User's Manual

Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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6.6 Center Line
The Center Line is a vertical dotted line displayed at the middle of the image field, representing the
middle of ultrasound beam. The Center Line helps to locate the position and depth of a target disease
focus for out-of-plane biopsy, lithotripsy and etc..
To use Center Line:
1. Press Center-Line on B-mode touch screen to activate Center Line.
2. A dotted center line is displayed vertically at the middle of the image field. The position and
direction of the center line cannot be changed.
3. Move the transducer to locate the target.
4. Use distance measurement to obtain the depth of the target.
Note:
Center Line is not available on Endocavity transducer E8-4Q.
6.7 Needle Guide Bracket Cleaning and Sterilization
NOTE:
1. Use proper sterilization technique at all times when performing a biopsy.
2. Ensure that protective gloves are worn.
WARNING
The needle guide bracket kits are not disinfected or sterilized before delivery. The operators must
clean and sterilize the needle guide bracket kits before and after each use.
To clean a needle guide bracket:
1. Disconnect the needle guide bracket from the transducer after each use, and remove all visible
residues from the needle guide bracket using a small and soft-bristled brush or other similar
devices. Do the cleaning quickly before the needle guide bracket dries out.
2. Soak the needle guide bracket in the cleaning solution (Ethanol 75% or Isopropanol 70%) for at
least five minutes. Use a soft-bristled brush to clean the needle guide bracket during the soaking.
If the residue is hard to be removed, repeat the soaking procedures. Take out the needle guide
bracket from the cleanser and wipe all residues with a dry cloth.
To sterilize a needle guide bracket:
Sterilize the Needle Guide Assembly by autoclaving for at least four minutes at 132
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