This information is effective as of January 2003.
Patient Contact Parts
Latex is commonly used in sheaths marketed to help with infection control in transesophageal, endocavity, and intraoperative imaging applications or transducer covers used during biopsy. Examine the packaging to confirm latex content. Studies have shown that allergic reactions with natural rubber latex can be experienced. The US Food and Drug Administration has published a medical alert on latex products dated March 29, 1991.
Note: Philips' diagnostic ultrasound systems and transducers do not contain natural rubber latex that contacts humans. Natural rubber latex is not used on any ultrasound transducer, including transthoracic, intraoperative, and transesophageal transducers. It also is not used on Philips ECG cables.