A common fault on TEE/TOE probes is CW doppler noise. This is best observed by moving the articulation whilst imaging in CW as in this video
Frighteningly badly contaminated probe
This is an ultrasound probe that has been sent in for repair. During our assessment we identified; Probe case seams had completed degraded allowing fluid and blood to get inside the probe Acoustic lens had started to delaminate – this is a massive infection control issue as blood and other fluid can remain under the… Frighteningly badly contaminated probe