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1. Introduction
The MD2 and SD2 are battery powered hand-held bi-directional vascular Dopplers. They provide an audible
sound and visual display of vascular bloodflow. This equipment is for use only by suitably qualified healthcare
practitioners and is not intended for use by the patient.
Before using this equipment, study this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls, display
features and operation.
Experience with use of ultrasonic dopplers is preferable, but for novice users training material is provided with
the online documents. Exposure to ultrasound should be kept As Low As Reasonably Achievable - (ALARA
guidelines).
Scan the QR code on the rear cover of this IFU with a smartphone, or visit the Huntleigh website for electronic
copies of user literature. All documents are available to download as PDF files. To read them, you must have a
PDF reader installed on your device. Alternatively paper copies are available upon request.
1.1 Unpacking / Preliminary Checks
On receipt of your Doppler, check that all items are present and undamaged. If items are missing or have been
damaged in transit, inform Huntleigh Healthcare immediately.
Handheld Doppler
Headphones
2. Safety
2.1 Warnings
• Dopplers are screening tools to aid the healthcare professional. If there is doubt as to
vascular status, further investigations should be undertaken immediately using alternative
techniques.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gases.
• Do not use in a sterile field* unless additional barrier precautions are taken.
• Do not sterilise the product or its accessories*. The product will be damaged.
• Do not expose to excessive heat, including prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode.
• The Doppler is not waterproof and must not be immersed.
• This product contains sensitive electronics, which are susceptible to interference, this will
be indicated by unusual sounds.
• Any equipment connected to the waveform output socket must be compliant with
IEC60601-1.
• This equipment must not be modified.
Note: *Does not apply to Intraoperative Probe. Refer to Intraoperative Probe IFU for details on
cleaning/ sterilisation processes.
2.2 Patient Applied Parts
As defined in IEC 60601-1 the patient applied parts of the Dopplers are the ultrasound probes.
2.3 Intended Use & Indications
The Dopplers are intended for use by qualified healthcare practitioners in primary, acute and community
healthcare environments, for the assessment of vascular blood flow, to assist in diagnosis.
The Dopplers are indicated for the assessment of blood flow and direction, within veins and arteries, by audible
and visual means.
2.4 Contraindications
• Do not use on broken or fragile skin.
• Do not use on the eye.
IFU (this document)
Carry Bag
Battery
Ultrasound Gel
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