User's Manual

Warning
- Only use needle approved for use in your country.
- Verify the condition of the biopsy needle before use. Do not use a bent biopsy
needle.
- The needle and guide must be sterilized before use.
- The needle may bend while penetrating tissue. Therefore, the actual location of the
needle must be checked by monitoring the echo generated from the needle.
Caution
For more information about conducting ultrasonographic studies using the needle and
the needle guide, contact the manufacturers. Ensure that the biopsy components you
are using is compatible with only 14L.
Warning
- The needle guides not supplied by Bionet may not be compatible with the probes.
- Use Bionet-approved biopsy components only. Improper installation may adversely
affect the patient.
- Be sure to read the instructions for installing and aligning the needle guide
thoroughly before performing a biopsy.
- Always ensure that the probe and the needle guide are secured on both the left
and the right sides.
5.2 Biopsy Procedure
The system generates a needle guideline through the displayed real-time ultrasound
images to indicate the anticipated path of the needle. Use this guideline to ensure that
the needle or other instrument follows the correct path.
Ready the patient according to the procedure appropriate for the examination
objectives.
Install the needle guide.
Set the system controls for the biopsy procedure. If necessary, apply acoustic gel