Bard Finesse Ultra
Bard · Model Finesse Ultra
Acquire multiple samples rapidly - sampling cycle time is just 10 seconds Less time, less trauma, and less anxiety for an improved patient experience.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No lights / probe not recognised
HighSymptoms: No keypad lights after loading a probe, or lights do not turn solid green.
Root cause: Probe cover or locking tab not fully seated, a reused probe, insufficient driver charge, or a probe fault.
Driver will not charge
MediumSymptoms: Battery indicator does not rise on the charging stand.
Root cause: Charging-stand contacts, the stand power supply, or an aged driver battery.
Driver sleeps and will not wake
MediumSymptoms: No lights, no response - driver idle more than 120 seconds.
Root cause: Sleep mode - move the driver or place it on the charging stand; if still dead, battery or electronics.
Drive motor / firing fault
MediumSymptoms: Prime/pierce or sample does not complete.
Root cause: Drive motor or a damaged probe.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Rechargeable driver battery
Bard Service and Repair for internal work.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Charging stand
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Single-use probe
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Drive motor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Expert-level
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable driver battery Bard Service and Repair for internal work. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Charging stand | Major service part | $$ | Easy |
| Single-use probe | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Drive motor assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Expert-level |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: No lights after loading a probe
- Move the driver or set it on the charging stand to wake it (PP and S lights should turn solid green).
- Ensure the probe cover and locking tab are securely in place and the probe is new and never used.
- Remove the probe and press and hold the S button to check the battery indicator.
- If charge is sufficient, fit a different new probe.
- If lights still do not turn on with a new probe, contact Bard Service and Repair.
Symptom: Driver will not charge
- Clean the driver and charging-stand contacts.
- Confirm the stand is powered.
- Try a full charge cycle and note the battery indicator.
- Replace the charging stand if the driver charges elsewhere.
- Replace the driver battery if it will not hold charge.