Viasonix Falcon ABI+
Viasonix · Model Falcon ABI+
• Simultaneous measurements of up to 4 PVR channels • Quality control of blood pressure measurements • Simultaneous measurements of up to 4 PPG channels • Simultaneous ABI measurements • Simultaneous Raynaud's Diagnosis • Enhanced measurements of blood pressure with PPG • Integrated temperature sensor, ideal for diagnosis of the Raynaud’s syndrome • Unlimited user defined protocols • Variety of dedicated specialty tests: Stress testing, Venous Reflux, MVO/SCV, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Palmar Arch Test, and more • Advanced side-to-side and ipsillateral segmental blood pressure comparison charts • One key operation for simplified, automatic, and rapid examinations • Interactive screens • Unlimited workstations • Configurable reports • Network support: DICOM, HL7, GDT, SQL • Statistical analysis • Variety of export formats • Large touch screen display • Dedicated remote control and foot switch
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
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.
Doppler probe / transducer wear
HighSymptoms: Weak, absent, or noisy Doppler signal.
Root cause: Probe crystal or cable wear.
Cuff / pneumatic system leak
MediumSymptoms: Inaccurate or failed pressure readings.
Root cause: Cracked cuff bladder or tubing/connector leak.
PVR waveform sensor drift
MediumSymptoms: Distorted or flat plethysmography waveform.
Root cause: Pneumatic transducer calibration drift.
Software / calculation fault
LowSymptoms: Incorrect ABI/TBI calculation, or frozen screen.
Root cause: Application software or workstation fault.
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.
Blood pressure cuff set
Consumable; multiple sizes.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Pneumatic tubing / connector set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Workstation / PC
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Doppler probe
High-turnover; keep spares.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure cuff set Consumable; multiple sizes. | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Pneumatic tubing / connector set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Workstation / PC | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Doppler probe High-turnover; keep spares. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Fairly easy |
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.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Doppler probe / transducer wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically weak, absent, or noisy Doppler signal.
- Check the most likely cause first: probe crystal or cable wear.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the doppler 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: Cuff / pneumatic system leak
- Confirm the presentation - typically inaccurate or failed pressure readings.
- Check the most likely cause first: cracked cuff bladder or tubing/connector leak.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the blood pressure cuff set 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.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
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