Performing ultrasound probe quality assurance assessments: A How-to Guide
A comprehensive quality assurance program has the potential to directly contribute to better patient outcomes. Regular testing provides a mechanism to monitor probe performance and correct as needed. The end...
Read MoreWarning, Fragile!
We’ve often been asked, “Are there certain types of ultrasound probes that are more fragile than others?” or, “Are there certain probe types that are more prone to damage than...
Read More4 Solutions for Addressing a Common Failure with Ultrasound Probes
While it’s pretty clear when your ultrasound system is not working accurately, it’s not always clear why. To get a full understanding of the problem, you need to do more...
Read MoreField Testing Ultrasound Probes
We’re often asked, “What are some of the most common failures with ultrasound probes?”. We can confidently say, “It depends”. We’re also asked, What’s the best method of field testing...
Read More4 solutions for addressing a common failure with MRI coils
While it’s pretty clear when your MRI system is not working accurately, it’s not always clear why. To get a full understanding of the problem, you need to do more...
Read MoreBringing a Medical Device To Life and How It Relates To A Sustainable Repair Model
Take a look at how the team at Innovatus Imaging’s Center for Excellence for Design and Manufacturing develops break-through technologies, new products, and methodologies for delivering repairs that last, perform...
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask Each Supplier Before Your Next Repair
When choosing one supplier over another, make sure you are comparing the facts and apples to apples. Here’s a short list of questions that must be part of your interview...
Read More5 Standards to Expect and Demand for Sustainable MRI Coil Repairs
Even perfect vision may not be enough to know if you are getting an MRI coil repair that will enable your MRI to perform as intended, and one that will...
Read More6 Standards to Insist Upon for Every Ultrasound Probe Repair
Probe repairs should not just fix the issue at hand, they should actually extend the life of your device. The key to getting more life out of each probe is...
Read MoreLeakage Test Failures
Did you know? Just because your leakage meter reports a test failure, it doesn’t mean that the probe is at fault. Leakage test failures can be confusing. This post will...
Read MoreTest Your Ultrasound IQ
Each week, our team provides tech support to dozens of Innovatus clients. We thought that we’d share one scenario that provides a strong foundation of troubleshooting common ultrasound issues. Let’s...
Read MoreInside Outlooks: What’s really going on inside your ultrasound probe
When we think about ultrasound probes, we often focus on the parts we can see and touch—the lens, the cable, the connector. But, what about the components hidden inside the...
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