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The hidden dangers of a peeling lens on Ultrasound Probes

A Closer Look at Equipment Integrity At first glance, a peeling lens on an ultrasound probe might seem like a mere cosmetic issue. However, this seemingly minor damage can be a harbinger of more serious problems that could affect both the safety of the medical staff...

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fluid ingress into ultrasound probe

  The Importance of Electrical Leakage Testing Before Cleaning Ultrasound Probes: A Cautionary Tale Ultrasound technology plays an indispensable role in modern medicine, from prenatal evaluations to complex cardiac diagnoses. As with all medical instruments,...

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Have you ever dropped your ultrasound probe?

Have you ever dropped your ultrasound probe?

Did you know that even a minor drop can permanently warp the casing protecting your probe head? An unknown but significant risk of falls in ultrasound transducers is the force of being dropped distorting the plastic of your probe case which in turn can lead to the...

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Water leaking out of a C5-1 ultrasound transducer

Water leaking out of a C5-1 ultrasound transducer

Have you ever seen anything like this before? It’s never a good sign when you see water leaking out of a customers probe before you even have a chance to open it up! Unfortunately, this C5-1 has been exposed to fluid which has penetrated into the transducer...

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Heart Week and the Dangers of Faulty Cardiac Probes

Heart Week and the Dangers of Faulty Cardiac Probes

One life lost every 12 minutes. This is the distressing reality of heart disease in Australia. One in four overall deaths are attributed to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), to which men are 40% more likely to die than women. As you read this, three quarters of our...

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Have you been eggs-periencing interference on your ultrasound images? We’d be egg-static to help out! ProbeLogic is here with all your ultrasound solutions, whether it be repairs, service contracts, lab opportunities, cost-saving consultations, or simply...

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Do the Manufacturer’s Guidelines really matter?

In the fourth and final part of this series, we will discuss the importance of manufacturer’s  cleaning guidelines, and whether these will have a tangible effect on the longevity and quality of your probe’s imaging capabilities. If you have not read the previous...

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Alcohol as a Disinfectant – Why is it bad?

Alcohol as a Disinfectant – Why is it bad?

This is the third instalment in a 4-part series. If you haven’t read the previous post, you can find that here. Picture this; you’ve just completed your 11th scan for the day and your last patient was an absolute nightmare. Your shoulders are stiff, your wrist is sore...

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