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8661 • Performing Puncture and Biopsy
Press the scanner Puncture or Biopsy control button to superimpose a puncture line on the
scan image.
If more than one puncture line is available, refer to the applicable scanner user guide for
instructions on how to change which one appears.
Move the transducer until the puncture line transects the target. Insert the needle and mon-
itor it as it moves along the puncture line to the target. The needle tip echo will be seen as
a bright dot on the screen.
To remove the puncture line from the scan image, refer to the applicable scanner user guide
for instructions.
Fig. 5.
Illustration of puncture line for puncture attachment UA1242
Cleaning after Puncture and Biopsy
If biological materials are allowed to dry on the transducer or puncture attachments, disin-
fection and sterilization processes may not be effective. Therefore, you must clean puncture
attachments and transducers immediately after use.
Use a suitable brush to make sure that biological material and gel are removed from all nee-
dle guides and other channels and grooves. See Transducer Care, Cleaning & Safety for
cleaning instructions.
WARNING
If the needle guide is detached from the transducer during interventional procedures, cover
the transducer with a new transducer cover.
WARNING
When performing a biopsy, always make sure that the needle is fully drawn back inside the
needle guide before moving the probe.