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2. Obtain satisfactory transducer position and starting image, tighten locking control knob on stabilizer. After stabilizer is locked into position, locking
control knob should not be used until removal from the patient.
3. Use FAM to optimize position of probe.
4. Install sterile drape and grid, position grid platform appropriately and secure with grid rail locking knobs. Refer to Sterile Drape and Template Grid
instructions for use.
WARNING
Before using assembled equipment, verify needle position is correctly aligned with grid display on the ultrasound monitor. If needle position is not
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correctly aligned with display, adjust grid platform.
If locking control knob on stabilizer will not hold unit securely in place, please contact CIVCO.
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Longitudinal and rotational scales are for reference only.
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ADJUSTING AND SECURING GRID PLATFORM
1. Loosen Vertical Adjustment Screws with the provided hex wrench (3/32"). Align needle with the grid display on ultrasound monitor by turning the
Vertical Adjustment Knob until the vertical needle position is correctly aligned with display. Tighten Vertical Adjustment Screws.
2. Loosen Horizontal Adjustment Screw with the provided hex wrench (3/32"). Align needle with the grid display on ultrasound monitor by turning the
Horizontal Adjustment Knob until the horizontal needle position is correctly aligned with display. Tighten Horizontal Adjustment Screw.
WARNING
Stepper is required to be cleaned and disinfected any time grid platform is readjusted and secured to ensure exposed areas of the grid platform are
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properly decontaminated prior to use. See Reprocessing section for instructions.
REPROCESSING
WARNING
Users of this product have an obligation and responsibility to provide the highest degree of infection control to patients, co-workers and
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themselves. To avoid cross-contamination, follow infection control policies established by your facility.
See your system's user guide for reprocessing transducer between uses.
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These procedures for reprocessing have been validated for effectiveness and compatibility. Equipment could be damaged or cross-contaminated due
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to improper reprocessing.
Do not place in a mechanical washer.
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Do not use ethylene oxide or autoclave to sterilize.
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CLEANING - Immersion and wiping are both validated for cleaning. Choose either method.
IMMERSION
1. Prepare an enzymatic detergent solution, such as Enzol
2. Fully immerse Classic Stepper in prepared enzymatic detergent solution. Soak for 3 minutes.
3. After soak time, brush entire surface for 1 minute. Ensure all crevices and grooves are brushed.
4. Dispose of used enzymatic detergent solution and prepare a new enzymatic detergent solution, such as Enzol
manufacturer's recommendation.
5. Allow Classic Stepper to soak in new enzymatic detergent for 3 minutes.
I. Vertical Adjustment Screws
II. Vertical Adjustment Knob
III. Horizontal Adjustment Screw
IV. Horizontal Adjustment Knobs
V. Adjustment Slide Block
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Enzymatic Detergent, at manufacturer's recommendation.
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Classic Stepper
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Enzymatic Detergent, at