Villa Sistemi Apollo DRF/OPEN
Villa Sistemi · Model Apollo DRF/OPEN
Great versatility for radiographic applications The use of one single detector for both fluoroscopy and radiography offers an unparalleled range of applications that includes all the most common general radiographic procedures, gastro-intestinal studies, tomography and vascular studies. Maximum dose reduction In addition to the low dose required by the high sensitive dynamic digital detector, different solutions can be implemented on the system to further reduce the dose to the patient during the exam. Open tabletop structure The Open design, based on a single-side suspended tabletop, grants a direct and easy access to the patient from all sides of the table. This configuration is particular useful during interventional procedures, because two or more operators can be at direct contact with the patient. The mechanical structure of the tabletop grants a patient weight capacity up to 230 kg without limitations on the table movements. Wide range of fluoroscopy examinations Fluoroscopy exams also take benefit from the large active area of the detector that allows visibility of larger anatomic regions without patient repositioning.
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.
X-ray tube overheating / filament failure
HighSymptoms: Tube won't fire, heat-capacity alarm.
Root cause: Filament wear, cooling failure.
Detector calibration drift
MediumSymptoms: Image noise, artifacts, low SNR.
Root cause: Flat-panel / sensor aging.
Generator / high-voltage fault
HighSymptoms: Exposure fails, kV/mA out of range error.
Root cause: HV tank or generator board fault.
Recon / system software hang
LowSymptoms: Frozen console, acquisition timeout.
Root cause: Workstation or RAID degradation.
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.
Flat-panel detector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Cooling pump & radiator
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
High-voltage generator
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Workstation RAID / GPU
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat-panel detector | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Cooling pump & radiator | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| High-voltage generator | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Workstation RAID / GPU | Periodic replacement | $$$ | 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: X-ray tube overheating / filament failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically tube won't fire, heat-capacity alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: filament wear, cooling failure.
- 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 x-ray tube insert 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: Detector calibration drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically image noise, artifacts, low SNR - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: flat-panel / sensor aging.
- 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 flat-panel detector 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
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.
- RECALL
Patient fell from the table because the footrest of the device detached from the table top while the patient was positioned on the table and table was moving from vertical position.
- RECALL
The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured person overcame a physical barrier (the tabletop support arm. height ca. 60 em) to access a prohibited area not intended as a working position. 2) The directions for use (device labeling and instructions for use) did not contain an explicit exclusion of the prohibited area. 3.) The movement was activated inadvertently and continuously. and it was not released (the movement requires continuous activation). 4.) Delayed activation of the emergency stop.
- RECALL
It has been discovered that the Air Kerma rate information is inconsistent in Continuous Fluoro modes 30x30 (12"x12") and 15x15 (6"x6). This could result in a deviation of the displayed values of Air Kerma Rate and Cumulated Air Kerma from the actual values greater then +/-35% and then in a failure to comply with the requirements of 21 CFR 1020.32(k)(6
Troubleshoot this device with Bio
Describe a symptom or error code. Bio answers from this device's own documented error codes, failure modes, parts, and guides.
Ask Bio →