Esaote Apple Probe
Esaote · Model Apple Probe
As part of Esaote’s latest innovations in ultrasound, the award-winning appleprobe represents an innovative approach in ergonomics, receiving the IDEA and reddot award for outstanding design. The flexible design of the appleprobe enables the user to easily switch between a grip, palm or the conventional pincer hold. The flexibility of use and natural hand position helps reduce tension, leaving the clinician pain-free to focus on the examination.
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.
Image dropout / dead element lines
HighSymptoms: Persistent dark bands or a missing sector that do not move with the anatomy.
Root cause: Failed piezoelectric elements in the array.
Intermittent image with cable flex
HighSymptoms: Image drops, flickers or is noisy when the cable or strain relief is moved.
Root cause: Broken conductors in the transducer cable or at the connector.
Acoustic lens / membrane damage
MediumSymptoms: Haze, comet artefacts, reduced penetration, a visible cut or bubble under the lens.
Root cause: Lens delamination or a puncture letting fluid into the acoustic stack.
Connector pin damage / not recognised
MediumSymptoms: Scanner does not detect the probe or shows the wrong probe; bent or corroded pins.
Root cause: Damaged scanner-connector pins or a wet / dirty connector.
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.
Transducer cable
Manufacturer / authorised repair only.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Scanner connector assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Acoustic lens / membrane
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Expert-level
Strain-relief boot
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Moderate
Needle-guide bracket
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transducer cable Manufacturer / authorised repair only. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Scanner connector assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Acoustic lens / membrane | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Expert-level |
| Strain-relief boot | Periodic replacement | $ | Moderate |
| Needle-guide bracket | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
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: Dropout or dead lines
- Confirm the artefact stays fixed on screen and is not gel-bubble shadowing.
- Wipe off all gel, clean the lens and re-gel.
- Try the probe on a second compatible scanner, and a known-good probe on this scanner.
- Inspect the lens for cuts or delamination.
- If the probe is confirmed faulty, return it for repair - do not open the housing.
Symptom: Image drops when the cable is moved
- Flex the cable along its length and at both ends while imaging a phantom.
- Inspect the connector pins and the cable jacket.
- Confirm the connector is dry and fully latched.
- Return the probe for repair if the fault tracks the cable.
- Electrical-safety-test after any repair.
Technical Specs
- Frequency Range
- 13 to 6 MHz
- Footprint Size
- 40mm
Documents & Manuals
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
A potential weakness has been identified in the probe body, so that, in a specific production batch, liquid may leak from the terminal part of the casing near the cable.
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