Trans-esophageal echo-cardiology (TEE) probes. Merely uttering those words can sound intimidating. Even imaging service engineers, who’ve supported diagnostic ultrasound for years, may have never truly felt comfortable handling these devices. …
Troubleshooting Mechanical 3D Ultrasound Probes
Despite advancements in matrix array technology, mechanical 3D probes still remain very popular for abdominal and Ob-Gyn applications. Given their design, there are modes of failure specific to mechanical 3D …
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 …
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 …
Elements of Speed
No matter what’s going on in the world around us, turn-around time will always be a critical issue for maintaining uptime, client satisfaction, and patient care for healthcare facilities of …
Cool it, and clean it!
An ultrasound probe provides an image only as good as the system to which it is connected. Let’s discuss ways to minimize common problems with ultrasound scanners: infrequent and inadequate …