User manuals and service manuals distributed by Original Equipment Manufacturers stress the importance of frequent visual inspections of ultrasound probes. None actually provide good, solid guidance for performing thorough standard …
Common MRI Coil Failures
We’re often asked, “What are the most common failures on MRI coils? Since so many have asked, independently of each other, we thought that it would be a great idea …
Philips L12-3 ERGO
We just can’t keep it to ourselves! It’s good news for the HTM community, good news for your sonographers, but great news for your budget. The engineers in our Center …
Reduce TEE Probe Failures through SafeTEE
When it comes to imaging devices, little things go a long way…and not always in the right direction. A little slip of the hands could cause significant trauma to your TEE …
Field Testing Ultrasound Probes
We’re often asked, “What are some of the most common failures with ultrasound probes?”. We can confidently say, “It depends”. We’re also asked, What’s the best method of field testing …
ISO 13485:2016 Certified Quality Management System
Did you know? Innovatus only performs repairs on devices for which we have a process documented in our ISO 13485:2016 certified Quality Management System. Commitment to Quality In the repair …
Specialists versus Generalists
Lately, every week, it seems as though one Independent Service Organization (ISO) is acquiring another. The goal may be financial gain for their investors, or an attempt to become a …
Innovatus Imaging Integral Part of NIH Grant
Innovatus Imaging is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a vendor in an NIH (National Institutes of Health) funded project to develop a clinical platform for ultrasound-augmented …
Taking a closer look: Micro-damage
It can be frustrating to HTM teams, and end-users, to learn that their ultrasound probe, that was only sent in to address a damaged strain relief, may require a more …
Decoded dStream and Error-Free AIR coils
Over the past few years, several OEMs have released new MRI coil models that have strayed from traditional design. Philips dStream™ and GE AIR™ coils utilize updated technologies and updated …
TEE Probe Preventive Maintenance
TEE probes are exposed to significant wear as part of everyday normal use. Significant savings add-up with a TEE probe preventive maintenance program. Last month, we provided an overview of …