Smart Transducer Technology
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 ‘as new’ again:
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 repaired. It should stay nice and clean and free from deterioration so that … Read more
Can you empathise with the mouse? No matter which way you turn, it is going to be expensive… But it doesn’t have to be. ProbeLogic can repair your probes at a fraction of the cost of a replacement probe. Call 1300 611 503 to find out more
Currently we have an X7-2T philips TOE probe in for repair. The probe has had several knocks to the head of the probe. The image quality is severely impacted. Check your probe today for any similar damage . You may also find damage to the face of the lens. This can look like this: Damage like … Read more
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 leak!
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 you can download your images to a PC for safe reliable storage.
Currently we have a probe in our laboratory for investigation. It is a Siemens/Acuson V5Ms TOE/TEE probe in which the customer was complaining about poor image quality. Our acoustic report suggests the probe has approximately 10% of elements non firing as can be seen in the image below The issue is almost certainly caused … Read more
What happens when Cidex or other Fluids get into a probe connector? Check out the pics. This is an Philips X7-2t TOE probe. ProbeLogic can fully repair and restore even damage to this level.
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 www.probelogic.com.au
We recieved a GE 6VT 3d TOE/TEE probe in for repair and it had severe insertion tube damage as can be seen below. After the ProbeLogic Recoat/Relabel process the probe is back to new condition Check your probes and let us know if we can assist you in bringing your probe back to new condition … Read more
