Boston Scientific Visual ICE MRI
Boston Scientific · Model Visual ICE MRI
The Mobile Connection Panel (MCP) is placed within the MR room, allowing for easy access to both the patient and the needles during a procedure Sixteen needles may be simultaneously connected, allowing a range of cryoablation procedures Each system design accommodates customer and site requirements Integrated into MR rooms with minimal installation and minimal downtime The Junction Box Harness organizes gas, fiber optic, and electrical lines into a single cable Connectors are easily aligned and securely clicked into place.
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.
RF coil fault / poor SNR
HighSymptoms: Low signal-to-noise, shading, or a dead region in images; coil not detected or fails the coil check.
Root cause: Damaged RF coil element, a coil-cable / connector fault, or a preamp fault.
Gradient fault / image distortion
HighSymptoms: Geometric distortion, gradient-amplifier faults, acoustic change, over-temperature trips.
Root cause: Gradient-amplifier fault, gradient-coil cooling problem, or a gradient-coil fault.
Cryogen / cold-head / compressor fault
HighSymptoms: Rising helium boil-off, cold-head noise or stall, He level dropping, compressor alarms.
Root cause: Cold-head at end of life, a helium-compressor fault, or a chilled-water problem.
Chilled water / cooling fault
MediumSymptoms: System-cooling alarms, gradient or RF over-temperature, scans aborting.
Root cause: Facility chilled-water supply, the heat exchanger, or internal pumps.
Patient table / positioning fault
MediumSymptoms: Table will not dock, drive or index; landmarking errors.
Root cause: Table drive, docking sensor, or encoder fault.
Reconstruction / host / network fault
MediumSymptoms: Recon errors, host hangs, images will not reach PACS.
Root cause: Recon or host computer fault, or the network / storage.
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.
RF receive coil (exchange)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Moderate
Cold head
Planned replacement; He boil-off rises as it wears.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Helium compressor / adsorber
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Gradient amplifier module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Chilled-water pump / heat exchanger
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Patient table drive / encoder
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF receive coil (exchange) | Major service part | $$$$ | Moderate |
| Cold head Planned replacement; He boil-off rises as it wears. | Periodic replacement | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Helium compressor / adsorber | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Gradient amplifier module | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Chilled-water pump / heat exchanger | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Patient table drive / encoder | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
80-30Gas pressure display may be inaccurate. Monitor procedure carefully using image guidance. At the conclusion of the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
Continuously monitor the procedure using image guidance. After completing the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
80-31Gas cylinder shut off valve is not open enough to provide adequate flow. If necessary, open the valve approximately another half turn.
Check that the gas cylinder valve is sufficiently opened to allow gas flow (reference Section 4.7). If necessary, open the valve approximately another half turn.
80-32Channel X is defective. Choose another channel. At the conclusion of the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
1. Select a different channel. 2. After completing the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
80-34Fan X failure. At the conclusion of the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
After completing the procedure, contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
80-35The gas flow rate in channel XX exceeds the system operation requirements and may impact performance. Reduce the number of active needles.
1. Reduce the number of active needles. 2. Contact Galil Medical Customer Service for further guidance.
80-36The gas flow rate exceeds the system operation requirements and may impact performance. Reduce the number of active needles.
1. Reduce the number of active needles. 2. Contact Galil Medical Customer Service for further guidance.
90-01Service the Visual-ICE MRI System soon. Service must be completed by [DATE]. Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to schedule service
Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to schedule service.
90-02Service for the Visual-ICE MRI System is past due. Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to schedule service
Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to schedule service.
90-03The Visual-ICE MRI System is at the end of operational life. Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to arrange return of this system to be refurbished, replaced or disposed
Contact Galil Medical Customer Service to schedule service.
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 or weak therapy output / delivery-device fault
- Fit a fresh probe / applicator / tip and confirm it is recognised and seated.
- Check the gas / coolant supply pressure and the connecting hose (cryo).
- Substitute a known-good delivery device.
- Test the output into the manufacturer's test setup.
- Escalate a confirmed generator / console fault to the OEM.
Symptom: Leak / frost at fittings / poor freeze (cryosurgical)
- Check the gas cylinder level and the regulator.
- Inspect the hose and fittings for a leak (soapy water).
- Replace worn O-rings / seals.
- Confirm the probe reaches temperature in a test.
- Replace the probe or hose as isolated.
Symptom: Control / display / footswitch fault
- Power-cycle the unit.
- Test the footswitch and its cable.
- Check the control board / keypad.
- Replace the footswitch or keypad as isolated.
- Confirm all modes and safety interlocks.