ULTRASOUND PROBE COVER AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

An ultrasound probe cover for use with an ultrasound probe comprises a sheath of material configured to substantially envelop the ultrasound probe and to transmit ultrasonic waves emitted by an insonating surface of the ultrasound probe. An insonating surface contacting region of the sheath comprises a contacting region inner surface and a contacting region outer surface. At least one barrier is removably attached to the contacting region inner surface, the contacting region outer surface, or both. Further, the at least one barrier comprises an indicia of a verification procedure to be performed prior to removal of the at least one barrier. A conducting medium may be disposed on the contacting region inner surface and/or the contacting region outer surface and covered by respective inner and/or outer barriers also disposed on the inner and/or outer surfaces.

主权项

1. An ultrasound probe cover for use with an ultrasound probe comprising a insonating surface, the ultrasound probe cover comprising:
a sheath of material configured to substantially envelop the ultrasound probe and to transmit ultrasonic waves emitted by the insonating surface, the sheath having an open end and a closed end and an insonating surface contacting region, the insonating surface contacting region comprising a contacting region inner surface and a contacting region outer surface; and at least one barrier removably attached to the contacting region inner surface or the contacting region outer surface or both, the at least one barrier comprising indicia of a verification procedure to be performed prior to removal of the at least one barrier.