Ultasound System

 Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, General-Purpose
Scope of this Product Comparison

This Product Comparison covers general-purpose ultrasonic scanning systems intended primarily for
abdominal, obstetric/gynecologic (OB/GYN), small-parts, and vascular imaging. Portable ultrasonic scanning
systems are excluded from this report. For more information on ultrasonic scanners, see the following Product
Comparisons:
 Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Cardiac; Intravascular
 Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Portable
These devices are also called: abdominal ultrasound scanners, ultrasonic arteriographic units, dedicated
linear-array ultrasonic scanners, Doppler devices, gynecologic ultrasonic scanners, obstetric ultrasonic scanners,
renal ultrasonic scanners, small-parts scanners, small-parts ultrasonic scanners, thyroid ultrasonic scanners,
urologic ultrasonic scanners, vascular scanners.
Purpose
General-purpose ultrasonic scanning systems provide two-dimensional (2-D) images of most soft tissues
without subjecting patients to ionizing radiation. They are typically used in the hospital’s radiology department
to complement other imaging modalities and in other hospital departments and private physician offices
primarily for abdominal and OB/GYN scanning. Some systems include additional transducers to facilitate more
specialized diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac, vascular, endovaginal, endorectal, or small-parts (e.g., thyroid,
breast, scrotum, prostate) scanning.
Principles of operation
Ultrasound refers to sound waves emitted at frequencies above the range of human hearing. For diagnostic
imaging, frequencies ranging from 2 to 15 megahertz (MHz) are typically used. Ultrasound waves are mechanical
(acoustic) vibrations that require a medium for transmission; because they exhibit the normal wave properties of
reflection, refraction, and diffraction, they can be predictably aimed, focused, and reflected.
A typical ultrasonic scanning system consists of a beamformer, a central processing unit, a user interface (e.g.,
keyboard, control panel, trackball), several probes
(transducers or scanheads), one or more video displays, some
type of recording device, and a power system. UMDNS Information
This Product Comparison covers the following device
To perform ultrasonic imaging, a probe is either placed on terms and product codes as listed in ECRI Institute’s
the skin (after an acoustic coupling gel is applied) or inserted Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™
(UMDNS™):
into a body cavity. Ultrasonic probes contain one or more  Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Abdominal [16-241]
elements made of piezoelectric materials (materials that  Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, General-Purpose [15-976]
 Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Obstetric/Gynecologic [15-657]
convert electrical energy into acoustic energy and vice versa).  Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Small-Parts [18-052]
When the ultrasonic energy emitted from the probe is  Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, Vascular [15-957]
reflected from the tissue, the transducer receives some of
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Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, General-Purpose
Figure 1. Views of a variety of transducers: (1) flat linear, (2) curvilinear, (3) phased, and (4) mechanically-steered annular
these reflections (echoes) and reconverts them into electrical signals. These signals are processed and converted
into an image (sonogram). Lower sound frequencies provide decreased resolution but greater tissue penetration,
while higher frequencies improve resolution when deep penetration is not necessary (e.g., in pediatric or small-
parts studies).
Multifrequency (broadband) transducers have larger frequency ranges than traditional transducers. Larger
bandwidths allow the user to more easily select transducer resolution and tissue penetration in different imaging
procedures. Many suppliers offer multifrequency probes that allow switching among two or more frequencies—
for example, among 2.5, 3.5, and 5 MHz.
Various modes are available for displaying the returning echoes. B-mode (brightness-modulated mode) is the
scanning system’s basic imaging mode. B-mode produces a real-time, 2-D image that represents a cross-sectional
slice of the area under study. The image is created as the transducer sweeps the pulsed ultrasound beam through
the image plane either mechanically or electronically. The image is updated multiple times to produce a moving
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image, and the sweep (or frame) rate determines how often the image updating occurs. M-mode (motion mode)
uses a fixed-position pulsed beam to produce a moving display of a single scan line over an interval of time. Used
almost exclusively in cardiac applications, M-mode produces a graphical display of a moving structure (e.g., the
cardiac valve over several heartbeats). Simultaneous display of M- and B-modes is particularly useful when
examining dynamic structures, such as the heart.
Transducers most commonly generate two differently shaped patterns: rectangular (linear) images and wedge-
shaped (sector) images. Linear images are produced by flat, linear array transducers, which contain a series of
piezoelectric elements arranged in a single line with available array
lengths of 4 to 15 cm. The elements are pulsed sequentially in groups,
advancing from one end of the array to the other while the system
switches between transmit and receive modes. This produces a number
of parallel acoustic beams across the length of the array during a single
sweep to image a rectangular region directly in front of the elements.
(Figure 1 illustrates the basic types of transducers and the ultrasonic
wave patterns they generate.) As with other real-time scanners, each
linear sweep updates the display with a new cross-sectional image.
Various methods are used to improve image resolution, such as special
transmit and receive phase-delay techniques that significantly improve
beam focusing and image quality. Because the entire length of the array
is placed on the patient's skin, a large field of view displays structures
close to the transducer. Therefore, a flat linear array (often called just
"linear array") system is ideal for obstetric examinations in which the
placenta or fetal skull might be positioned close to the transducer.
Because of their less sophisticated electronic circuitry, scanners utilizing
only linear array transducers are generally less expensive than many
other real-time ultrasonic scanning devices, but they do have some
disadvantages. For instance, maintaining complete skin contact with the
large surface of the array is sometimes difficult.
Two basic transducer configurations are currently used for sector
scanning: mechanical and nonmechanical (electronic). Mechanical-
sector transducers contain one or more piezoelectric elements in a
sealed fluid path. A motor-driven system moves the element rapidly
through an arc that establishes the sector, while the transducer switches
between transmit mode and receive mode. Although mechanical
transducers commonly use a single element, some use an annular array:
multiple concentric, ring-shaped elements that produce a cylindrical,
more uniform, and better-focused beam in both the horizontal and vertical planes. This 2-D focusing reduces slice
thickness for improved image clarity. Activating the elements at different delays allows the beam produced by
these arrays to be focused at several different depths.
Electronic-sector scanning uses array transducers, which consist of a series of linear piezoelectric elements. A
curvilinear-array (convex array) probe operates similarly to the flat linear probe, but its convex shape allows a
larger field of view than a flat linear array transducer with the same contact area so that images of deep structures
can be more easily obtained.
Electronically steered scanning uses phased-array transducers, which consist of a series of individual
piezoelectric elements operating as a unit. Phased arrays are the same as linear arrays except that they have
smaller contact areas and electronic timing circuits that allow them to fire groups of elements in a variety of
sequences. This permits each burst of ultrasonic energy to leave the transducer at a slightly different angle.
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Transmitting and receiving ultrasonic energy through different angles within the scan plane forms a sector image.
Phased-array transducers are generally smaller and easier to handle than most other transducers. However, they
require more sophisticated electronic timing systems. Although they provide a limited field of view for nearby
structures, their smaller scanning surfaces (often as small as 6 mm) permit imaging of structures in tight areas or
behind obstructions (e.g., areas between or behind ribs).
Electronic transducers provide a greater number of imaging capabilities, such as simultaneous 2-D and
Doppler imaging. And, because they have no moving parts, they also appear to be more reliable. But, in the
typical linear element configuration, with rows of elements arranged horizontally, electronic focusing is possible
only in the 2-D (horizontal) scan plane; therefore, there is no focusing action along the transducer’s vertical plane
to reduce slice thickness.
Multidimensional arrays have the normal row of elements arranged horizontally, but they also have a few (five
to seven) vertical rows of elements. These vertical rows allow the arrays to be focused in the vertical (slice
thickness) plane as well, creating a tighter focal area. However, the vertical focus cannot always be adjusted, nor
can the beams be steered vertically. Nevertheless, these arrays (often referred to as 1.5-dimensional arrays)
provide somewhat better vertical resolution than standard linear arrays.
In both mechanical and electronic systems, each sweep produces a new cross-sectional image (frame) that is
used to update the display. Generally, high frame rates are useful for imaging rapidly moving structures, while
lower frame rates provide improved image quality by increasing the density of the acoustic lines that make up
the image. Depending on the system, frame rates can be fixed, selected by the operator, or varied automatically
based on the field of view chosen by the operator. Some scanning systems permit the user to change the field of
view by varying the sector angle.
A scan converter system displays the image on a high-resolution video monitor. During scanning, the
converter assigns discrete shades of gray (grayscale) to the returning echo amplitude levels; the number of shades
depends on how many bits of information can be stored for each point of image memory. Some scanners offer
user-selectable preprocessing and postprocessing features that permit the operator to optimize the image quality
by altering the texture and grayscale emphasis within the image. The scan converter also permits freeze-frame,
which captures a single real-time frame for display and analysis.
Some scanning systems are capable of performing real-time three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound, which
involves volume-per-second acquisition and display for volume measurements, improved image presentation,
and volume-of-interest studies. 3-D images can be produced by direct online 3-D acquisition, with a transducer
scanning a volume instead of a slice of the tissue. Another method is the reconstruction of previously acquired 2-
D cross-sections or tomograms in an offline procedure. An advantage of 3-D ultrasound is that it can simulate
intraoperative visualization. 3-D ultrasound images may be clinically useful for cardiac, blood-flow, ophthalmic,
brain, prostate, renal, and fetal imaging, as well as for surgical planning.
On some systems, the operator can magnify (zoom) the display for further examination and can also store
images on hard disks or magneto-optical disks or transfer them via networks for storage on picture archiving and
communication systems (PACS). (For more information, see the Product Comparison titled Picture Archiving and
Communication Systems (PACS), Radiology.)
Many ultrasonic scanning system suppliers incorporate the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM 3.0) Standard on their scanning systems. The purpose
of this standard is to allow digital images produced by any medical device to be stored and transferred through
PACS or other means, regardless of the device supplier.
The maximum display depth of a system indicates the depth for which space is provided on the display, rather
than the actual penetration by the ultrasound energy, which is based on many factors, including transducer and
signal-processing characteristics. The display depth, the size or field of view of the displayed image, and the
image focus are usually operator selectable.
Scanned structures can be measured using digital calipers—cursors electronically superimposed over the

scanned cross-sectional image that calculate the size of the scanned structure. The caliper system can also be used
to plot and measure the area, circumference, or volume of a structure. In obstetric applications, gestational-age
programs use digital caliper measurements to calculate the age of the fetus.
A data-entry keyboard permits information such as patient name, date, and type of study to be entered and
displayed along with the scanned image. In some systems, an alphanumeric keyboard interacts with a computer
to permit manipulation of the displayed image or system operating parameters.
Doppler imaging
Many scanners now include Doppler capability to determine the
direction and speed of blood flow. Most scanners include spectral
Doppler, either continuous-wave (CW) or pulsed-wave (PW). CW
Doppler, the simplest spectral Doppler mode, is commonly used for
blood-flow analysis in which vessel-depth information is not
important; it receives information from all the moving reflectors in the
path of the beam. CW Doppler is able to provide accurate
measurements of blood velocity through the sample area. PW Doppler
is used when depth selectivity is required, but it cannot be used for
higher velocities because of the problem of frequency aliasing; when
the pulse-repetition frequency (PRF) is too low to adequately sample
the Doppler frequency shift, aliasing causes high-velocity blood flow in
one direction to be displayed as flow in the opposite direction. To
resolve the problem of aliasing, the PRF can be increased or a lower-
frequency transducer can be used. Some scanners allow the use of a
high pulse-repetition frequency (HPRF) Doppler mode—a function
that corrects for aliasing by increasing the PRF for a sample volume
depth. PW Doppler allows the operator to select the area of interest for
flow analysis using cursors superimposed on the 2-D image. PW
depth-selective information is obtained by acoustic pulses emitted from
the transducer, allowing the precise location of the target area, as well
as the flow, to be determined.
Spectral Doppler includes a spectrum analyzer to display frequency shifts plotted against time, with grayscale
intensity varying with the received signal’s strength or amplitude. The spectrum analyzer may also employ fast
Fourier transform (FFT), a high-rate sampling method that analyzes the Doppler-shift signals and performs
complex calculations on them. FFT analyzers typically produce peak and mean displays. The peak display
provides a linear-time waveform that represents the maximum instantaneous velocity present. The mean display
provides a linear-time waveform that represents the statistical mean velocity of all velocities present.
Commercially available spectrum analyzers incorporate various permutations of these displays, but the basic
peak and mean should be adequate for most clinical applications.
Some units provide a simultaneous display of real-time and 2-D imaging and Doppler. Other units freeze the
2-D image when Doppler is engaged; if the transducer or patient moves, however, it can be difficult to determine
the precise anatomic location of the blood flow being measured. Thus, some units update the 2-D image at
adjustable intervals, although the Doppler shuts off during the 2-D update. True simultaneous (duplex) scanners
allow the 2-D image to remain in real time (although at a lower frame rate) while the Doppler beam provides flow
information.
Doppler color flow mapping (CFM) simultaneously assesses the direction and relative velocity of blood flow at
multiple points along multiple beam paths. The result is an image of the hemodynamics of vessels. As
conventional 2-D real-time techniques display the anatomic features in black and white, color superimposed on

this image visually depicts the direction and average velocity of blood flow. CFM complements and enhances the
diagnostic value of conventional 2-D real-time images, as well as provides more information about and enables
better quantification of the direction and velocity of blood-flow abnormalities.
Like color television, CFM uses combinations of primary colors. In cardiac and other vascular studies, red and
blue hues are commonly used. White shades are often added to the colored background to indicate higher flows,
such as those caused by stenotic valves or narrowed vessels. In addition to blood-flow direction, mean flow rate
and degree of variance can also be depicted by CFM.
Many scanning systems are capable of power Doppler imaging, which can be used as an adjunct to CFM.
Power Doppler displays the integrated power of the reflected signal in the conventional color-flow Doppler
technique. It increases the flow sensitivity of color Doppler imaging and provides good results even at angles
perpendicular to the direction of flow, which cannot be visualized at all with standard Doppler. This technology
can produce images of structures not normally seen sonographically. However, power Doppler provides no
quantitative data, such as flow rate or direction.
Some systems offer a triplex mode, which simultaneously acquires and displays 2-D grayscale, spectral
Doppler, and color-flow data. The triplex mode is used in the quantification of blood flow and flow anomalies in
small vessels to improve placement of the Doppler sample volume.
Harmonic imaging
Harmonic imaging (HI) is a sonographic technique designed to provide images of higher quality than those
provided by conventional techniques. Harmonics are frequencies that occur at multiples of the fundamental or
transmitted sonographic frequency. In HI sonography, ultrasound is transmitted at one frequency and received at
twice that frequency. This technology was initially used in conjunction with contrast echocardiography to
enhance myocardial contrast visualization. The principle of the technique is based on the fact that microbubbles
resonate when they come in contact with ultrasonic frequencies. The oscillation of the microbubbles triggers
“backscatter,” which is usually at a higher frequency than the original ultrasound frequency. Since signals
emanating from microbubbles are much more likely to contain harmonics than signals returning from tissue,
most of the higher frequency sensed is due to echo contrast. The returning high-frequency signal can be isolated
from the fundamental signal by use of a filter or addition of inverted fundamental pulses. This allows the image
to be produced by the high-frequency signal alone. Generating 2-D images from harmonic frequencies improves
image quality by improving resolution and reducing artifacts in the harmonic signal so that the signal-to-noise
ratio is improved. Recently, studies have found that the use of HI without contrast agents also results in enhanced
echocardial visualization (Caidahl et al. 1998). This has allowed the development of tissue harmonic imaging
(THI), which is possible because harmonic energy is generated as ultrasound passes through tissue. THI is now
commercially available from several companies.
Reported problems
Ultrasound diagnostic imaging appears to be risk-free when used properly. However, its accuracy depends on
the skill of the operator, who must continuously and carefully adjust transducer direction and instrument
controls to avoid artifacts in ultrasound images, which can significantly degrade image quality and possibly lead
to an incomplete or incorrect diagnosis. In addition to routine quality assurance procedures, the scanner must be
maintained properly in accordance with its manufacturer’s technical support service.
Ultrasound transducers should be handled carefully to avoid damage. A quality control program should
include frequent testing of transducers and system performance with standard ultrasound phantoms to evaluate
lateral and axial resolution, distance accuracy, sensitivity, uniformity, and hard-copy appearance.
Electromechanical problems, such as cracks in piezoelectric elements, can alter beam width and/or spatial pulse
length, thereby affecting lateral and axial resolution.

Errors in distance measurements can cause incorrect calculations. An error margin of 2% or less measured over
10 cm is considered acceptable for most ultrasound systems. The appearance of the hard-copy image should be
the same as that of the image on the monitor. Most manufacturers can supply a test pattern on software to
evaluate the performance of the recording device.
Purchase considerations
ECRI Institute recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute’s recommendations for minimum
performance requirements for general-purpose ultrasound scanners; recommended specifications have been
categorized into three groups based on specific clinical applications. General-purpose scanners are routinely used
for imaging abdominal organs. Diagnoses of disease, cysts, and tumors can be made from the anatomic formation
(e.g., size, texture, location) provided by ultrasound scans. Basic Doppler capabilities enhance evaluations of
abdominal organs, allowing further diagnosis by providing information on blood flow.
General-purpose scanners with OB/GYN capabilities are used to investigate a variety of gynecologic
abnormalities, including infertility; to detect the presence and condition of a fetus; to investigate the blood supply
to the fetus; and to monitor fetal growth throughout pregnancy. Ultrasonography is also useful in guiding
amniocentesis and other invasive procedures. Obstetric analysis packages provide valuable information,
including gestational age, fetal weight, and fetal growth calculation, and some are also capable of report
generation. Endocavity transducers are available for use with gynecologic imaging. Comprehensive OB/GYN
studies require a full-featured system, which is used in a hospital’s radiology department, OB/GYN department,
or imaging center or in OB/GYN offices in which comprehensive obstetric ultrasound examinations are
performed.
Some general-purpose scanners can be equipped with specialized high-frequency small-parts probes for use in
thyroid, breast, scrotum, neonatal brain, and musculoskeletal evaluation. Endocavity transducers are available on
some general-purpose scanners for prostate screening. General-purpose abdomen and small-parts studies require
a full-featured system, which is typically used in a hospital’s radiology department or imaging center.
General-purpose scanners with vascular capabilities provide flow profiles of vessels throughout the body,
enabling clinicians to diagnose arterial and venous abnormalities and their causes. Doppler further extends
vascular techniques by providing flow detection in vessels, such as those found in organs and tumors and in
extremities. Spectral Doppler analysis packages can perform calculations automatically. A comprehensive
vascular study requires a full-featured system, which is used in a hospital’s radiology department, cardiology
department, or noninvasive vascular lab or in a vascular surgeon’s office. Examinations include comprehensive
extracranial and peripheral vascular studies.
Other considerations
When purchasing an ultrasonic scanning system, facilities need to consider six basic issues: functions and
features, cost, ease of use, upgradeability, image storage, and customer support. Some suppliers now provide
remote diagnostics whereby scanning system functions can be monitored at a remote location through a modem.
Ultrasound accreditation
Within the last several years, the American College of Radiology, the American Institute of Ultrasound in
Medicine, the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories, and the Intersocietal
Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories introduced accreditation programs for
hospital- and office-based ultrasound practices. These voluntary accreditation programs were created to ensure
the quality of ultrasonic imaging because significant variations in image quality have been found among hospitals

and offices. In the United States, healthcare payers and managed care providers can insist on ultrasound
accreditation as a condition for being a referral site or for reimbursement.
Cost containment
Since ultrasound systems entail ongoing maintenance and operational costs, the initial acquisition cost does
not accurately reflect the total cost of ownership. In today’s competitive ultrasound market there are, in general,
few significant technical differences between high-end ultrasound scanners manufactured by the market leaders.
Therefore, a purchase decision should be based on issues such as life-cycle cost (LCC), local service support,
discount rates and non-price-related benefits offered by the supplier, and standardization with existing
equipment in the department or hospital (i.e., purchasing all ultrasound scanners from one supplier).
An LCC analysis can be used to compare high-cost alternatives and/or to determine the positive or negative
economic value of a single alternative. For example, hospitals can use LCC analysis techniques to examine the
cost-effectiveness of leasing or renting equipment versus purchasing the equipment outright. Because it examines
the cash-flow impact of initial acquisition costs and operating costs over a period of time, LCC analysis is most
useful for comparing alternatives with different cash flows and for revealing the total costs of equipment
ownership. One LCC technique—present value (PV) analysis—is especially useful because it accounts for
inflation and for the time value of money (i.e., money received today is worth more than money received at a
later date). Conducting a PV/LCC analysis often demonstrates that the cost of ownership includes more than just
the initial acquisition cost and that a small increase in initial acquisition cost may produce significant savings in
long-term operating costs. The PV is calculated using the annual cash outflow, the dollar discount factor (the cost
of capital), and the lifetime of the equipment (in years) in a mathematical equation.
The following represents a sample seven-year PV/LCC analysis for a general-purpose ultrasound system.
Present Value/Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Assumptions
 Operating costs are considered for years 1 through 5
 Dollar discount factor is 6%
 Inflation rate is 6% for a full-service contract and 4% for consumables
 Operating and ownership costs are for 1 ultrasound scanner, with 10 procedures performed per day,
5 days a week
 Costs for 1 full-time sonographer include salary, benefits, payroll expenses, and continuing
education
Capital Costs
 Ultrasound scanner and software = $170,000
 3.5 MHz probe = $12,000
 5 MHz probe = $12,000
 VCR and color printer = $13,200
Total Capital Costs = $207,200
Operating and Ownership Costs

 Service contract, years 2 through 5 = $15,800/year
 Salary and expenses for 1 FTE = $47,000/year
 Ultrasound gel = $1,750/year
 Film and report holders, printer paper, and videocassettes = $19,370/year
Total Operating Costs = $68,120 in year 1; $83,920/year in years 2 through 5
PV = ($620,970)

Other costs not included in the above analysis that should be considered for budgetary planning include those
associated with the following:
 Software upgrades not covered under warranty or by the service contract
 Fulfillment of accreditation program requirements
 Optional specialty probes
 Optional image-archiving or data-analysis system
 Other disposables and accessories, such as biopsy needles, phantoms, probe covers, contrast agents,
cleaning solutions, and procedure trays
 Utilities
 Contributions to overhead
As illustrated by the above sample PV/LCC analysis, the initial acquisition cost is only a fraction of the total
cost of operation over seven years. Therefore, before making a purchase decision based solely on the acquisition
cost of an ultrasound system, buyers should consider operating costs over the lifetime of the equipment.
For further information on PV/LCC analysis, customized analyses, and purchase decision support, readers
should contact ECRI Institute’s SELECTplus™ Group.
Hospitals can purchase service contracts or service on a time-and-materials basis from the supplier. Service
may also be available from a third-party organization. The decision to purchase a service contract should be
carefully considered. Because ultrasound systems tend to be highly reliable (many suppliers have a 99% to 100%
uptime guarantee), the financial risk associated with not purchasing a service contract may be minimal. However,
the decision to purchase a service contract can be justified for several reasons. Most suppliers provide routine
software updates, which enhance the scanner’s performance, at no charge to service contract customers.
Furthermore, software updates are often cumulative; that is, previous software revisions may be required in
order to install and operate a new performance feature. Purchasing a service contract also ensures that preventive
maintenance will be performed at regular intervals, thereby eliminating the possibility of unexpected
maintenance costs. Also, many suppliers do not extend system performance and uptime guarantees beyond the
length of the warranty unless the system is covered by a service contract. Because transducers and hard-copy
imaging devices are the components of the system most prone to failure or damage, they should be included in
the service contract.
ECRI Institute recommends that, to maximize bargaining leverage, hospitals negotiate pricing for service
contracts before the system is purchased. As a guideline, full-service contracts typically cost approximately 6% to
8% of the ultrasound system’s purchase price. Additional service contract discounts may be negotiable for
multiple-year agreements or for service contracts that are bundled with contracts on other scanners in the
department or hospital. Buyers should also negotiate for a nonobsolescence clause stating that the supplier agrees
not to introduce a replacement system within one or two years and that if a replacement system is introduced
during this time period, 100% of the purchase price can be applied to the purchase of the new system.
In addition, given the current highly competitive market for ultrasound systems, hospitals should negotiate for
a significant discount—many suppliers discount new, fully configured systems from 15% to 25%. The actual
discount received will depend on the hospital’s negotiating skills, the system configuration and model to be
purchased, previous experience with the supplier, and the extent of concessions granted by the supplier, such as
extended warranties, fixed prices for annual service contracts, and guaranteed on-site service response. Buyers
should make sure that applications training is included in the purchase price of the system. Some suppliers do
offer more extensive on-site or off-site training programs for an additional cost.
ECRI Institute recommends that buyers consider the number and types of ultrasound studies performed at
their institution before deciding on a specific system configuration. Also, if multiple scanners are necessary to
handle the patient volume, hospitals should determine the types of scanners and capabilities required in order to
avoid paying for unnecessary analysis packages and scanning features. For instance, a hospital may want to
purchase three scanners: one dedicated to OB/GYN, one to general radiology, and one to cardiac scanning. In this

case, purchasing all three scanners from one supplier could result in a significant discount. Standardization of
equipment can make staff training easier, simplify servicing and parts acquisition, and provide greater bargaining
leverage when negotiating the purchase of new equipment and/or service contract costs.
Given their relatively low capital cost compared to other imaging equipment, ultrasonic scanners are typically
purchased outright; however, leasing more expensive, high-performance systems is becoming more common. In
general, renting is not a cost-effective alternative.
Stage of development
General-purpose ultrasonic scanners have been commercially available for many years. Most have a modular
design that can be easily upgraded to include specialized functions, such as cardiac scanning and/or spectral
Doppler and CFM, permitting users to keep pace with the rapidly changing technology of ultrasonic imaging.
Given its low cost relative to other imaging technologies (approximately $20,000 to $300,000, depending on
system configuration), its noninvasiveness, the absence of ionizing radiation, and recent improvements in image
quality, ultrasound is now a preferred medical imaging technique.
Current trends are directed toward the use of digital processors to provide image enhancement, improved
resolution, analysis of tissue characteristics, and new transducer scanning techniques. This introduction follows
the larger trend toward the development of all-digital radiology departments. Applications have now expanded
to include intraoperative ultrasound (the use of ultrasonic imaging to aid in surgery), harmonic imaging,
ultrasonic breast imaging, intravascular ultrasound (the use of a miniature high-frequency transducer in a
catheter inserted into the blood vessels), ultrasonic delivery of therapeutic agents, ultrasound tissue
characterization, and ultrasonic contrast agents.
Another ultrasound technology that is quickly gaining acceptance is breast sonography for detecting cancer
and directing aspirations, wire localizations, and core biopsies. Ultrasound reflects the acoustic characteristics of
breast tissue and is well established as an ancillary technique for evaluating breast lesions. Because it is
nonionizing, ultrasound is particularly advantageous for evaluation of palpable masses in young, pregnant, or
lactating women. Ultrasound examination can overcome much of the decreased sensitivity of mammography in
patients with radiographically dense breasts that can make it difficult to distinguish cancer tissues from normal
glandular tissue. It can differentiate cysts from solid masses seen on mammograms or found on palpation.
Because taut compression is not required, it can be useful in evaluating a painful, inflamed breast to determine if
a focal, drainable abscess is the problem. It can also be helpful when no mammographic abnormality is seen in a
clinically suspicious area of the breast. However, ultrasound cannot detect all solid masses, nor can it consistently
show microcalcifications. Overall, sonography of the breast is an extremely useful examination, particularly as an
adjunct to mammography and physical examination.
In addition to examination of the breast, sonography is also being used to guide procedures such as
percutaneous cyst aspiration, hook-wire localization, fine-needle aspiration, and large-needle core biopsy of the
breast. For these procedures to be performed safely, the shaft and tip of the needle must be well visualized to
allow for accurate needle placement. Transducer-mounted needle guides, needles designed with central
apertures, and complex electronic guidance systems have been developed to facilitate accurate needle placement
and assist in these procedures. Electronic beam steering is also in development for use in sonographically guided
needle interventions. This technique can considerably enhance the visibility of needles used in interventional
procedures, thus increasing the safety and allowing more rapid performance of the procedures.
The use of contrast agents has recently been very successful. A number of different contrast agents are now
commercially available, and others are being developed and tested as this technology continues to develop and
improve. Software packages that compensate for artifacts, such as those caused by microbubbles in ultrasound
contrast agents, are also available.
Some suppliers can now provide remote diagnostics that monitor device performance from remote locations to
diagnose problems before they become apparent to the user.

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Supplier information
ALOKA
Aloka Co Ltd [139280]
6-22-1 Mure Mitaka-shi
Tokyo 181-8622
Japan
Phone: 81 (4) 22456465 Fax: 81 (4) 22454058
Internet: http://www.aloka.co.jp
E-mail: int-sle2@am.aloka.co.jp
Aloka Co Ltd (Asia/Pacific) [262423]

75 Bukit Timah Rd 06-02/03 Boonsiew Bldg
Singapore 0922
Republic of Singapore
Phone: 65 3395211 Fax: 65 3384097
Internet: http://www.aloka.co.jp

Aloka Co Ltd (USA) [150430]

10 Fairfield Blvd
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 269-5088, (800) 872-5652 Fax: (203) 269-6075
Internet: http://www.aloka.com
E-mail: inquiry@aloka.com
B-K MEDICAL
B-K Medical A/S (Denmark) Sub Analogic Corp [170319]
Mileparken 34
Herlev DK-2730
Denmark
Phone: 45 44528100 Fax: 45 44528199
Internet: http://www.bkmed.com
E-mail: info@bkmed.dk
B-K Medical Medizinische Systems GmbH Sub Analogic Corp [306303]

Pascalkehre 13
Quickborn D-25451
Germany
Phone: 49 (4106) 99550 Fax: 49 (4106) 995599
E-mail: info@de.bkmed.com
B-K Medical Systems Inc Sub Analogic Corp [170214]

250 Andover St
Wilmington, MA 01887
Phone: (978) 988-1078, (800) 876-7226 Fax: (978) 988-1478
E-mail: info@us.bkmed.com
B-K Medical UK Sub Analogic Corp [298538]

11 Grove Park Waltham Road
White Waltham SL6 3LW
England
Phone: 44 (1628) 825770 Fax: 44 (1628) 826970
E-mail: info@uk.bkmed.com
ESAOTE
Esaote China Ltd An Esaote Group Co [371773]
135 Bonham Strand Trade Centre
Hong Kong
People's Republic of China
Phone: 852 25458386 Fax: 852 25433068
Internet: http://www.esaote.com
E-mail: esaote@esaotechina.com
Esaote Espana SA An Esaote Group Co [393186]

Avenida San Sebastion s/n
Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona) E-08960
Spain
Phone: 34 (93) 4732090 Fax: 34 (93) 4732042

E-mail: esaote.spain@bcn.servicom.es
Esaote SpA [371771]

via Siffredi 58
Genova (GE) I-16153
Italy
Phone: 39 (010) 65471 Fax: 39 (010) 6547301
E-mail: esaote@esaote.com
Biosound Esaote Inc An Esaote Group Co [104220]

8000 Castleway Dr PO Box 50858
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (317) 813-6000, (800) 428-4374 Fax: (317) 813-6600
Internet: http://www.biosound.com
E-mail: info@biosound.com
FUKUDA DENSHI
TeraRecon Inc [371002]
2955 Campus Dr Suite 325
San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 372-1100, (877) 354-1100 Fax: (650) 372-1101
Internet: http://www.terarecon.com
E-mail: info@terarecon.com
Fukuda Denshi UK [324748]

13 Westminster Court Hipley Street
Old Woking GU22 9LG
England
Phone: 44 (1483) 728065 Fax: 44 (1483) 728066
Internet: http://www.fukuda.co.uk
E-mail: service@fukuda.co.uk
GE HEALTHCARE
GE Healthcare Asia (Japan) [300443]
4-7-127 Asahigaoka Hino-shi
Tokyo 191-8503
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 425826820 Fax: 81 (3) 425826830
Internet: http://www.gehealthcare.com.jp
E-mail: hisao.matsuka@gemsa.med.ge.com
GE Healthcare Europe [171319]

283 rue de la Miniere boite postale 34
Buc Cedex F-78533
France
Phone: 33 (1) 30704040 Fax: 33 (1) 30709855
Internet: http://www.gehealthcare.com
GE Healthcare South Africa [340559]

Private Bag X124
Halfway House 1685
South Africa

Phone: 27 (11) 6538800 Fax: 27 (11) 6538801

Internet: http://www.gehealthcareeurope.com/safen/
GE Healthcare USA [439946]

3000 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (262) 544-3011, (800) 643-6439 Fax: (262) 544-3384
Internet: http://www.gehealthcare.com
HITACHI
Hitachi Medical Corp of America [107620]
50 Prospect Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591-4598
Phone: (914) 332-5800, (800) 332-2080 Fax: (914) 332-5555
Internet: http://www.hitachiultrasound.com
E-mail: info@hitachiultrasouncd.com
KONTRON MEDICAL
Kontron Medical AG A Charterhouse Co [441506]
Reinacherstrasse 131 Postfach
Baele CH-4002
Switzerland
Phone: 41 (61) 3362222 Fax: 41 (61) 3362200
Internet: http://www.kontronmedical.com
E-mail: infos@kontronmedical.ch
Kontron Medical China A Charterhouse Co [442203]

Room 2003 China Tex Building 19 Jianguomennei Street
Beijing 100005
Phone: 86 (10) 65281338 Fax: 86 (10) 65281337
Internet: http://www.kontronmedical.com.cn
E-mail: kmbj@kontronmedical.com.cn
Kontron Medical India A Charterhouse Co [442202]

C-44A Shivaji Park Punjabi Bagh Paschim Vihar
New Delhi 110026
India
Phone: 91 (11) 5192456 Fax: 91 (11) 5192456
E-mail: san_kaul@yahoo.com
Kontron Medical SAS A Charterhouse Co [154412]

Zone d'Activites des Gatines 52 rue Pierre Curie boite postale 97
Plaisir Cedex F-78373
France
Phone: 33 (1) 30076600 Fax: 33 (1) 30075582
E-mail: infos@kontronmedical.com
MEDISON
Medison America Inc [155965]
11075 Knott Ave Suite C
Cypress, CA 90630

Phone: (714) 889-3000, (800) 829-7666 Fax: (714) 889-3030

Internet: http://www.medisonusa.com
E-mail: info@medisonusa.com
Medison Co Ltd [146952]

Medison Venture Tower 997-10 Daechi-dong Kangnam-ku
Seoul 135-280
Republic of Korea
Phone: 82 (2) 21941400 Fax: 82 (2) 21941168
Internet: http://www.medison.com
E-mail: sales@medison.com
Medison Medical Systems India Pvt Ltd [440706]

603 Bhikaji Cama Bhawan 11 Bhikaji Cama Place
New Delhi 110 066
India
Phone: 91 (11) 26162772 Fax: 91 (11) 26162773
Internet: http://www.medison.com
E-mail: medison@vsnl.com
Shanghai Medison Medical Instruments Co Ltd [371200]

1135 Jinhu Road Jinqiao Export Processing Zone
Shanghai
Phone: 86 (21) 50317887 Fax: 86 (21) 50317758
Internet: http://www.medison.com.cn
MINDRAY
Mindray Medical International Ltd [291060]
Mindray Building Keji 12th Road South High-Tech Industrial Park Nanshan
Shenzhen 518057
Phone: 86 (755) 26582888 Fax: 86 (755) 26582680
Internet: http://www.mindray.com
E-mail: intl-market@mindray.com
PHILIPS MEDICAL
Philips Medical Systems Asia [188101]
30/Fl Hopewell Centre 17 Kennedy Road
Wanchai
Phone: 852 28215888 Fax: 852 25276727
Internet: http://www.medical.philips.com
E-mail: medical@philips.com
Philips Medical Systems SA [415446]

80 rue de Deux Gares
Bruxelles B-1070
Belgium
Phone: 32 (2) 5257252 Fax: 32 (2) 5256545
E-mail: belgium.medical@philips.com

Philips Medical Systems International bv [415450]

Veenpluis 4-6 Postbus 10000
Best NL-5680 DA
The Netherlands
Phone: 31 (40) 2763051
Philips Medical Systems North America [102120]

22100 Bothell-Everett Hwy PO Box 3003
Bothell, WA 98041-3003
Phone: (425) 487-7000, (800) 722-7900 Fax: (425) 485-6080
E-mail: medical@philips.com
SHANTOU INSTITUTE
Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments [298131]
77 Jinsha Road
Shantou 515041
Phone: 86 (754) 8250150 Fax: 86 (754) 8251499
Internet: http://www.siui.com
E-mail: siui@siui.com
SHIMADZU
Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) PTE Ltd [172209]
16 Science Park Drive #01-02 The Pasteur Singapore Science Park
Singapore 118227
Republic of Singapore
Phone: 65 7786280 Fax: 65 7792935
Internet: http://www1.shimadzu.com/products/medical/index.html
E-mail: sales@shimadzu.com.sg
Shimadzu Corp International Marketing Div Medical [153971]

3 Kanda-Nishikicho 1-chome Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-8448
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 32195645 Fax: 81 (3) 32195790
Internet: http://www.shimadzu.com/medical
E-mail: imd_med@group.shimadzu.co.jp
Shimadzu Europe GmbH [161064]

Albert-Hahn-Strasse 6-10
Duisburg D-47269
Germany
Phone: 49 (203) 76870 Fax: 49 (203) 766625
E-mail: info@shimadzu.de
Shimadzu Precision Instruments Inc Medical System Div [106973]

20101 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502-3130
Phone: (310) 217-8855, (800) 228-1429 Fax: (310) 217-0661
Internet: http://www.shimadzu.com
E-mail: information@shimadzumed.com

SIEMENS
Siemens AG Siemens Health Services [401832]
Hartmannstrasse 16
Erlangen D-91052
Germany
Phone: 49 (9131) 840 Fax: 49 (9131) 842379
Internet: http://www.siemensmedical.com
E-mail: info@siemens.com
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc Ultrasound Div [399202]

1230 Shorebird Way
Mountain View, CA 94043-7393
Phone: (650) 969-9112, (800) 422-8766 Fax: (650) 968-1833
Internet: http://www.siemensmedical.com/ultrasound
TOSHIBA
Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc [101894]
2441 Michelle Dr
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 730-5000, (800) 621-1968 Fax: (714) 734-0362
Internet: http://www.medical.toshiba.com
E-mail: info@tams.com
Toshiba Corp Medical Systems Co Ltd [140664]

1385 Shimoishigami
Otawara-shi 324-8550
Japan
Phone: 81 (287) 266301 Fax: 81 (287) 266050
Internet: http://www.toshiba-medical.co.jp
E-mail: info@tams.com
Toshiba Medical Systems Europe bv [160817]

Zilverstraat 1
Zoetermeer NL-2718 RP
The Netherlands
Phone: 31 (79) 3689222 Fax: 31 (79) 3689444
Internet: http://www.toshiba-europe.com/medical
E-mail: info@tmse.nl
Toshiba Medical Systems GmbH Deutschland [284954]

Hellersbergstrasse 4
Neuss-1 D-41460
Germany
Phone: 49 (2131) 18090 Fax: 49 (2131) 1809139
Internet: http://www.toshiba-europe.com
E-mail: info@tmse@tmse.nl
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Product Comparison Chart

MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'S ECRI INSTITUTE'S ECRI INSTITUTE'S ALOKA

RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1 SPECIFICATIONS1 SPECIFICATIONS1
General-purpose ultrasonic General-purpose ultrasonic General-purpose ultrasonic ProSound Alpha 10
scanners with OB/GYN scanners with small-parts scanners with vascular
capabilities capabilities capabilities
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS General-purpose, OB/GYN General-purpose, small General-purpose, vascular Cardiology, OB/GYN,
parts vascular, urology, small
parts, surgery, endocavity
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector No
Annular array Optional
Linear array 2.5-5 (abdomen), 3-5 2.5-5 (abdomen), 5-10 2.5-5 (abdomen), 5-10 Yes
(OB/GYN) (small parts) (vascular)
Convex array 2.5-5 (abdomen), 3-5 2.5-5 (abdomen), 5-10 2.5-5 (abdomen) 2-D, 3-D
(OB/GYN) (small parts)
Phased array 2.5-5 (abdomen) 2.5-5 (abdomen) Yes
Multifrequency Yes
Endovaginal 5-7.5 (OB/GYN) 2-D, 3-D
Endorectal 5-7.5 (prostate) Endfire, biplane, radial
Others TEE
GRAYSCALE LEVELS 64 64 64 256
PREPROCESSING Yes
POSTPROCESSING Yes
IMAGING MODES
M-mode display Yes Yes, FAM
M-mode and 2-D Yes Yes
3-D (freehand) Not specified
3-D (automatic) Yes
4-D (live 3-D) Yes
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes Yes Yes, THE, CHE
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pages covering the above
model(s). These
specifications continue onto
the next two pages.


DOPPLER
Type CFM PW, CFM PW, CW, HPRF, CFM
Frequency display Yes
Velocity display Yes Yes
Power Doppler Yes Yes
Duplex mode Yes Yes
Triplex mode Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers Yes Yes Yes Yes
Selectable dynamic Yes
range
Adjustable transmit Yes Yes Yes Yes
focus
Dynamic receive focus Yes
Measurements on VCR Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes Yes Yes Yes
Frozen image Yes
IMAGE STORAGE FD, HDD, CD-R, DVD-RAM,
USB flash memory
Capacity, number of 70 GB HD
stored images
Cine Yes
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes
OB/GYN scanning Yes Yes
Others Urology, pediatric, hip
NUMBER OF USER- 45
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Yes
FORMULAS AND TABLES
This is the second of three

model(s). These
the next page.


NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Yes
Transperineal Yes
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single
SPLIT SCREEN Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115/220 VAC 10%, 50/60
Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) [146-165] x 58 x 109 ([57.5-
65.0] x 22.8 x 42.9)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 195 (430)
LIST PRICE Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital and TV video Digital and TV video Digital and TV video LCD viewing monitor; 12-bit
outputs; full-screen outputs; full-screen outputs; full-screen A/D conversion; free
annotation. annotation. annotation. angular M-mode (real-time
or cine); tissue harmonics;
HST and SHD probes;
multibeam processing;
tissue Doppler imaging;
DICOM-compatible data
management system. Meets
requirements of EN 60601-1
and UL 2601; ETL listed.
LAST UPDATED March 2008
Supplier Footnotes 1These recommendations 1These recommendations 1These recommendations
are the opinions of ECRI are the opinions of ECRI are the opinions of ECRI
Institute's technology Institute's technology Institute's technology
experts. ECRI Institute experts. ECRI Institute experts. ECRI Institute
assumes no liability for assumes no liability for assumes no liability for
decisions made based on decisions made based on decisions made based on
this data. this data. this data.
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL ALOKA ALOKA ALOKA ALOKA

ProSound Alpha 5 SX ProSound Alpha 7 ProSound SSD-3500SX ProSound SSD-4000SV
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Pending Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Pending Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Cardiology, OB/GYN, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Radiology, OB/GYN, Radiology, OB/GYN,
vascular, urology, small vascular, urology, small vascular, urology, small vascular, urology, small
parts, surgery, endocavity parts, surgery, endocavity parts, surgery, endocavity parts, surgery, endocavity
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector No No No No
Annular array No No No No
Linear array Yes Yes Yes Yes
Convex array 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D
Phased array Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multifrequency Yes Yes Yes Yes
Endovaginal 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D
Endorectal Endfire, biplane, radial Endfire Endfire, biplane Endfire, biplane, radial
Others TEE TEE All surgical applications All surgical applications
PREPROCESSING Yes Yes Yes Yes
POSTPROCESSING Yes Yes Yes Yes
IMAGING MODES
M-mode display Yes, FAM Yes, FAM Yes, FAM Yes, FAM
M-mode and 2-D Yes Yes Yes Yes
3-D (freehand) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
3-D (automatic) Yes Yes Yes Yes
4-D (live 3-D) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Harmonic imaging Yes, THE, CHE Yes, THE, CHE Yes, THE Yes, THE, CHE

model(s). These
the next two pages.


DOPPLER
Type PW, CW, HPRF, CFM PW, CW, HPRF, CFM PW, HPRF, CFM PW, CW, HPRF, CFM
Frequency display Yes Yes Yes Yes
Velocity display Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Doppler Yes Yes Yes Yes
Duplex mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
Triplex mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Selectable dynamic Yes Yes Yes Yes
range
focus
Dynamic receive focus Yes Yes Yes Yes
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Yes Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Frozen image Yes Yes Yes Yes
IMAGE STORAGE HDD, CD-R, DVD-RAM, HDD, CD-R, USB flash FD, HDD, CD-R, DVD-RAM, HDD, CD-R, DVD-RAM,
USB flash memory memory USB flash memory USB flash memory
Capacity, number of 999 HD 40 GB HD 999 HD 999 HD
stored images
Cine Yes Yes Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes Yes Yes
OB/GYN scanning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others Urology, pediatric hip Urology, pediatric hip Urology, pediatric hip Urology, pediatric hip
NUMBER OF USER- 15 45 15 15
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Yes Yes Yes Yes
FORMULAS AND TABLES

model(s). These
the next page.


NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transperineal Yes Yes Yes Yes
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single Single Single Single
SPLIT SCREEN Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115/220 VAC 10%, 50/60 115/220-240 VAC 10%, 115/220-240 VAC 10%, 115/220-240 VAC 10%,
Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) [131-156] x 55 x 98 ([51.6- [136-170] x 49 x 79 ([53.5- [135-150] x 49 x 80 ([53.1- [131-156] x 49 x 86 ([51.6-
61.4] x 21.7 x 38.6) 66.9] x 19.3 x 31.1) 59.0] x 19.3 x 31.5) 61.4] x 19 x 34)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 150 (331) 107 (236) 100 (220) 150 (330)
LIST PRICE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS LCD viewing monitor; 12-bit LCD viewing monitor; 12-bit LCD viewing monitor; 12-bit 12-bit A/D conversion;
A/D conversion; free A/D conversion; free A/D conversion; DICOM- DICOM-compatible built-in
angular M-mode (real-time angular M-mode (real-time compatible built-in management software;
or cine); tissue harmonics; or cine); tissue harmonics; management software; specialty transducers for
SHD probes; multibeam HST and SHD probes; multifrequency imaging; surgery; multifrequency
processing; tissue Doppler multibeam processing; adjustable monitor height imaging; adjustable monitor
imaging; DICOM-compatible tissue Doppler imaging; and operation panel. Meets height and lateral
data management DICOM-compatible data requirements of ISO 9000, movement. Meets
subsystem (DMS). Meets management system. Meets IEC 60601-1 Class 1 Type requirements of ISO 9000,
requirements of EN 60601-1 requirements of EN 60601-1 BF, and UL 544; ETL listed. IEC 60601-1 Class 1 Type
and UL 2601; ETL listed. and UL 2601; ETL listed. BF, and UL 544; ETL listed.
LAST UPDATED March 2008 March 2008 March 2008 March 2008
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MODEL ALOKA ALOKA B-K MEDICAL B-K MEDICAL

SSD-1000 SSD-1400 Falcon 2101 Premium Pro Focus 2202
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Radiology, OB/GYN, Radiology, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, small Abdominal, urology,
vascular, urology, small vascular, urology, small parts, cardiology, urology, surgery, small parts,
parts, surgery, endocavity parts, surgery, endocavity, surgery, endorectal, endorectal, musculoskeletal,
cardiology pediatrics, musculoskeletal interventional, breast,
OB/GYN, pelvic floor,
colonrectal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector No Optional 5-16 5-16
Annular array Optional Optional No No
Linear array Yes Yes 3.5-15 3.75-15
Convex array 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D 2-10 2-10
Phased array No No No 2-4
Endovaginal 2-D, 3-D 2-D, 3-D Yes Yes
Endorectal Endfire, biplane, radial Endfire, biplane, radial Yes Yes
Others All surgical applications All surgical applications Intraoperative, endoluminal, Intraoperative, endoluminal,
rotating 360°, laparoscopic rotating 360°, laparoscopic
IMAGING MODES
M-mode display Yes Yes Yes Yes
3-D (freehand) Not specified Not specified No Optional
3-D (automatic) Yes Yes No Optional
4-D (live 3-D) Yes Yes No No
Harmonic imaging No No No Yes, pulse inversion
technique

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DOPPLER
Type NA PW, CW, HPRF NA Steerable PW, CW, CFM
Frequency display NA Yes NA Yes
Velocity display NA Yes NA Yes
Power Doppler NA No NA Yes
Duplex mode NA Yes NA Yes
Triplex mode NA No NA Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers Yes Yes 4 sets 6 sets
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Frozen image No No No Yes
IMAGE STORAGE HDD (optional) HDD (optional) No CD, hard disk, USB device
Capacity, number of 500 HD 500 HD NA >30,000
stored images
Cine Yes Yes Up to 600 Up to 3,000
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT No No Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning No Yes Yes Yes
Vascular scanning No Yes No Yes
Others Urology, pediatric hip Urology, pediatric hip Urology Urology, surgery
NUMBER OF USER- 15 15 4/probe Unlimited
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Yes Not specified Yes Yes
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
SPLIT SCREEN Yes Yes Dual simultaneous Dual simultaneous
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120/200-240 VAC 10%, 115/220 VAC 10%, 50/60 90-132 VAC, 47.5-66 Hz : 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
50/60 Hz Hz 180-264 VAC, 47.5-55 Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) [120-134] x 42 x 63 ([47-52] 128 x 49 x 70.5 (50.4 x 19.3 149.5 x 51 x 74 (58.8 x 20 x [141-150] x 53 x 78 ([55.5 x
x 16 x 24) x 27.8) 29.1) 59.1] x 20.9 x 30.7)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 75 (165.4) 90 (198) 66 (138) 69 (144.4)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Swivel keyboard and Image processing select Multiparameter Contrast harmonic imaging;
monitor; multifrequency (IPS); intraoperative discrimination and dual- prostate Histoscanning;
imaging; automatic B-gain transducers; optional stage laparoscopic coded excitation; palm
control (ABC), image volume mode. Meets multifrequency probe control unit for surgical
processing image requirements of ISO 9000 available; height-adjustable, ultrasound; automatic mode
processing select (IPS); and UL 544; ETL listed. detachable monitor and adjustment; user-defined
intraoperative transducers; keyboard; 1-20 MHz system hard keys; picture-in-picture;
optional volume mode. frequency; freeze and print multibeam, dual or quad
Meets requirements of ISO button in probe; 4 probe beam; off the floor OR
9000, IEC 60601-1 Class 1 ports. Meets requirements version
Type BF, and UL 544; ETL of EN 60601.
listed.
LAST UPDATED March 2008 March 2008 September 2008 September 2008
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MODEL ESAOTE ESAOTE ESAOTE ESAOTE

260 Corvus Megas ES MyLab 15/20 Picus
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide USA Worldwide Worldwide
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OB/GYN, urology, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, small Abdominal, OB/GYN, small
cardiology cardiology, small parts, parts, urology, parts, vascular,
vascular, endorectal, musculoskeletal, vascular, endocrinology, podiatry,
endovaginal podiatry, phlebology cardiology, phlebology
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector Yes No No No
Annular array 3.5 (5-channel), 5-7.5 2.5-10 No No
endovaginal
Linear array 6-8 (60 mm), 8 (40 mm) 5-10 Yes Yes
Convex array 3.5-5 R40, 5-7.5 R17 3-5 Yes Yes
Phased array No 1.6-10 No No
Endovaginal 5-7.5 AAS 12 mm 5-7.5 Yes Yes
Endorectal 5-7.5 multiplane 5-7.5 biplane Yes Yes
Others 5-7.5 R10 endocavity 2 CW Doppler; 2 TCD; 5 4-D probe 4-D probe
pencil PW; 2 pencil PW
POSTPROCESSING 8 fixed gray maps, 2 user Yes Yes Yes
programs
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Yes Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
Harmonic imaging No Yes Yes No

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DOPPLER
Type NA Steerable CW, PW, color, Steerable, PW, CFM, color, Steerable, PW, CFM, color,
HPRF, CFM directional power, automatic directional power, automatic
Doppler measurements Doppler measurements
Frequency display NA Yes Yes Yes
Velocity display NA Yes Yes Yes
Power Doppler NA Yes Yes Yes
Duplex mode NA Yes Yes Yes
Triplex mode NA Yes Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Selectable dynamic 40-60 dB Yes Yes Yes
range
Adjustable transmit 4 focal points Yes Yes Yes
focus
Measurements on VCR No Yes No No
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Frozen image No No Yes No
IMAGE STORAGE 2 image memories, floppy Floppy, MOD, network, CD/DVD-RW/WR; USB 2.0; Floppy, optional CD with
disk digital archival module hard disk DSM
Capacity, number of 1.44 MB floppy disk 30 GB HD, 25,000 images >40 GB HD 40 GB HD, optional DSM
stored images
Cine 32 MB Yes Yes Yes
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes Yes Yes, with optional DSM
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes WIP Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes WIP No
Others Urology Radiology, urology, stress Urology, mother-child Radiology, urology
echo database
NUMBER OF USER- 5 users with 5 applications 10 for each probe Extensive 10 for each probe
PROGRAMMABLE per freq
PROTOCOLS
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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal No No Yes Yes
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS 15" monitor Single SVGA, optional LCD Single; XVGA CRT 15" or Single VGA, optional LCD
TFT LCD
SPLIT SCREEN No Dual, quad Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) 130 x 47 x 90 (51.2 x 18.5 x 46 x 21 x 55 (18.1 x 8.3 x 135 x 50 x 80 (53.1 x 19.7 x 39 x 24 x 50 (15.4 x 9.4 x
35.4) 21.7) 31.5) 19.7)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 75 (165) 21 (48) mainframe 60 (132) 15 (33) mainframe
LIST PRICE Not specified $50,000-100,000 Not specified Not specified
DELIVERY TIME, ARO Not specified 30 days 30 days 30 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum of 100 Multifrequency imaging; Multifrequency imaging; Multifrequency imaging;
applications per system; phased-array system; fully USB connectivity for portable; B-color; interface
settings can be saved and integrated stress-echo upgrade and image storage; to OB/GYN patient
retrieved to/from diskette; package; portable; digital biometry data export; database. Meets
choice of 6 languages archival and network ergonomic design; modular requirements of IEC 60601-
(Dutch, English, French, communication with DICOM platform; full upgradability to 1.
German, Italian, Spanish); compatibility; optional 10" color Doppler and 3-D/4-D.
keyboard supports LCD. Meets requirements of Meets requirements of IEC
international special IEC 60601-1. 60601-1.
characters; measurements
in metric or English units; 3
probe connectors; optional
DSM. IEC 60601-1
compliant.
LAST UPDATED November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005
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MODEL ESAOTE ESAOTE FUKUDA DENSHI GE HEALTHCARE

Technos Technos MPX UF-850XTD LOGIQ 3
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, small Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, cardiology,
parts, vascular, endorectal, cardiology, small parts, vascular, urology, small OB/GYN, musculoskeletal,
endovaginal, intraoperative, vascular, endorectal, parts, cardiology pediatric and neonatal,
laparoscopic, TCD, endovaginal, intraoperative, small parts, transcranial,
pediatric, musculoskeletal laparoscopic, TCD, urologic, vascular
pediatric, musculoskeletal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 3-14 3-14 6-9, 8-14 12L, 10L, 10Lb, 8L
Convex array 2-9 2-9 2.5-5, 5-8 10L, 10L, 12L, 8L
Phased array 2-7 2-7 2.5-5, 5-8 3S, 7S
Endovaginal 5-9 5-9 4-7 4-11 microconvex
Endorectal 4-9 2-10 No 4-11 microconvex
Others Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, None Not specified
intraoperative, 2, 5 pencil intraoperative, 2, 5 pencil
CW CW
POSTPROCESSING Yes Yes Yes Including raw data stored
images
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes No Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes Yes Yes

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DOPPLER
Type Steerable CW, PW, color, Steerable CW, PW, color, CW, PW Color, PW, HPRF, CW
HPRF, CFM, directional HPRF, CFM, directional
power power
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Not specified Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE MOD, CD burner, DVD MOD, CD burner, DVD Hard disk, MOD, CD-R, Hard disk, MOD, CD-R,
RAM, network, floppy RAM, network, floppy videotape, printer, USB videotape
Capacity, number of 40 GB HD 40 GB HD 80 GB 23 GB hard disk, 1.3 GB
stored images MOD, 640 MB CD-R
Cine Up to 1,700 frames Up to 1,700 frames Yes 256 MB, dual display
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others Pediatric, urology, Pediatric, urology, None specified General, fetal biometry,
transcranial transcranial urology
NUMBER OF USER- 400 400 Not specified Extensive
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Yes Yes OB/GYN, cardiac Yes
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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Yes Yes No Disposable/reusable
Transperineal Yes Yes No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single/dual SVGA Single/dual SVGA Single 15" noninterlaced, high
resolution
SPLIT SCREEN Yes Yes Yes Live simultaneous
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110-240 VAC 10% 100-120/220-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1,250 VA
maximum
H x W x D, cm (in) 150 x 58 x 107 (59 x 22.8 x 150 x 58 x 107 (59 x 22.8 x 144.8 x 48.3 x 81.3 (57 x 19 136 x 49 x 96 (54 x 19 x 37)
42.1) 42.1) x 32)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 152 (334) complete 152 (334) complete 105 (231) 153 (337)
LIST PRICE $135,000-160,000 Not specified Not specified $37,000 and up
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30 days 30 days 30 days 30-60 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Ultrahigh-frequency and Ultrahigh-frequency and Xtrillion digital-beam- Digital beamformer; dual
multifrequency imaging; multifrequency imaging; forming chip technology duplex; harmonics; virtual
directional power Doppler; directional power Doppler; provides underlying convex; anatomic M-mode;
Vpan; digital archival and Vpan; CnTI (contrast); foundation for high frame auto tissue optimization;
network communication with digital archival and network rates, high-definition ECG module; InSite ready;
DICOM; B-color. Meets communication with imaging, and increased ILink online help; adjust B-
requirements of IEC 60601- DICOM; B-color. Meets axial resolution in the XT mode; color; spectral gain;
1. requirements of IEC 60601- and XTD ultrasound product 3-D volume/surface
1. lines. rendering; DICOM print,
store, worklist, storage
commitment, MPPS,
structured report, lossy
JPEG, media exchange, mix
mode, multiassociations,
batch print/send, spooler.
LAST UPDATED November 2005 November 2005 March 2008 March 2008
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MODEL GE HEALTHCARE GE HEALTHCARE GE HEALTHCARE GE HEALTHCARE

LOGIQ 5 LOGIQ 7 LOGIQ 9 LOGIQ P6
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, cardiology, Abdominal, breast, Abdominal, breast, Abdominal, OB/GYN,
OB/GYN, musculoskeletal, cardiology, OB/GYN, peripheral, OB/GYN, cardiac, musculosketal,
pediatric and neonatal, intraoperative, intraoperative, vascular, urological, small
small parts, transcranial, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, parts, breast, pediatric and
urologic, vascular pediatric and neonatal, pediatric and neonatal, neonatal, transcranial,
small parts, transcranial, small parts, transcranial, endocavitary
urologic, vascular urologic, vascular
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 7L, 10L, 12L, i12L, i739, 7L, 10L, 12L, i12L, M12L, i12L, M12L, 7L, 9L, 10L, 8L, 9L, 11L
T739 T739 i739L, T739L
Convex array 7L, 10L, 12L, i12L, T739, 10L, 12L, M12L, 7L, 10S, All linear/sector transducers 4C, 5CS, 8C, E8C, E8CS,
I739 T739, M3S, 3S, 7S, 6T BE9C
Phased array 3S, 5S, 7S, 10S 1.5-3.5, 4-11, 3.1-8, 4.4-10 2.5, 4-11, 1.5-3.5 3S, 5S, 7S
Multifrequency Yes Yes Yes Yes, all probes
Endovaginal 4-11 microconvex 4-11 microconvex 4-11 microconvex E8C, E8CS, 4DE7C
Endorectal 4-11 microconvex 4-11 microconvex 4-11 microconvex E8C, E8CS, 4DE7C,
BE9CS
Others 5-10 intraoperative (2, 6 5-13 linear matrix array, 3-8 5-13 linear matrix array, 3-8 4D3C, I739, T739, ERB,
MHz), nonimaging CW convex matrix array, 5-12 convex matrix array, 5-12 P6D, P2D
Doppler intraoperative, 2.9-7 intraoperative
multiplane transesophageal,
2-4 matrix phased array
POSTPROCESSING Including raw data stored Including raw data stored Including raw data stored Including raw data stored
images images images images
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes Yes Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Yes Yes Yes
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes On all probes On all probes

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DOPPLER
Type Color, PW, HPRF, CW Color, PW with auto Color, PW with auto Color, PW-HPRF, CW, PDI
optimize, HPRF, CW, PDI, optimize, HPRF, CW, PDI
PFD
Power Doppler Yes Directional included Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Yes Yes (viewing)
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE Hard disk, MOD, CD-R, Hard disk, DVD-R, CD-R, Hard disk, DVD-R, CD-R, Hard disk, DVD-R, CD-R,
videotape videotape, USB memory videotape, USB memory videotape, USB memory
stick stick stick
Capacity, number of 80 GB hard disk, 1.3 GB 80 GB hard disk, 4.7 GB 80 GB hard disk, 4.7 GB 80 GB HDD / 60 GB images
stored images MOD, 640 MB CD-R CD-R/DVD-R, 512 MB USB CD-R/DVD-R, 512 MB USB
stick stick
Cine 192 MB, dual display 128 MB dual display; 256 128 MB dual display 1200 frames, maximum of
MB extended memory 60 sec (256 MB)
option
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes No Yes
Others General, fetal biometry, General, fetal biometry, General, fetal biometry, OB/GYN, urological, renal,
urology urology, stress echo urology fetal trending, hip
NUMBER OF USER- Extensive Extensive Extensive Extensive
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Disposable/reusable Yes Yes Yes
Transperineal No No No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS 15" noninterlaced, high 17" high resolution, 17" high resolution, Single 17" LCD monitor with
resolution noninterlaced CRT monitor, noninterlaced CRT monitor, articulating arm
17" high resolution LCD 17" high resolution LCD
SPLIT SCREEN Live simultaneous Live simultaneous Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120/220-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1,250 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,200 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,200 VA 50/60 Hz, 750 VA maximum
maximum maximum maximum
H x W x D, cm (in) 134.6 x 50.8 x 99 (53 x 20 x [145-163] x 60 x 100 ([57.1- [145-163] x 60 x 89 ([57.1- [125-147] x 43 x 64 ([49-58]
39) 64.2] x 23.6 x 39.4) 64.2] x 23.6 x 35) x 17 x 25)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 180 (397) 205 (470) 185 (408), CRT; 171 (376), 80 (176)
LCD
LIST PRICE $60,000 and up $150,000 and up $220,000 and up $85,000 and up
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-60 days 30-60 days 30-60 days 1-2 weeks
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital beamformer; dual Speckle reduction imaging; Speckle reduction imaging Raw data, harmonic
duplex; harmonics; virtual crossbeam spatial H-D; crossbeam spatial imaging, 3-D/4-D imaging,
convex; anatomic M-mode; compounding; coded compounding; coded coded excitation, SRI-HD,
auto tissue optimization; excitation; coded excitation; coded CrossXBeam, virtual
ECG module; InSite ready; harmonics; coded contrast; harmonics; coded contrast; convex, LOGIQview, B-flow,
ILink online help; adjust B- auto optimization for B- auto optimization for B- ECG option, storage drawer
mode; color; spectral gain; mode; color/spectral mode; color/spectral
3-D volume/surface imaging; virtual convex; imaging; virtual convex;
rendering; coded contrast; anatomical M-mode; InSite anatomical M-mode; InSite
LOGIQ View extended FOV; ready; LOGIQ View ready; LOGIQ View
adjustable keyboard; B-flow; extended FOV; VoiceScan; extended FOV; VoiceScan;
DICOM print, store, worklist, ILink online help; adjustable ILink online help; adjustable
storage commitment, keyboard; IHE support; keyboard; gel warmer; real-
MPPS, structured report, DICOM print, store, worklist, time 3-D/4-D imaging; B-
lossy JPEG, media storage commitment, flow; DICOM print, store,
exchange, mix mode, MPPS, structured report, worklist, storage
multiassociations, batch lossy JPEG, media commitment, MPPS,
print/send, spooler, query exchange, mix mode, structured report, lossy
retrieve, simultaneous multiassociations, batch JPEG, media exchange, mix
worklist/local archive. print/send, spooler, query mode, multiassociations,
retrieve, programmable data batch print/send, spooler,
flow, raw data, 3-D query retrieve,
rotation/4-D DICOM MF, programmable data flow,
lossless JPEG. raw data, 3-D rotation/4-D
DICOM MF, lossless JPEG.
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Voluson 730 EXPERT Voluson 730 PRO Voluson 730 PRO V Voluson E8 Expert
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, breast, Abdominal, breast, Abdominal, breast, Abdominal, breast,
cardiology, OB/GYN, cardiology, OB/GYN, cardiology, OB/GYN, cardiology, OB/GYN,
transcranial, pediatric and transcranial, pediatric and transcranial, pediatric and transcranial, pediatric and
neonatal, musculoskeletal, neonatal, musculoskeletal, neonatal, musculoskeletal, neonatal, musculoskeletal,
small parts, urologic, small parts, urologic, small parts, urologic, small parts, urologic,
vascular vascular vascular vascular
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector NA NA NA NA
Annular array NA NA NA NA
Linear array SP4-10, SP6-12, SP10-16, SP4-10, SP6-12, SP10-16, SP4-10, SP6-12, SP10-16, SP10-16-D, 9L-D, 11L-D,
M12L-H, RSP6-16 RSP6-16 RSP6-16 RSP6-16-D, RSM5-14
Convex array AB2-7, AC2-5, IC5-9, IC5- AB2-7, AC2-5, IC5-9, IC5- AB2-7, AC2-5, IC5-9, IC5- 4C-D, AB2-7-D, M6C,
9H, 4C-A, M7C 9H, 4C-A 9H, 4C-A RAB2-5-D, RAB4-8-D,
RNA5-9-D
Phased array PA2-5P, PA6-8 PA2-5P, PA6-8 PA2-5P, PA6-8 3S-D, PA6-8-D
Endovaginal RIC5-9, IC5-9 RIC5-9, IC5-9 RIC5-9, IC5-9 IC5-9-D, RIC5-9-D, RIC6-12
Endorectal RRE6-10, IC5-9 IC5-9 IC5-9 RRE6-10-D, IC5-9-D
Others SCW 2.0, PCW 4.0, volume SCW 2.0, PCW 4.0, volume SCW 2.0, PCW 4.0, volume P2-D, P6-D, volume probes
probes probes probes
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) No No No No
3-D (automatic) Yes Yes Yes Yes
4-D (live 3-D) Yes Yes Yes Yes

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DOPPLER
Type Color, tissue, PD, CW, PW Color, tissue, PD, CW, PW Color, tissue, PD, CW, PW Color, tissue, PD, CW, PW
with HPRF, HD Flow with HPRF with HPRF with HPRF, HD Flow
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE Hard disk, MOD, CD-RW, Hard disk, MOD, CD-RW, Hard disk, MOD, CD-RW, Hard disk, MOD, CD-RW,
DVD DVD DVD DVD, USB
Capacity, number of 80 GB hard disk (~40,000 80 GB hard disk (~40,000 80 GB hard disk (~40,000 160 GB hard disk
stored images images) images) images)
Cine Up to 256 MB, up to 3,000 Up to 256 MB, up to 3,000 Up to 256 MB, up to 3,000 Up to 256 MB, up to 8,000
2-D images 2-D images 2-D images 2-D images
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others M-mode, B-mode, Doppler M-mode, B-mode, Doppler M-mode, B-mode, Doppler M-mode, B-mode, Doppler
calculations calculations calculations calculations
NUMBER OF USER- Extensive Extensive Extensive Extensive
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal Yes No No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS 15" noninterlaced, high 15" noninterlaced, high 15" noninterlaced, high 19" noninterlaced, high
resolution resolution resolution resolution
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-130/220-240 VAC, 100-130/220-240 VAC, 100-130/220-240 VAC, 100-130/220-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1,010 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,010 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,010 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,010 VA
maximum maximum maximum maximum
H x W x D, cm (in) 142.5 x 67.8 x 100 (56.1 x 142.5 x 67.8 x 100 (56.1 x 142.5 x 67.8 x 100 (56.1 x 129 x 57.9 x 93 (50.8 x 22.8
26.7 x 39.4) 26.7 x 39.4) 26.7 x 39.4) x 36.6)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 136 (300) 136 (300) 136 (300) 120 (265)
LIST PRICE Not available Not available Not available Not available
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-60 days 30-60 days 30-60 days 30-60 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Real-time 4-D; real-time 4-D Real-time 4-D; volume Real-time 4-D; harmonics; Real-time 4-D; real-time 4-D
biopsy; volume calculation calculation (VOCAL); tissue tissue color Doppler biopsy; volume calculation
(VOCAL); volume contrast color Doppler imaging; auto imaging; automatic (VOCAL); volume contrast
imaging (VCI); coded optimization frequency and optimization frequency and imaging (VCI); SonoVCAD,
harmonic imaging (THI); focus composite (FFC); RT focus composite (FFC); SonoAVC, coded harmonic
compound resolution 4-D biopsy; coded coded excitation; RSP imaging (THI); compound
imaging (CRI); tissue color excitation; RSP biopsy kit; biopsy kit; DICOM print, resolution imaging (CRI);
Doppler imaging; 4-D fetal DICOM print, store, worklist, store, worklist, lossy JPEG, tissue color Doppler
cardio (STIC); coded lossy jpg, 3-D rotation/4-D 3-D rotation/4-D as DICOM imaging; 4-D fetal cardio
excitation (CE); auto as DICOM MF, batch MF, batch print/send, (STIC); coded excitation
optimization frequency and print/send, spooler, spooler, simultaneous (CE); auto optimization
focus composite (FFC); B- simultaneous worklist/local worklist/local archive. frequency and focus
flow; virtual convex; RSP archive. composite (FFC); B-flow;
biopsy kit; DICOM print, virtual convex; RSP biopsy
store, worklist, lossy JPEG, kit; DICOM print, store,
3-D rotation/4-D as DICOM worklist, lossy JPEG, 3-D
MF, batch print/send, rotation/4-D as DICOM MF,
spooler, simultaneous batch print/send, spooler,
worklist/local archive. simultaneous worklist/local
archive.
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL HITACHI HITACHI HITACHI KONTRON MEDICAL

HI VISION 5500 HI VISION 8500 HI VISION 900 Imagic 5000
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Cardiology, OB/GYN, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN,
urology, pediatric, breast, urology, pediatric, breast, urology, pediatric, breast, vascular, urology, small
neonatal, vascular, neonatal, vascular, neonatal, vascular, parts, cardiology, TEE
intraoperative, endorectal, intraoperative, endorectal, intraoperative, endorectal,
endovaginal, laparoscopic endovaginal, laparoscopic endovaginal, laparoscopic
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 4-13 5-13 4-13 5-12
Convex array 1-9 2.5-9 1-9 2-5, 3-8
Phased array 2-7.5 2-7.5 2-7.5 2-4, 3-8
Endovaginal Yes Yes Yes 4-9
Endorectal Yes Yes Yes 4-9
Others Fingertip interventional, Intraoperative, EUS, Fingertip, interventional, 3-8 TEE; 2, 8 pencil probes
intraoperative, EUS, miniprobes, biopsy, thru- specialized biopsy
minprobes, thru-crystal crystal
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Optional Optional Yes No
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) Yes Not specified Yes Not specified

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DOPPLER
Type CW, PW, CFM CW, PW, CFM, tissue CW, PW, CFM, tissue CW, PW, anatomic M-
Doppler Doppler mode, TDI
Power Doppler Directional Directional Directional Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, USB, DVD+RW, HDD, MO, floppy Yes Hard disk, external hard
CD-R, HDD disk, USB key, CD-RW
Capacity, number of 69,000 maximum 69,000 maximum 69,000 maximum 80 GB
stored images
Cine 4,000 frames 2,977 frames 2,977 frames Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others General, urology General, urology General, urology None specified
NUMBER OF USER- 32 32 32 Unlimited
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Built-in equation editor Built-in equation editor Built-in equation editor OB/GYN, cardiac
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal Yes Yes Yes No
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 110-240 VAC 10%
kVA maximum kVA maximum kVA maximum
H x W x D, cm (in) 147 x 51 x 80 (57.9 x 20 x 150 x 55 x 90 (59 x 21.7 x [140-155] x 60 x [99.5- [120-132.3] x 60 x 75.9 ([47-
31.5) 35.4) 109.5] ([55-61] x 23.5 x [39- 52] x 23.6 x 29.9)
43])
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 130 (286) 160 (352.8) 220 (485) 110 (242)
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-45 days 30-45 days 30-45 days 30 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 4 modes of harmonic HI COMPOUND multiangle Advanced image Motorized height
imaging; pulse inversion compound imaging; high acquisistion features for adjustment, swivel and fold-
harmonics; high-definition resolution adaptive imaging; flexibility of operation, HI down monitor, 15" active
tissue harmonic imaging; raw data freeze; Sono IQ COMPOUND imaging, matrix TFT LCD flat monitor,
real-time Doppler one-touch optimization; 4 multiple modes of HI RES+, quad digital beamformer
measurements; baseline modes of harmonic imaging; coded B-mode, and a new and signal processing,
shift in freeze; optional wideband pulse inversion Harmonic imaging frequency compound
contrast harmonics, stress imaging; real-time Doppler technique that uses the imaging, 512 system
echo, wideview, and measurements; baseline entire probe bandwidth by channels.
omnidirectional M-mode. shift in freeze; optional accessing the suharmonic
SonoElastography (E- component of the received
mode), stress echo, echo; supports E-mode to
wideview, omnidirectional detect and depict tissue
M-mode, and real-time elasticity, information
archiving. previously unattainable with
ultrasound, displaying using
a color map; enables users
to tailor workflow
requirements with
programmable operation
using voice-recognition or
infrared-remote control.
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL MEDISON MEDISON MEDISON MEDISON

128 BW ACCUVIX-XQ SONOACE 8000 EX SONOACE 8000 SE
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, General, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, General, OB/GYN,
vascular, small parts, extremity, urology, surgery, vascular, small parts, extremity, urology, surgery,
endovaginal, endorectal, breast, renal, vascular, endovaginal, endorectal, breast, renal, vascular,
urology, cardiology, pediatric, abdominal, urology, cardiology, pediatric, abdominal,
freehand 3-D cardiology, neonatal freehand 3-D cardiology, neonatal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 5-9 5-9, 5-10 5-9, 5-10 HL5-9ED
Convex array 3-7, 2-4 3-5, 3-7, 4-7, 4-8 3-7, 4-8 C3-7ED
Phased array None 2-5, 2-3, 3-7 2-5, 2-3, 3-7 None
Multifrequency All probes All probes All probes All probes
Endovaginal 4-9 4-9, 5-8 4-9 EC4-9ED
Endorectal 4-9 4-9 4-9 Not specified
Others Not specified Pencil-type (2, 4), volume 3- Pencil-type (2.0, 4.0) Not specified
D (3-5, 4-7, 5-8)
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes Yes Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Yes Not specified No
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Yes Not specified No

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DOPPLER No Yes Yes Yes
Type NA Color Doppler imaging with PW, CW, CFM PW, CFM
quad-beam receiving, power
Doppler imaging with quad-
beam receiving, directional
power doppler, PW spectral
Frequency display NA Yes Yes Not specified
Velocity display NA Yes Yes Not specified
Power Doppler NA Yes Yes Not specified
Duplex mode NA Yes Not specified Not specified
Triplex mode NA Yes Not specified Not specified
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Yes No
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes Yes Yes No
IMAGE STORAGE Cine, MOD, SonoView Cine, CD-RW, MOD, Cine, CD-RW, MOD, MO, CD
SonoView, memory stick SonoView
Capacity, number of ~30,000 35,000 ~30,000 35,000
stored images
Cine 256 128 256
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others Urology Urology Urology Urology
NUMBER OF USER- Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single 12" Single 15" plus touch panel Single 15" Single 14"
SPLIT SCREEN Dual, quad SonoView Dual, quad SonoView Dual, quad SonoView Dual, quad SonoView
H x W x D, cm (in) 130.9 x 50.8 x 61 (51.5 x 20 149.9 x 65.7 x 110.2 (59 x 141.9 x 50.4 x 81.5 (55.9 x 138 x 53 x 87 (54.3 x 20.9 x
x 24) 25.9 x 43.4) 19.8 x 32) 34.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 70 (154.3) 135 (298) 103 (227) 101 (223)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D;
image filing. image filing; 3-D color; image filing; 3-D color; image filing
digital beamformer; digital beamformer;
trapezoidal mode; 4 probe trapezoidal mode.
ports.
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL MEDISON MEDISON MEDISON MINDRAY

SONOACE 8000Live SONOACE 9900 SONOACE X4 DP 8800plus
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes No
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, General, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN,
vascular, small parts, vascular, small parts, extremity, urology, surgery, vascular, small parts,
endovaginal, endorectal, endovaginal, endorectal, breast, renal, vascular, endocavity
urology, cardiology, volume urology, cardiology, volume pediatric, abdominal,
3-D, live 3-D 3-D, live 3-D cardiology, neonatal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 5-9, 5-10 4-7, 5-12, 5-9, 8-15 HL5-9ED, L5-9EC 5, 7.5, 10
Convex array 3-5, 3-7, 4-7, 4-8 2-5, 3-5, 3-7, 4-7, 4-8 C3-7ED, C2-5ET, C2-4ES 2.5, 3.5, 5
Phased array 2-5, 2-3, 3-7 3-7, 2-3, 2-5, 4-7 (TEE No No
probe)
Multifrequency All probes All probes All probes All probes
Endovaginal 4-9, 5-8 4-9, 5-8 EC4-9ES, EC4-9ED 5, 6.5, 7.5
Endorectal 4-9 4-9 Not specified 5, 6.5, 7.5
Others Pencil-type (2, 4), volume 3- Pencil-type (2, 4), volume Not specified No
D (3-5, 4-7, 5-8) probes (4-7, 6-12, 5-8)
GRAYSCALE LEVELS 256 256 Not specified 256
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes Yes No
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified No Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Not specified No Not specified
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes Yes No

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DOPPLER Yes Yes Yes
Type Power/angio Doppler mode, PW, CW, CFM PW NA
pulsed-wave Doppler, color
Doppler, tissue Doppler
imaging, steered CW
doppler
Frequency display Yes Yes Not specified NA
Velocity display Yes Yes Not specified NA
Power Doppler Yes Yes Not specified NA
Duplex mode Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Triplex mode Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers Yes Yes Yes 4 sets
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes No Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes Yes No Yes
IMAGE STORAGE Cine, CD-RW, MOD, Cine, CD-RW, MOD, CD Hard disk, 3.5" floppy drive,
SonoView, memory stick SonoView USB, optional CD-RW
Capacity, number of ~30,000 ~30,000 35,000 40 GB, 100,000 images
stored images
Cine 128 256 512 128
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes Yes No
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes Not specified No
Others Urology Urology Urology Urology
NUMBER OF USER- Not specified Not specified Not specified Up to 126
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal Yes Yes Yes Optional
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single 15" Single 15" Single 12" Single
SPLIT SCREEN Dual, quad SonoView Dual, quad SonoView Dual, quad SonoView No
H x W x D, cm (in) 141.9 x 50.4 x 81.5 (55.9 x 148.5 x 66.5 x 84.7 (58.5 x 133 x 45 x 70 (52.4 x 17.7 x 125 x 48 x 64 (49 x 18.9 x
19.8 x 32) 26.2 x 33.3) 27.6) 25.2)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 103 (227) 149 (328.5) 63 (139) 55 (121.3)
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year (probes), 18 months
(main unit)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; DICOM 3.0; freehand 3-D; User-customization of
image filing; 3-D color; image filing; 3-D color; image filing. applications; multiple
digital beamformer; digital beamformer; calculation packages
trapezoidal mode. trapezoidal mode; 4 probe available. Meets
ports. requirements of IEC 60601-
1 and TUV.
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL MINDRAY PHILIPS MEDICAL PHILIPS MEDICAL PHILIPS MEDICAL

DP 9900plus HD11 XE HD15 HD3
FDA CLEARANCE No Yes Pending Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN,
vascular, small parts, vascular, TCD, breast, small vascular, breast, small superficial/small parts,
endocavity, cardiology parts, musculoskeletal, parts, musculoskeletal, pediatric, urology, prostate,
pediatric, prostate, pediatric, endocavity, vascular, cardiology,
endocavity, surgical, cardiology, surgical, regional anesthesia
cardiology, regional prostate, TCD, regional
anesthesia anesthesia
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 6, 7.5, 8.5 L15-7io, L12-5, L12-3, L9-3, L15-7io, L12-5, L12-3 L9-5
L8-4
Convex array 2.5, 3.5, 5 C9-4, C8-5, C6-3, C5-2 / C9-4, C8-5, C6-3, C5-2 C9-4ec, C7-3, C5-2, C4-2
V6-2, V8-4, 3D9-3v
Phased array No S12-4, S8-3, S7-3t, S7- S8-3, S7-2t S5-2 PureWave No
2omni, S4-2, S3-1
Multifrequency All probes Broadband, 2D Opt Broadband, 2-D optional Broadband
Endovaginal 5, 6.5, 7.5 C8-4v, 3D9-3v C8-4v C9-4ec
Endorectal 5, 6.5, 7.5 BP10-5ec, C9-5ec BP10-5ec C9-4ec
Others No Static CW Doppler and PW D2cwc None specified
Doppler
IMAGING MODES
M-mode and 2-D Yes Yes Yes No
3-D (freehand) No Yes Yes Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Yes Available N/A
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Yes Available N/A
Harmonic imaging Yes Multivariate Multivariate Yes

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DOPPLER
Type NA PW, steerable CW, CFM, PW, steerable CW, CFM, PW, CFM, color power
color power angio, HPRF, color power angio, HPRF, angio
TDI TDI
Frequency display NA Yes Yes Yes
Velocity display NA yes Yes Yes
Power Doppler NA Yes Yes Yes
Duplex mode NA Yes Yes Yes
Triplex mode NA Yes Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers 4 sets Yes Yes Yes
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes No No Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes Yes, HD zoom Yes, HD zoom Yes
IMAGE STORAGE Hard disk, USB, CD-RW Internal HD CD, USB Internal HD, DVD, CD, USB Int HD, CD, USB
Capacity, number of 40 GB, 100,000 images 80 GB for data storage 160 GB for data storage 75 GB for data storage
stored images
Cine 256 1,000 frames 1,000 frames 512 frames
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT No Yes Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes, Stress Echo Yes, Stress Echo Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes, IMT Yes, IMT Yes
Others Urology QLAB 3DQ, 2DQ, SQ, ROI, QLAB, 3DQ, 2DQ, ROI, Pediatric, urology
MVI, pediatric, urology MVI, SQ, TMQ radiology,
cardiology, urology
NUMBER OF USER- Up to 126 20 per exam type 40 per transducer 25 per exam type
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal Optional No No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single Single, 20.4" LCD flat Single, 20.4" LCD flat Single, LCD flat screen
screen screen
SPLIT SCREEN No Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 100/120, 220/240 VAC, 100/120, 220/240 VAC, 100/127, 200/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) 128 x 50.8 x 70.2 (50.7 x 20 [151.1-173.9] x 53.3 x 110.5 [138-155] x 57 x 110 ([54.3- [97-145.5] x 50.5 x 79.8
x 27.7) ([51-58] x 21 x 40) 61] x 22.4 x 43.5) ([38-57.3] x 19.9 x 31.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 60 (132.3) 100 (220) 100 (220) 61 (135)
LIST PRICE Not specified $70,000-120,000 $95,000-120,000 $25,000-35,000
WARRANTY 1 year (probes), 18 months 1 year 1 year 1 year
(main unit)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS User-customization of SonoCT real-time SonoCT real-time Trapezoid imaging;
applications; multiple compound imaging; XRES compound imaging; XRES adjustable flat-panel
calculation packages processing; adjustable LCD processing; tilt/swivel LCD; monitor; supports USB
available. Meets with articulating arm; lightweight transducers; memory devices; self-
requirements of IEC 60601- lightweight transducers; anatomic M-mode; 2-D; 3-D; guided training CD.
1 and TUV. anatomic M-mode; 2-D; 3-D; iSCAN one-control
4-D, STIC, MPR, iSlice; optimization; High Q auto
iSCAN one-control Doppler analysis, trapezoid,
optimization; High Q auto panoramic.
Doppler analysis.
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL PHILIPS MEDICAL PHILIPS MEDICAL SHANTOU INSTITUTE SHIMADZU

HD7 iU22 Apogee 800Plus SDU-1200
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, OB/GYN, Abdominal, vascular,
vascular, TCD, breast, small vascular, breast, small vascular, small parts, OB/GYN, urology, breast
parts, musculoskeletal, parts, musculoskeletal, endocavity, cardiology
pediatric, prostate, pediatric, endocavity, adult
endocavity, surgical, cardiology, surgical,
cardiology, regional prostate, TCD, regional
anesthesia anesthesia
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector No No Optional No
Annular array No No Optional No
Linear array 15-6L, L12-5, L12-3 L17-5, L15-7io, L12-5, L9-3, 4-7, 5-11 5-10, 8-15
L8-4
Convex array C8-5, C8-4v, C6-3, E6509, C9-4, C9-5sec, C8-5, C8- 2-4, 2-5, 3-6, 3-7, 5-8 2-5.5
C5-2 4v, C5-2, C5-1 PureWave,
V6-2, 3D9-3v
Phased array S8, S4-2 S7-2omni, S5-1 PureWave, Not specified Optional
S4-1
Multifrequency Broadband Broadband, 2D Opt Yes All probes
Endovaginal C8-4v C8-4v, 3D9-3v 5-9 4-8
Endorectal E6509 C9-5sec 5-9 4-8 biplane
Others D1914, D5009V, D1914V Static CW Doppler, PW CW, PW Doppler, None specified
Doppler, xMATRIX 3-1 and multiplane TEE
7-2
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
3-D (automatic) NA Yes Not specified Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) NA 4-D and Live Volume Not specified Not specified
Harmonic imaging Multivariate Multivariate No Yes

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DOPPLER
Type PW, steerable CW, CFM, PW, steerable CW, CFM, PW, CW, CFM, CPA PW, CFM
color power angio, HPRF, color power angio, HPRF,
TDI TDI
Velocity display yes Yes Yes Yes
Duplex mode Yes Yes Yes NA
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers Yes Yes 3 sets 4 sets
range
Adjustable transmit Yes Yes, automatic iFOCUS Yes Yes
focus
Measurements on VCR No No Yes Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes, HD zoom Yes, HD zoom Yes Yes
IMAGE STORAGE Internal HD CD, USB Internal HD, DVD, CD, USB Not specified Yes
Capacity, number of 80 GB for data storage 160 GB for data storage 50 frames 5,000
stored images
Cine 1,000 frames 10 sec 128 Yes
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes Not specified Optional
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes, stress echo Yes, stress echo Yes Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes, IMT Yes Yes
Others Pediatric, urology QLAB, 3DQ, 2DQ, ROI, Urology Urology
MVI, SQ, TMQ radiology,
cardiology, urology
NUMBER OF USER- 5 per clinical application 40 per transducer Not specified 50
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal No No Not specified Yes
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single, LCD flat screen Single, 22" widescreen LCD Single Single
flat screen
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100/120, 220/240 VAC, 100/120, 220/240 VAC, 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) [131.5-148.3] x 55 x 102.4 [139-162] x 56 x 109 ([55- 145.1 x 86.4 x 68.6 (57.1 x 139.7 x 50.8 x 83.8 (55 x 20
([49.6-56.2] x 21.6 x 40.3) 64] x 22 x 43) 34 x 27) x 33)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 78 (172) 156.5 (345) 140.7 (310) 131.5 (290)
LIST PRICE $30,000-60,000 $150,000-250,000 Not specified $65,000-85,000
DELIVERY TIME, ARO Not specified Not specified 3 weeks 30-90 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Trapezoid imaging; iCOMMAND voice control; Multiple calculation Dual-receive digital
panoramic; moveable, SonoCT real-time packages available. Meets beamformer with integrated
rotatable control panel; compound imaging; XRES requirements of ISO 9001. PC.
stress echo; 3-D processing; adjustable
imaging/data management monitor and control panel;
and reporting; tissue one-control image
harmonic imaging; contrast; optimization; 2-D; 3-D; 4-D,
iSlice; iSCAN one-control MPR, STIC, iSlice, Live
optimization; High Q auto Volume, and xPlane;
Doppler analysis. SmartExam Workflow
Protocols.
LAST UPDATED March 2008 March 2008 September 2004 September 2004
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes

MODEL SHIMADZU SHIMADZU SIEMENS SIEMENS

SDU-2200 SDU-450 XL ACUSON Antares ACUSON S2000
Ultrasound Platform
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, vascular, Urology, OB/GYN, breast, Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal, Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal,
OB/GYN, urology, breast, small parts, endocavity breast, vascular, vascular, transcranial, small
cardiology transcranial, small parts, parts, urology, cardiology,
urology, endovaginal, endovaginal, endorectal,
endorectal, musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal, neonatal,
neonatal, intraoperative, echocardiography (adult,
pediatric, adult, cardiac pediatric and neonatal),
imaging, stress echo intraoperative
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 5-10, 8-15 5-9, 6-12 4-1, 10-4, 13-5, 9-4, 10-5, 7- 4-9, 6-14, 6-18
3,
Convex array 2-5.5 2.5-6, 4-7 6-2, 4-1, 7-2, 5-1, 1.5-4.5, 3.75-9, 2.5-6
Phased array Optional No 1-4.21, 1.54-4, 2.5-8 1-4, 2-4.5, 3-8, 4-10
Multifrequency All probes All probes All transducers All trandsucers
Endovaginal 4-8 4-8 9-4 3.75-9
Endorectal 4-8 biplane 4-8 biplane 9-4 3.75-9
Others None specified None specified 5-1; 7-2 fourSight 4-D 2.5-7; 4-9 fourSight 4-D; 2
Transducers; 5.0, 2.1, 2 CW and 5 CW Doppler pencil;
Doppler pencils; multiplane multiplane TEE; 5-14
TEE; 7-3 intraoperative intraoperative
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
Harmonic imaging Yes No Yes Yes

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SDU-2200 SDU-450 XL ACUSON Antares ACUSON S2000
Ultrasound Platform
DOPPLER
Type PW, CFM, optional CW NA PW, CW, HPRF, color PW, CW, HPRF, color
Doppler, power Doppler, M- Doppler velocity (CDV),
mode, color Doppler M- color Doppler energy
mode, DTI (power), M-mode, color
Doppler M-mode, DTI
Frequency display Yes NA Yes Yes
Velocity display Yes NA Yes Yes
Power Doppler Yes NA Yes Yes
Duplex mode Yes NA Yes Yes
Triplex mode Yes NA Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers 4 sets 4 sets Yes Yes
range
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes Yes No
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE Yes Yes DIMAQ-IP workstation CD- DIMAQ-IP workstation CD-
R/DVD-R, S-VHS VCR, R/DVD-R, DVR record,
DICOM, syngo Dynamics DICOM, syngo Dynamics
Capacity, number of 5,000 Varies Up to 32,000; 80 GB >35,000; 160 GB
stored images
Cine Yes Yes 200 MB 200 MB
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Optional Optional Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others Urology Urology Urology, renal, transcranial, Urology, renal, transcranial,
breast, testes, thyroid, auto breast, testes, thyroid,
Doppler trace and abdomen, auto Doppler
calculations trace and calculations
NUMBER OF USER- 50 Up to 100 >100 >100
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

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SDU-2200 SDU-450 XL ACUSON Antares Ultrasound ACUSON S2000
Platform
NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal Yes Yes No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single Single Single, 19" flat-panel LCD Single, 19" flat-panel LCD with
with in-plane switching in-plane switching technology
technology and articulating and articulating arm
arm
SPLIT SCREEN Yes Yes Dual Dual, live Dual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 98-132/90-110/196-264 VAC, 98-132/90-110/196-264 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1,200 VA 50/60 Hz, 1,200 VA
H x W x D, cm (in) 139.7 x 50.8 x 83.8 (55 x 20 [121.7-136.7] x 41.9 x 58.4 [147-132] x 61 x 92 ([58-52] x [147-132] x 61 x 92 ([58-52] x 24
x 33) ([47.9-53.8] x 16.5 x 23) 24 x 36) x 36)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 131.5 (290) 72 (158.8) 159 (350) 159 (350)
LIST PRICE Starting at $85,000 $25,000-40,000 Not specified Not specified
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30-90 days 30 days Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Quad-receive digital Image archive; operation by MISA beam-formation 2-D and tissue harmonic imaging
beamformer with integrated application; multiple technology; precision (THI) , Advanced SieClear
PC. measurement packages upsampling; GigaProcessing spatial compounding, color
with reports. technology; high-density Doppler velocity, color Doppler
active aperture; channel-to- energy, M-mode, M-mode and
signal architecture; THI, M-mode and color Doppler
ErgoDynamic design; syngo velocity, PW and CW Doppler,
software; color SieScape Advanced fourSight technology,
panoramic imaging; patented Axius direct ultrasound research
phase inversion technology; interface, Cadence contrast
Cadence contrast pulse agent imaging technology,
sequencing technology Cadence contrast pulse
option; 3-Scape real-time 3-D sequencing (CPS) technology,
imaging; Advanced SieClear Clarify vascular enhancement
compounding with dynamic (VE) technology, Color SieScape
tissue contrast enhancement panoramic imaging, DTI Doppler
technology; TEQ technology tissue imaging capability,
for 2-D and spectral Doppler; Dynamic TCE tissue contrast
extend technology, eSie enhancement technology, eSie
Touch elasticity imaging, Touch elasticity imaging, fatty
Fatty Tissue Imaging tissue imaging, fourSight 4-D
Amnioscopic rendering, transducer technology, SieClear
fourSight 4-D imaging; multi-view spatial compounding,
fourSight EV9F4 4-D SieScape panoramic imaging,
endovaginal transducer; syngo Auto OB measurements,
fourSight ViewTool offline syngo Auto Left Heart (Auto LH),
analysis; Clarify vascular syngo eSieCalcs native tracing
enhancement technology; software, syngo Velocity Vector
ECG; arterial health package Imaging (VVI) technology, TEQ
with IMT; velocity vector ultrasound technology (2-D and
imaging technology; Hanafy PW spectral), Virtual Touch
lens and Multi-D array tissue imaging (Not yet available
transducer technology. Meets in the United States), Virtual
requirements of ANSI/AAMI Touch tissue quantification (Not
ES1, HHS, DICOM, NFPA yet available in the United
99, OSHA 1910.399, and UL States).
2601.
LAST UPDATED September 2004 September 2004 March 2009 September 2008
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Data Footnotes

MODEL SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS

ACUSON Sequoia 512 ACUSON X150 ACUSON X300 SONOLINE G20 Ultrasound
Ultrasound Platform Platform
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal, Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal, Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal, Abdominal, OB/GYN,
vascular, transcranial, small vascular, small parts, vascular, cranial, small vascular, transcranial, small
parts, urology, cardiology, musculoskeletal, cardiology, parts, urology, parts, urology, endovaginal,
endovaginal, endorectal, early obstetrics, orthopedics musculoskeletal, pediatric endorectal, brachytherapy,
musculoskeletal, neonatal, cardiology, adult cardiology, musculoskeletal, adult,
pediatric, adult, early obstetrics, pediatric, orthopedic
intraoperative orthopedics, prostate,
emergency medicine
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 3.5-6, 4-8, 7-14 13-5, 10-5, 9-5 13-5, 10-5, 10-3 6-9, 6.5-10
Convex array 1.75-4, 2-6, 4-8 5-2 8-5, 5-2 2-4, 5-8
Phased array 1.5-4, 1.75-4, 2-4, 2-5, 3.5- 4-2, 8-4 4-2 No
7, 4-10, 5-8.5
Multifrequency All transducers All transducers All transducers All transducers
Endovaginal 4-8, 5-10 5-8 9-4 4.2-8, 4.2-9
Endorectal 5-10 5-8 9-4 4.2-9
Others 2 CW Doppler pencil; 4-10 None 2 CW Doppler pencil Biplane endorectal
intracardiac; 4-8 biplane
TEE; 3.5-7, 3.5-8 multiplane
TEE; 4-8 intraoperative
IMAGING MODES
M-mode and 2-D Yes Yes Yes Yes, A-mode
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes Yes No
3-D (automatic) Not specified Not specified Not specified No
4-D (live 3-D) Not specified Not specified Not specified No

model(s). These
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DOPPLER
Type PW, CW, HPRF, high- PW, color Doppler, power PW, color Doppler, power TGO (tissue grayscale
resolution color flow, SST Doppler, 2-D, M-mode Doppler, directional power optimization), brachytherapy
color Doppler, CDV, CDE, Doppler, CW, DTI, 2-D, M- template software
PCI, CCD color, DTI, solo mode
spectral Doppler, color
Doppler harmonics, M-
mode, color Doppler M-
mode
Frequency display Yes Yes Yes NA
Velocity display Yes Yes Yes NA
Power Doppler Yes Yes Yes NA
Duplex mode Yes Yes Yes NA
Triplex mode Yes Yes Yes NA
FUNCTIONALITY
range
focus
replay
PAN/ZOOM
IMAGE STORAGE DIMAQ-integrated US DIMAQ-IP workstation CD- DIMAQ-IP workstation CD- DIMAQ-IP, videotape CD-
workstation, S-VHS VCR, RW, S-VHS VCR, DICOM, R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DICOM, RW, TIFF, DICOM, syngo
MOD, CD/DVD, syngo syngo Dynamics syngo Dynamics Dynamics
Dynamics
Capacity, number of Variable Up to 120,000; 40 GB Up to 95,780; 80 GB Up to 42,000; 40 GB
stored images
Cine Yes 545 frames 2,729 frames Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes Yes 2-D, M-mode
Vascular scanning Yes Yes Yes 2-D
Others Urology, pediatric hip, stress Urology, testes, thyroid, Urology, breast, testes, Urology, orthopedic,
echo, auto Doppler trace orthopedic thyroid, orthopedic, optional abdomen, breast, thyroid,
and calculations, volume stress echo imaging testes, cranial
flow, coronary flow reserve,
EF
NUMBER OF USER- >100 Up to 32 Up to 32 Up to 32
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

model(s). These
the next page.


NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Yes Yes No Yes
Transperineal No No No No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single, 19" flat-panel LCD Single, 15" flat-panel LCD, Single, 15" flat-panel LCD Single, tilt and swivel
with in-plane switching articulating arm with in-plane switching
technology and articulating technology and articulating
arm arm
SPLIT SCREEN Dual, live dual Dual Dual Dual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, 100-120/200-240 VAC, 100-120/200-240 VAC, 115/230 V version: 98-
1,500 VA; 100 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, 600 VA 50/60 Hz, 600 VA 132/196-264 VAC, 50/60
50/60 Hz, 1,500 VA; 230 Hz, 415 VA; 100 V version:
VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, 1,650 90-110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 415
VA VA
H x W x D, cm (in) [142.5-155.8] x 66 x 123 136 x 52 x 85 (53.5 x 20 x 138 x 52 x 88 (54 x 20 x 35) 128 x 46 x 68 (51 x 18 x 27)
([56.1-61.3 ] x 26 x 48.4) 33.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 180 (397) 93 (205) 102 (225) 60 (132)
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Matched response All-digital architecture; All-digital architecture; TGO All-digital architecture; TGO;
technology; coherent image synthetic aperture system optimization SynAps synthetic aperture;
formation; native patient- technology; digital dynamic technology; Clarify vascular Ready Set onscreen
specific imaging; native receive focusing; Hanafy enhancement technology; workflow shortcuts;
tissue equalization lens transducer technology. SieClear multiview spatial HomeBase layout control
technology; TEQ for 2-D compounding; SynAps panel; microCase
and spectral Doppler; synthetic aperture transducer miniaturization
coherent pulse formation; technology; Hanafy lens technology; 4-wheel
multiple-beam formation; technology; arterial health pivoting; SuppleFlex
chirp-coded excitation; package with IMT; Axius transducer cables.
dynamic transmit focus; edge assisted ejection
programmable waveform fraction.
generator; DELTA echo
amplification; Advanced
SieClear compounding with
dynamic tissue contrast
enhancement technology;
auto Doppler; stress echo;
ECG; perspective advanced
display option; FreeStyle
extended imaging; dynamic
CDI; compounding; 3-D
surface rendering; 3-D
volume reconstruct;
fourSight ViewTool offline
analysis; arterial health
package with IMT; Clarify
vascular enhancement
technology; Cadence
contrast pulse sequencing;
Axius auto ejection fraction;
velocity vector imaging
technology; Hanafy lens and
Multi-D array transducer
technology. Meets
requirements of ANSI/AAMI
ES1, HHS, DICOM, NFPA
99, OSHA 1910.399, and
UL 544; ETL listed.
LAST UPDATED August 2007 August 2007 August 2007 August 2007
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Data Footnotes

MODEL SIEMENS TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA

SONOLINE G40 Ultrasound Aplio XG Famio5 Famio8
Platform
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide (except USA) Worldwide (except USA)
product no longer available
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Abdominal, OB/GYN, renal, General-purpose, General-purpose, General-purpose,
vascular, transcranial, small abdominal, OB/GYN, abdominal, OB/GYN, abdominal, OB/GYN,
parts, urology, cardiac vascular, cardiology, small vascular, cardiology, small vascular, cardiology, small
survey, endovaginal, parts, urology, parts, urology, parts, urology,
endorectal, musculoskeletal, interventional, intraoperative intraoperative,
neonatal, pediatric, adult musculoskeletal musculoskeletal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Linear array 4-9, 5-10, 7-12 10-4 (vascular), 11-5 10-5 (small parts), 7-4 11-6 (carotid), 12-6 (small
(carotid), 12-5 (small parts), (vascular), 5-3 (abdominal parts), 14-8 (small parts,
14-7 (small parts, MSK), 6-3 biopsy) MSK), 5-3 (abdominal
(abdominal biopsy) biopsy)
Convex array 2.6-5.2, 5-8 10-3 (pediatric), 6-2 5-3 (abdomen), 7-5 6-3 (abdomen), 5-3 (heart),
(abdomen), 6-1 (abdomen) (neonatal head), 8-5 (small 7-5 (pediatric, neonatal
parts, carotid) head), 8-5 (pediatric)
Phased array 2-4 3-2 (TCD), 4-2 (adult heart), No No
5-2 (adult heart), 6-3
(pediatric heart), 6-2
(abdomen), 9-4 (neonatal
head)
Multifrequency All transducers All multifrequency All multifrequency All multifrequency
Endovaginal 4-9 9-3 7-5 8-5
Endorectal 4.2-9 10-5 (biplane) 7-5 (single plane) 12-6/10-5 (linear/convex)
Others None Dynamic microslice 1.5 D Intraoperative (8-5) Intraoperative (10-5)
array (6-2), multiplane TEE
(7-3), 4-D volume imaging
IMAGING MODES
3-D (freehand) Yes Yes No No
3-D (automatic) No Not specified Not specified Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) No Yes Not specified Not specified
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes No Yes

model(s). These
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Platform
DOPPLER
Type PW, color Doppler, power PW, CW, pencil CW, NA NA
Doppler steerable CW, CDI, power,
advanced dynamic flow, TDI
Frequency display Yes Yes NA NA
Velocity display Yes Yes NA NA
Power Doppler Yes Yes NA NA
Duplex mode Yes Yes NA NA
Triplex mode Yes Yes NA NA
FUNCTIONALITY
range
Adjustable transmit Yes Yes No Yes
focus
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes No No
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Frozen image Yes Yes No Yes
IMAGE STORAGE DIMAQ-IP with DICOM CD- MO, HD, DVD/CD HD, CD HD, CD
RW, TIFF/AVI, videotape,
static images, syngo
Dynamics
Capacity, number of Up to 120,000; 40 GB Up to 50,000 images (HD) Up to 260,000 (HD) Up to 50,000 (HD)
stored images
Cine 545 frames Up to 4,095 Up to 128 Up to 256
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes No Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Others Urology, pediatric hip, auto Gall bladder, common bile User-programmable Prostate, user-
Doppler trace and duct, liver, pancreas, calculations programmable calculations
calculations kidney, spleen, prostate,
user-programmable
calculations
NUMBER OF USER- Up to 32 168 9 12
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
FORMULAS AND TABLES

model(s). These
the next page.


Platform
NEEDLE GUIDES
Transperineal No No No Yes
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single, tilt and swivel Single Single Single
SPLIT SCREEN Dual Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120/200-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 600 VA 50/60Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) 136 x 52 x 85 (53.5 x 20 x 142.8-168.3 x 580 x 113.2- 121.5 x 450 x 595 (47.8 x [126.0-130] x 420 x 630
33.5) 121.7 (56.2 x 22.8 x 44.6) 17.7 x 23.4) ([49.6-51.2] x 16.5 x 24.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 93 (205) 185 (407.9) 45 (99) 73 (161)
LIST PRICE Not specified $225,000-350,000 Not specified Not specified
DELIVERY TIME, ARO Not specified 30 days 30 days 30 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS All-digital architecture; Dynamic Micro Slice, User function key, PC direct THI, DirectCine,
parallel processing color Differential-THI, pulse connection. programmable panel.
Doppler; synthetic aperture; subtraction THI, ApliPure+,
HomeBase layout control trapezoid scan, Quick Scan,
panel; microCase IASSIST, advanced
transducer miniaturization dynamic flow, panoramic
technology; SuppleFlex view, fusion 3-D, flash-echo
transducer cable imaging, microflow imaging,
technology; up to 3 active 1.5 harmonic imaging, rate
transducer ports; TGO subtraction, TDI, tissue
(tissue grayscale doppler imaging
optimization); 3-Scape real- quantification, 4-D volume
time 3-D; tissue harmonic imaging package.
imaging with pulse inversion
technology; 4-wheel
pivoting.
LAST UPDATED August 2007 March 2008 March 2008 March 2008
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Data Footnotes

MODEL TOSHIBA TOSHIBA

Nemio XG Xario XG
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS General-purpose, General-purpose,
abdominal, OB/GYN, abdominal, OB/GYN,
vascular, cardiology, small vascular, cardiology, small
parts, urology, parts, urology,
intraoperative, interventional,
musculoskeletal musculoskeletal
PROBE TYPES, MHz
Mechanical sector No No
Annular array No No
Linear array 9-6.(vascular), 11-6 10-4 (vascular), 11-5
(carotid), 12-6 (small parts), (carotid), 12-5 (small parts),
14-8 (small parts, MSK), 5-3 14-7 (small parts, MSK), 6-3
(abdominal biopsy) (abdominal biopsy)
Convex array 6-3 (abdomen), 7-4 10-3 (pediatric), 6-
(pediatric), 8-6 (neonatal 1(abdomen)
head)
Phased array 2-3.7, 2.5-5, 3.7-6, 5-10, 5-2 (adult heart), 6-3
3.2-5, 2-3 (pediatric heart, cardiac), 9-
4 (neonatal head)
Multifrequency All multifrequency All multifrequency
Endovaginal 8-5 9-3
Endorectal 8-4 (single plane), 10-5 9-3
(convex/convex), 12-6/10-5
(linear/convex)
Others Multiplane TEE (6-4, 7-4), Multiplane TEE (7-3), 4-D
Intraoperative (10-5), volume imaging
laparoscopic (10-5), annular
(10-6), mechanical 4-D (6-3)
GRAYSCALE LEVELS 256 256
PREPROCESSING Yes Yes
POSTPROCESSING Yes Yes
IMAGING MODES
M-mode display Yes Yes
M-mode and 2-D Yes Yes
3-D (freehand) No Yes
3-D (automatic) No Not specified
4-D (live 3-D) No Yes
Harmonic imaging Yes Yes

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Nemio XG Xario XG
DOPPLER
Type PW, CW, steerable CW, PW, CW, pencil CW,
pencil CW, CDI, power steerable CW, CDI, power,
(directional), advanced advanced dynamic flow, TDI
dynamic flow, TDI
Frequency display Yes Yes
Velocity display Yes Yes
Power Doppler Yes Yes
Duplex mode Yes Yes
Triplex mode Yes Yes
FUNCTIONALITY
Digital calipers Yes Yes
Selectable dynamic Yes Yes
range
Adjustable transmit Yes Yes
focus
Dynamic receive focus Yes Yes
Measurements on VCR Yes Yes
replay
PAN/ZOOM
Real-time image Yes Yes
Frozen image Yes Yes
IMAGE STORAGE MO, HD, CDR, DVD, USB MO, HD, DVD/CD
Capacity, number of Up to 6,000 (MO), 30,000 Up to 50,000 images (HD)
stored images (HD), 4,500 (DVD)
Cine Up to 511 Up to 4,095
DICOM 3.0 COMPLIANT Yes Yes
ANALYSIS PACKAGES
Cardiac scanning Yes Yes
Vascular scanning Yes Yes
OB/GYN scanning Yes Yes
Others Prostate, user- Gall bladder, common bile
programmable calculations duct, liver, pancreas,
kidney, spleen, prostate,
user-programmable
calculations
NUMBER OF USER- 16 168
PROGRAMMABLE
PROTOCOLS
USER-PROGRAMMABLE Yes Yes
FORMULAS AND TABLES

model(s). These
the next page.


Nemio XG Xario XG
NEEDLE GUIDES
Transrectal Yes Yes
Transperineal Yes No
SINGLE/DUAL MONITORS Single Single
SPLIT SCREEN Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120/220-240 VAC, 100-120/220-240 VAC, 50/60
50/60 Hz Hz
H x W x D, cm (in) 137.2 x 49.3 x 78.0 (54 x 142.7-178.4 x 540 x 898
19.4 x 30.7) (56.2-70.2 x 21.3 x 35.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 100 (220) 143 (315)
LIST PRICE $50,000-65,000 Not specified
WARRANTY 1 year 1 year
DELIVERY TIME, ARO 30 days 30 days
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS THI, advanced dynamic Pulse-subtraction THI,
flow, stress echo, trapezoid, ApliPure+, trapezoid scan,
panoramic view, QuickScan, IASSIST,
programmable panel, Quick advanced dynamic flow,
Scan, Free Cursor, Sono panoramic view, fusion 3-D,
Set, ApliPure. flash-echo imaging, TDI,
stress echo, automated
contour tracking,
programmable panel, touch-
command screen, 4-D
volume imaging package.
LAST UPDATED March 2008 March 2008
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