GE HealthCare Venue 40
GE HealthCare · Model Venue 40
[u]High-resolution images for a high level of confidence[/u] Needle recognition supports vision in three key areas - needle, anatomy and motion - to help accurately reveal the structure of a needle within anatomy, without distortion. Precisely visualize your target and surrounding anatomy – all with defined edges and detail. Power Doppler Imaging (PDI) highlights vascular sensitivity for fine vascularity and low flow. PDI quantification for diagnosis and monitoring. PDI sensitivity helps verify the presence of blood flow to help detect small vessels, inflammation and disease states in adult and pediatric patients. Color and PDI quantification helps measure blood flow within a specific area to assist with diagnosis and monitoring. [u]Remarkably easy to use – regardless of the application[/u] Choose from three probes - always connected - for quick access to multiple exams. Work quickly with intuitive, pre-configured application settings. Perform exams easily with an intuitive touch interface. Respond fast with quick boot-up when time is critical. Enhance comfort and efficiency with adjustable height and screen. [u]Designed for easy cleaning[/u] Single-surface, splash-resistant screen has no seams, buttons, keyboard or a monitor frame to trap contaminants. Flush transducer connection helps to reduce the places germs can hide. Screen withstands medical disinfectants and everyday wear and tear. [u]Portability for better mobility - on the go[/u] Sleek, compact system wheels into tight spaces such as bedside or trauma bay. Universal docking system enables mounting to a cart or a table dock without tools for easy transfer while on battery. Quick-boot-up readies the system by the time gloves are put on Fast battery recharge minimizes downtime. Optional storage tray keeps supplies within reach for convenience. [u]Straightforward and flexible data management[/u] Easily record, archive, recall and transfer files, or print. Flexible archiving so users never have to leave images in the machine. Send images to the destination – PACS or EMR – even on battery and unplugged. Use the DVI port to display user screens on an external monitor. Get easy archiving with multiple file formats: JPEG and MP4 (one-minute loop capability). Save images to SD Card or USB drive for easy archiving. Transfer images on the spot with wired or wireless (optional) network connection. Store images and cine loops to a shared folder across the network for attachment to EMR. Store images to PACS and worklist with optional DICOM. Print on the go with optional black-and-white printer.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Transducer element failure
MediumSymptoms: Dropout, dead elements, image banding.
Root cause: Element delamination or cable damage from repeated use.
Transducer cable / connector wear
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent image loss, connector-wiggle artifact.
Root cause: Repeated flexing and connector strain.
Recon / system software hang
LowSymptoms: Frozen console, acquisition timeout.
Root cause: Workstation or storage degradation.
Display panel degradation
LowSymptoms: Dim image, color shift, dead pixels.
Root cause: Backlight or LCD panel aging.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Display panel
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Ultrasound transducer / probe
Handle with care; most-replaced probe assembly.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$$R&R Moderate
Transducer cable assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Workstation / GPU
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display panel | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Ultrasound transducer / probe Handle with care; most-replaced probe assembly. | Periodic replacement | $$$$ | Moderate |
| Transducer cable assembly | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Workstation / GPU | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Transducer element failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically dropout, dead elements, image banding - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: element delamination or cable damage from repeated use.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the ultrasound transducer / probe per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Transducer cable / connector wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically intermittent image loss, connector-wiggle artifact - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: repeated flexing and connector strain.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the transducer cable assembly per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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