Is it 3D, 4D, or 3D/4D, and what is 5D Ultrasound? You may be surprised to know that the first 3D ultrasound image was acquired back in 1986. Saying that …
Standard Ultrasound Probe Inspections
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 …
Early Warning Signs
If you don’t schedule time for preventive maintenance, your device will schedule it for you…and usually at the most inopportune time. A simple web search on the term preventive maintenance …
Uniquely Qualified to Repair Your Ultrasound Probes
Did you know? Innovatus Imaging is an FDA-registered medical device Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as well as an Independent Service Organization (ISO). Innovatus manufactures ultrasound probes, ultrasound arrays, and ultrasound-related …
Repair Options To Fit Your Service Model
You have repair options for your ultrasound probes and MRI coils with Innovatus Imaging. Although our goal is to fully restore your product’s performance, safety and appearance. Sometimes, all you …
What’s Inside Matters
If we’ve learned anything over the years, that applies to the Right to Repair issue that we now face relative to a repair, is WHAT’S INSIDE MATTERS. Back in 1991, …
Visual Inspection of Ultrasound Probes
Anywhere from 30% – 40% of ALL ultrasound probes, in-use at ANY moment, require some level of repair. I can say that with firm confidence after visiting hundreds of customer …
Performing ultrasound probe quality assurance assessments: A How-to Guide
Performing ultrasound probe quality assurance assessments
Warning, Fragile!
We’ve often been asked, “Are there certain types of ultrasound probes that are more fragile than others?” or, “Are there certain probe types that are more prone to damage than …
5-Rules for Testing Ultrasound Image Quality
Recently, a customer reached out for some tech support for troubleshooting an image quality complaint from one of his sonographers. He had only just started supporting ultrasound and wanted some …