
Philips Healthcare · Model iU22
Discover the advantages of volume imaging With volume imaging on the iU22 system and the ViewForum workstation, users are now able to view ultrasound in the same format as CT and MR. Virtually re-scan volume data in a familiar workflow, obtain critical information not available with traditional 2D views, take additional measurements, and compare ultrasound studies with other modalities. Reduce failed ultrasound exams by as much as 69% with the C5-1 A recent ultrasound study on technically difficult patients at six sites in North America and Europe using the C5-1 PureWave transducer has shown that this technology can have a very positive impact on an ultrasound lab. Exam times has been reduced up to 38% and studies have shown a reduction in pain and fatigue from scanning in 29% to 85% of exams. Improve early detection and characterization of breast lesions Now with the push of one button, the iU22 system offers tissue aberration correction on breast transducers to compensate for speed of sound variations improving detail resolution and conspicuity of lesion details. Helping users achieve optimum diagnostic performance across the spectrum of breast architecture types - dense to fatty. Reduce ultrasound exam time by up to 50% with SmartExam Introducing the new SmartExam feature, while users perform the ultrasound application, the iU22 remembers every step - all required images for the study, annotation, body markers, mode changes, and quantification requirements. Users can even incorporate 3D data sets into the protocol. Gain a better perspective of needle location during biopsies and ablation The iU22 now has a digital navigation link with the Traxtal PercuNav system for image fusion and improved instrument tracking. The PercuNav system acts like a GPS for medical instruments when guiding soft tissue biopsy and ablation procedures. The combined iU22/PercuNav solution transforms two dimensional patient images into dynamic, fused imaging maps that combine CT or MR imaging with live ultrasound.
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.
Symptoms: Noisy, low-contrast or non-uniform image, missing sector, drop-out that follows the system not the probe.
Root cause: Front-end / beamformer board fault, a probe-port (connector) board fault, or a system-board fault.
Symptoms: A probe works on one port but not another, or is not detected at all.
Root cause: Worn probe-port connector or a scan-connector board fault.
Symptoms: Dead system, hangs at boot, or powers off under load.
Root cause: Power supply / DC converter, the system battery, or a system-board fault.
Symptoms: Unresponsive TGC sliders or keys, distorted or blank display.
Root cause: Control-panel board, touchscreen, or the monitor.
Symptoms: Thermal-shutdown warning, fan roar, hot exhaust.
Root cause: Failed or dust-clogged cooling fan or blocked air path.
Symptoms: Studies will not send to PACS, images will not archive, worklist empty.
Root cause: Network configuration or a storage-drive fault.
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.
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end / beamformer board | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Probe-port / scan-connector board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Power supply / DC converter | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Control-panel / touchscreen assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Cooling fan | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
| System hard drive | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
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.
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.
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
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