All the Knowledge You Need About Ultrasound Applications and Image Artifacts
All the Knowledge You Need About Ultrasound Applications and Image Artifacts
Tips for Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk with clinicians and technicians so you can Exceed Expectations without Missing a Beat It’s of vital importance for service engineers to both understand and be able to communicate using the language used in the clinical environment. It can be a differentiator between a successful service call […]
Let’s Focus on the Lens
We’re going to begin a series focusing on some of the key components within an ultrasound probe. Some of these components are high failure items, while others, you may think, are not. All have several aspects in common. If, or when these components fail, they can have a significant impact on the safety, performance, and […]
Troubleshooting Mechanical 3D Ultrasound Probes
Despite advancements in matrix array technology, mechanical 3D probes still remain very popular for abdominal and Ob-Gyn applications. Given their design, there are modes of failure specific to mechanical 3D probes. Throughout our history, Innovatus has repaired over 12,000 mechanical 3D probes. We wanted to share with you a little about the technology, the modes […]
Cool it, and clean it!
An ultrasound probe provides an image only as good as the system to which it is connected. Let’s discuss ways to minimize common problems with ultrasound scanners: infrequent and inadequate preventive maintenance. Full-size ultrasound systems, such as the GE E-series, Siemens S-series and Philips Epiq employ massive power supplies when compared to their portable, battery-powered, […]
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 result is a continuous quality improvement program that ensures optimal diagnostic outcomes. As vital as it is to perform regular testing, there is no one […]
Warning, 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 others?” We can confidently say, “It’s a firm maybe.” A better way to frame the response would be to say, “There are certain probe types […]
4 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 than kick the tires. By opening the hood, so to speak, and taking a closer look, performing some troubleshooting, and running some diagnostics, you may […]
Field 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 ultrasound probes?”. Let’s take a look at some common problems and then some testing methods. It’s actually model-specific Many problems are based on the probe […]
Bringing 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 and matter for your patients and ROI.
Key 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 process in order to assure you make decisions you, your clinicians and patients can live with. Download Resource
