Axess probe defects(2)_ae_3-26-15

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Ultrasound Probe Defects & Causes Spot problems before they become major (and majorly expensive) AxessUltrasound.com

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Ultrasound Probe Defects & CausesSpot problems before they become major (and majorly expensive)

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TEE probes• Not using a bite guard (#1 cause of damage)

• Bite/puncture holes• Over-soaking probe in disinfectant

(20 minutes is the average max for Cidex disinfection of TEE probes)

• Using improper cleaning agents• Molecular-changing substances

What Causes Probe Damage?

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General Imaging Probes• Impact damage (accidental drops)• Puncture of the lens• Torn cables/strain reliefs• Connector damage

3D/4D Probes• Puncture of the outer dome• Impact damage

What Causes Probe Damage?

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What to Look For

Torn strain relief

Cut in cable jacket

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What to Look For

Puncture hole in lens

De-laminating lens around housing edge

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What to Look For

Puncture/bite marks Scratch on lens

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What to Look For

Contaminated bending rubber

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Separation at tip case

(potential for serious fluid infiltration)

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What to Look For

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Minor vs Major Repairs

Minor repairs include:• Lens• Strain relief• Cuts in cabling• Housing repair• Bending rubber

(TEE)• Connector repairs• Other misc. issues• Average cost: $475

Major repairs include:• Array replacement• Electronics repairs• Insertion tube

replacement/re-coat• TEE overhaul• Cable replacement• Average cost: $6,000

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