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The effect of a tiny cut at the edge of a lens

The effect of a tiny cut at the edge of a lens

Today we had an interesting repair in the lab. The probe is an M4S with a tiny cut in the edge of the acoustic lens which looks like this:   After removing the lens, the corrosion can be clearly seen: After the ProbeLogic lens replacement process the probe is...

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Why do 3D probes suddenly start to leak oil everywhere?

Why do 3D probes suddenly start to leak oil everywhere?

Why do 3D probes suddenly start to leak oil everywhere? The fill bladders perish chemically with time. Eventually the perished bladder breaks like this: Probe Logic manufacture their own fill bladders in house which are far more chemically resistant. Once it is...

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B&K probe checking for leaks

Some B&K probes should be fully water proof even on the connector (with connector sealing plate installed). You should be pressurizing the probe and checking for leaks in a water bath. This is what it will look like if you find a...

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Backup your ultrasound machine

Are you a small ultrasound practice and you don’t have a digital repository for your images? Ultrasound systems are not designed to be used as digital archiving devices. Remember to backup your patient studies. Alternately, talk to us today about affordable ways...

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Air under the lens of a TEE/TOE probe

This video shows the air under the lens of a particularly grubby Philips S7-2t transesophageal echocardiogram (TOE/TEE) probe as it rotates. The air results in poor image quality. If you have one of these, check it for air and let us know if you have any problems at...

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