oldelft Ultrasound 4 Cleanin
3. disinfection liquids which have been tested for compatibility with the materials used to construct the probe see Oldelft s website www oldelft com Follow the disinfectant manufacturer s recommendations for solution preparation immersion time and rinsing e Place the cleaned and dried probe surface in contact with the disinfection solution Take care that only the distal end up to the 100cm marker is immersed 70cm for Oldelft s miniMulti TEE probes f Rinse the probe tip and shaft with water and dry prior to storage CAUTION A WARNING A User Manual 250M055 03D 9 The probe should never be left in the disinfection solution for more than 1 hour Do not forget to rinse the probe directly after disinfection Do not use other disinfection methods like lodine Steam Heat or Ethylene Oxide Oldelft Ultrasound 5 Labeling The device should be labeled by our customer in such way that the labeling includes the following items Preferably the symbols used are conform the EN 980 CE mark of the vendor Reference to the Instruction for use Serial number Catalog number Date Of Manufacture Manufacturer BF applied part symbol Warning symbol 6 Storing the multiplane TE Probe The multiplane TE Probe is a sensitive and expensive instrument Use great care when storing the probe Make sure the probe is adequately cleaned and disinfected prior to storage The probe can be stored in its original case WARNING Avoi
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5. of the gastroscope Perform the inspection of the flexible section both with the probe deflection straight and deflected There should be no discontinuities bumps dents holes abrasions bite marks or any other evidence of wear or damage found The hard plastic section at the distal end of the probe should be smooth and firmly attached to the gastroscope shaft The cable and the connector that attach the probe to the ultrasound console should be free from evidence of damage Check the proper mechanical operation of the probe Rotate the scanplane with the scanplane rotation wheel on the handle see 3 2 Make sure that the rotation is smooth for all scanplanes Deflect the tip in both up and down direction using the deflection control wheel on the handle see 3 2 Make sure the deflection operates smoothly Electrical Any evidence of damage indicates the probe can not be used and Hazard should be returned to Oldelft for evaluation and repair User Manual 250M055 03D Oldelft Ultrasound 2 2 Safety precautions a The multiplane TE probe is a precision instrument which must be handled with care It may be damaged when dropped or abused In particular do not allow the ultrasonic window in the tip to come into contact with a sharp object Do not touch this window unnecessarily Never exert force onto the window b Only a qualified physician who has received appropriate training should perform examinations with the probe
6. sure the system connector is plugged into the Ultrasound system and is locked by means of the locking handle on the connector For patient protection a sterile single use latex sheath can be used CAUTION Ensure that the sheath s sterile surface is maintained Devices containing latex may cause severe allergic reaction in latex sensitive individuals Refer to FDA s March 29 1991 Medical Alert on Latex Products Place the bite guard on the probe so that after insertion of the probe the bite guard can easily be placed in the patient s mouth The bite guard can also be placed in the patient s mouth before inserting the probe may result in damage to the probe which could result in a safety hazard Damage to the probe due to biting is not covered by the probe s warranty WARNING A The use of a bite guard is mandatory Failure to use the bite guard Apply a sufficient amount of water soluble acoustic coupling gel on the probe acoustic window CAUTION Only use water soluble acoustic coupling gel Other coupling gels containing ingredients like ethanol mineral oil lodine lotions lanolin aloe vera or methyl or ethyl parabenzoic acid can cause probe damage If used place the latex sheath over the probe and gastroscope shaft up to but not covering the handle Rub the tip carefully to ensure that all air bubbles have been removed from the probe s acoustic window area In addition to the gel on the acoustic window appl
7. Oldelft Ultrasound Multiplane TE Probe User Manual Oldelft Multiplane TE Probes Type numbers 171R 17xT and 17xV Ce 0120 Oldelft BV Ultrasound Department Elektronicaweg 10 2628 XG Delft PO Box 5082 2600 GB Delft Tel 31 15 2698916 Manual number 250M055 03D Fax 31 15 2698905 Date of issue October 2014 S Oldelft Ultrasound WARNING CAUTION A gt Before using the equipment carefully study this manual Keep this manual at hand for quick reference Reread it periodically for warnings safety precautions and maintenance requirements A damaged probe may cause an electrically hazardous condition when coupled to the human body Do not use a damaged probe The multiplane TE probe is a precision instrument which must be handled with care It may be damaged when dropped or abused In particular do not allow the ultrasonic window in the tip to come into contact with a sharp object Do not touch this window unnecessarily Never exert force onto the window Only a qualified physician who has received appropriate training should perform examinations with the probe The connector is not watertight and should always be kept dry The control unit although spray watertight should not be immersed This equipment contains no operator serviceable components To prevent electric shock do not remove any covers or panels Inspect the probe for damage cracks or bite marks prior to each use B
8. control wheel found on the handle of the probe controls deflection of the multiplane TE Probe tip oS eee Up ES Deflection l J 7 Control do Dom IN A J CEE AS User Manual 250M055 03D 5 Oldelft Ultrasound WARNING A To protect the Tip deflection control Check if the maximum deflection of the tip is 90 to 120 upward and 60 to 90 downwards If the up down deflection shows an unwanted amount of free play or exceeds the maximal deflection angles given above do not use the probe Contact the service organization to re adjust the steering of the probe In this way the risk of buckling or U turning of the probe in the esophagus is minimized Lock operation patient and the probe unlock the deflection control when inserting or withdrawing the probe Unlock User Manual 250M055 03D Oldelft Ultrasound Transducer scanplane rotation control The transducer scanplane can be rotated from 0 transversal plane via 90 longitudinal plane to 180 transversal plane left right inverted All planes in between can also be chosen This makes it possible to scan a conical imaging volume Short Axis gt O Angle 0 lt gt Long Axis Angle 90 gt Short Axis gt Angle
9. d damage to the probe by allowing nothing to protrude beyond the case when closing the lid A wall mounted probe hanger can also be used for storage Make sure the probe control handle cable and connector are adequately supported The shaft should hang down freely The storage environmental conditions must fall within the following range gt Temperature between 10 C and 45 C gt Humidity between 10 and 90 non condensing 10 User Manual 250M055 03D Oldelft Ultrasound 7 Specifications The probe is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC as amended by Directive 2007 47 EC The probe is categorized in Class lla The probe is classified according to IEC 60601 1 as class I type BF defibrillator proof Mechanical dimensions 17xR T 17xV gt Shaft external diameter 11 mm 7 mm gt Shaft length 100 cm 70cm gt Probe tip width 14 mm 10 7 mm gt Probe tip height 10 3 mm 8 mm gt Length of the inflexible distal part of the probe tip 41 mm 36 mm Transducer gt Center frequency 5 0 MHz 5 0 MHz gt Type phased array gt Number of elements 64 48 gt Aperture 9 mm 7 25 mm gt Focus 50 mm 30 mm Scanplane rotation minimum 180 Tip deflection Up 120 10 120 10 Down 90 10 90 10 Leakage current Dielectric strength Meet the requirements of IEC 60601 Biocompatibility All external materials of the multiplane TE Probe have passed rel
10. efore introducing the probe do not rub or spray the tip of the probe with an anaesthetic agent Please do use the bite guard supplied with the probe Only use water based coupling gel As with all diagnostic ultrasound procedures keep exposure levels and duration to the minimum necessary for the examination especially in the Doppler modes Avoid forceful manipulations and excessive force in using the probe which could result in patient injury Withdraw the probe only with the deflection control in the unlock mode and with the distal end of the probe straight Under normal conditions at full acoustic power the temperature of the tip does not exceed 43 C Follow the instruction in this user manual to check this regularly Clean and disinfect as described in this user manual Do not use methods not described in this user manual like Ethanol lodine Steam Heat or Ethylene Oxide The up down deflection may after prolonged use develop an unwanted amount of free play In that case contact the service organization to re adjust the steering of the probe In this way the risk of buckling or U turning of the probe in the esophagus is minimized Warnings User Manual 250M055 03D Oldelft Ultrasound Table of Contents Ta MEO AUCHO a E a O a T 1 Ths Muliplane TE PROD OS vecinita cordial Laine ei 1 1 2 Intended use of the multiplane TE Probe erra 1 1 3 Intention of this manual AAA A 1 2 Preparing the
11. evant biocompatibility tests according ISO 10993 Environmental requirements gt Operating temperature O to 45 C gt Storage temperature 10 to 45 C gt Relative Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing User Manual 250M055 03D 11 Oldelft Ultrasound Annex A Whom to Contact Manufacturer Oldelft B V Elektronicaweg 10 2628 XG Delft The Netherlands 12 Tel 31 15 2698 916 Fax 31 15 2698 905 E mail sales ultrasoundOoldelft nl Website www oldelft com User Manual 250M055 03D
12. g and disinfecting the multiplane TE Probe Biological Adequate cleaning and if necessary disinfection are carried out to Hazard prevent disease transmission It is the responsibility of the user to verify and maintain the effectiveness of the procedure used A single use sterile disposable sheath for TE purposes can be used CAUTION Keep the control handle and system connector out of any cleaning or MN disinfection solutions The control handle and cable may be cleaned with a damp cloth but only the distal end of the probe up to the 100cm marker on the shaft 70cm for Oldelft s miniMulti TEE probes may be placed into a disinfection solution O Daily O Weekly O Monthly e Other After each use Probe cleaning a Clean the tip and flexible shaft with gauze pads soaked in mild soapy lukewarm water below 26 C is recommended For other authorized cleaning agents see Oldelft s website www oldelft com b Remove any materials that could interfere with the disinfection procedure c Rinse the distal tip and shaft with lukewarm water in which one can hold one s hand without pain Proceed until all visible soap residue has been removed CAUTION Do not clean any portion of the probe with methanol or ethanol Such substance can cause irreparable damage to the probe d Air dry or dry with a soft cloth Probe disinfection When necessary ultrasound probes can be disinfected using liquid chemical germicides For other authorized
13. lection lock A o PA Distal tip with transducer Deflection control H q L Deflection section 1 System connector Flexible shaft Lf Intended use of the multiplane TE Probe WARNING dh The multiplane TE Probe should be used only by a qualified physician who has received appropriate training in proper operation of the probe and in endoscopic techniques as dictated by current relevant medical practices The physician conducting the examination must exercise sound medical judgement in the selection of patients for this probe and be skilled in interpreting the data obtained from the examination with the multiplane TE Probe The probe can be used to form images of the heart to detect abnormalities to evaluate the velocity of the blood flowing in the heart and to obtain a color depiction of the velocities of the blood flowing in the heart WARNING A The multiplane TE Probe is not intended for fetal imaging 1 3 Intention of this manual This manual gives the user all information necessary to guarantee a safe and satisfactory use of the multiplane TE Probe It also describes how to handle the probe during all stages before during and after the examination User Manual 250M055 03D 1 Oldelft W Ultrasound 2 Preparing the multiplane TE Probe for Use 2 1 Visual examination Visually examine and feel all portions of the probe before use especially the gastroscope shaft and the flexible section at the distal end
14. y a sufficient amount of acoustic coupling gel on the outside of the sheath at the tip of the probe CAUTION A Do not exert force on the window area 4 User Manual 250M055 03D 3 1 Oldelft Ultrasound Use of the multiplane TE Probe Patient selection Although the multiplane TE probe can provide clinical data not available from other instruments there are some considerations to be made in patient selection for safe use of the probe considered CAUTION dh The ability of a patient to swallow or accommodate the probe should be Any history of gastro esophageal diseases must be determined and considered as well as the possible effects of other therapies the patient is undergoing All gastro esophageal abnormalities must be considered as well 3 2 Deflection and scanplane rotation control The control handle is designed for one hand operation Normally the operator takes the control handle in his left hand Thumb first and second fingers control the deflection and scanplane rotation control wheels The larger wheel on the handle is for controlling the probe tip deflection This wheel has a locked and freely moving mode In the locked mode the movement of the deflection wheel is restrained This is used to hold the tip in a certain position A metallic ring around the body of the handle which clicks on off controls the lock The wheel on top is the scanplane rotation control wheel Tip deflection control The deflection
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