Smart Transducer Technology
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 population are in danger of developing heart disease, despite … Read more
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 egg-cellent advice! Please note: we will be closed from the 15th-18th and back again first thing Tuesday morning. From all … Read more
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 instalment on alcohol damage, you can find that here. So, in regard … Read more
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 & you want nothing more than to … Read more
For the second instalment of this series, we will run through the most common mistakes we see customers make when cleaning their probes, and the damage this can result in. If you haven’t read the first part yet, you can find it here. So, what classifies as cleaning? According to the Guidelines for Reprocessing Ultrasound … Read more
You’ve probably cleaned your transducer a hundred times before. But what if I told you there’s a good chance you’ve been doing it wrong? This is the harsh reality for many customers who bring their transducers in to us for repair. Incorrect cleaning can result in damage that may not be initially obvious to the … Read more
Have you ever seen a transducer with a lens in such bad condition? Hopefully not. As shocking as these photos are, the worst part is that the probe was still in use when they were taken! With lens damage like this, you may not initially notice any difference in your imaging capabilities, and because the … Read more
Aren’t the Christmas Holidays a magical time of the year? We’ve decided to celebrate by offering half-price testing for the whole of December! Take advantage of this quiet period by having your probes evaluated by world-class technicians. ————————————————————————————————————- To claim offer simply quote XMAS during written correspondence Offer ends December 31st 2021 Not to be … Read more
So, you’ve been told that your strain relief requires work. But is it really important? If you have been recommended to repair the strain relief on your probe, it is because we have noticed that it has started to degrade. This usually involves the strain relief starting to separate from the connector or probe head, … Read more
