User guide

8818 User Guide

(BB1505-F) Introduction

Introduction

This is the user guide for Type 8818 and must be used together with

Care, Cleaning

& Safety

which contains important safety information.

Indications for Use

Biplane and Endfire Transducer Type 8818 combines simultaneous biplane imaging

and endfire imaging in a single transducer. Type 8818 is designed for transrectal

procedures.

Figure 1. Type 8818.

Imaging Plane

8818 contains two convex arrays — one for transverse imaging, and one for sagittal and

endfire imaging. The sagittal array of the 8818 has a total arc of 210°. In both

simultaneous biplane imaging and endfire imaging, the imaging plane uses a 140°

section of the arc. It is important to note that simultaneous biplane imaging and

endfire imaging use different sections of the sagittal array. Figure 2 illustrates which

section of the array simultaneous biplane and endfire use.

WARNING

The tip of the 8818 transducer (the part containing the arrays) is very delicate. Handle the

transducer gently, especially when you put it down on a hard surface, for example. Also be

very careful not to bump the tip.

Sagittal/Endfire

button

Transverse button

Tip