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About This Manual P/N:01.54.458117 MPN: 01.54.458117011 Release Date: March, 2019 © Copyright EDAN INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2018-2019 This User Manual applies to 1.0X releases for Acclarix AX3 series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems including Acclarix AX3, Acclarix AX3 Exp, Acclarix AX3 Super, Acclarix AX25, Acclarix AX28, Acclarix AX2, Acclarix AX2 Exp, Acclarix AX2 Super, Acclarix AX15 and Acclarix AX18. See Appendix A.9 for the difference between these models.
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Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Intended Use/ Indications for Use .............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Contra-indications ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Device Description ....................................................
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5.4 CW Mode ................................................................................................................................. 42 5.4.1. Using CW Mode ............................................................................................................... 42 5.4.2. CW Image Optimization.................................................................................................... 43 5.5 M-mode ........................................................................................
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8.3.2. OB Worksheet .................................................................................................................. 90 8.3.3. Growth Curve ................................................................................................................... 91 8.3.4. Report .............................................................................................................................. 93 8.4 Measurement Accuracy ..................................................................
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13.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 123 13.3 Cleaning the System ............................................................................................................ 124 13.4 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 126 Appendix A Specifications...............................................................
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Intended Use/ Indications for Use The Acclarix AX3 series Diagnostic Ultrasound System is intended for use by a qualified physician or allied health professional for ultrasound evaluations in hospitals and clinics. General clinical applications include: Abdominal Gynecology (including endovaginal) Obstetric Cardiac Small Parts (Breast, Testes, Thyroid, etc.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety 2 Safety Throughout this document the following terms are used: Warning: Advises against certain actions or situations that could result in personal injury or death. Caution: Advises against actions or situations that could damage equipment, produce inaccurate data, or invalidate a procedure. Note: Provides useful information regarding a function or a procedure. Please read all warnings and cautions prior to using the system.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety Contact with natural rubber latex may lead to a severe anaphylactic reaction in persons sensitive to the natural latex protein, Sensitive users and patients must avoid contact with these items. EDAN strongly recommends that health-care professionals identify their latex-sensitive patients, and refer to the March 29, 1991 Medical Alert on Latex products. Be prepared to treat allergic reactions immediately.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety Remove the battery from the device when the device is not used for a long time. Transducer Warnings To avoid infection, always use protective gloves when cleaning or disinfecting Read and follow all manufacturer instructions for disinfection agents. To avoid infection, ensure that expiration date of the disinfecting solution has not passed. Disinfect the transducer after each intra-cavity procedure.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety Please read and understand cleaning instructions prior to use. Please read and understand maintenance instructions prior to use. Please read and understand instructions for system operation prior to use. Studies stored on the system hard drive should be archived regularly. The system is not intended for long term storage of patient information. Confirm successful archiving before deleting a study from the hard drive.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety 2.3 Labeling Symbols The following labels are used on the system: No. Symbol 1 2 Definition Serial Number P/N Part Number 3 Date of Manufacture 4 Manufacturer 5 Operating instructions Warning 6 (Background: Yellow; Symbol & outline: Black ) Refer to User Manual 7 (Background: Blue; Symbol: White) 8 Caution 9 Biological Risks 10 CE Marking 11 Authorized Representative in the European Community 12 Disposal method.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual 16 Type BF Applied Part 17 Transducer connector 18 Pencil Transducer connector (reserved) 19 Transducer lock 20 Transducer unlock 21 Network port 22 Trademark 23 Direct current 24 S-Video Output port 25 USB 2.0 port 26 USB 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual The following labels are used on the packaging: No. Symbol Definition 1 This way up 2 Fragile 3 Keep away from rain 4 General Symbol for Recovery / Recyclable 5 Stacking limit by number 6 Do not step on! 7 Handle with care NOTE: The user manual is printed in black and white.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual 3 Getting Started 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Supported Peripheral Accesories: The recommended printers are listed as follows: Printer Type Color Video Printer B/W Video Printer Report Printer Printer Model Interface SONY UP-25MD S-Video SONY UP-D25MD USB SONY UP-X898MD USB HP Officejet Pro 251dw USB HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251n USB HP LaserJet CP1525n Color USB HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2010 USB HP Deskjet 1010 USB HP Deskjet 1510 USB HP LaserJet
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 3.2 System Overview 3.2.1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started No. Name Description 1 Monitor Display the images and parameters during scanning. 2 Power Switch Power on/off the system. 3 Touch Screen Use to control functions. 4 Control Panel Use to control the operation . operation and activate It illuminates when the system is connected to AC power.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started I/O Ports on the left panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-2 I/O ports 1. Power supply 2. Network port 3. S-Video output port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 3.0 port 6 USB 2.0 port 7. USB 2.0 port Table 3-4 I/O Ports Caution 1. The HDMI port does not support "hot plug" feature. Please connect the external display to the HDMI port before starting the ultrasound system.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 3.2.2. Control Panel Figure 3-3 Control Panel No. Key Name Description 1. Power switch Press to power on/off the system 2. Patient Invokes the Patient Information Screen typically used to start/end exams or to modify patient information during an exam. See section 4.1. 3. Transducer Press to switch transducers or exam presets. 4. Review Press to enter exam database or image review mode. See section 9 for details.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 6. Report Press to display the report page. 7. F1 User-defined button 8. F2 User-defined button 9. Clear Press to clear all the measurements, calculations, comments, and body marks displayed on the current image. 10. Body Mark Enters or exits the Body Mark function. See section 7.2 for details. 11. Cursor Press to hide or display the mouse cursor. 12.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 20. Dual Enters dual split screen. Each single press on it toggles between two images. See section 7.3 for details. 21. Store Image Press to store static images. 22. Store Clip Press to store clips. 23. Freeze Press to switch between the frozen and real-time states. In measurement, pressing switches the active side of calipers. See section 8 for details.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual 28. Depth 29. Auto/Gain Getting Started Rotate to adjust the depth of the image displayed. Press to optimize B image automatically. Rotate to change the gain of images. Table 3-5 Buttons on Control Panel 3.2.3. Screen Layout ① ④ ③ ② ⑤ ⑥ Figure 3-4 Main Screen Display ① Information Field The top line of this field contains your hospital/institution name. Please see Section 11.1.1 General Set-up for information on customization.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started ③Mini Report The left side of the screen displays a “mini-report” which displays measurements performed during the current exam. ④Thumbnail Field The right side of the screen displays thumbnail images of all statics and clips captured for currently active exam or when in Review. This field also contains several shortcut keys for selecting, viewing, deleting, exporting images. See the below for details: No.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Wi-Fi function is enabled, but no WI-FI network is connected. No WI-FI icon will be displayed when Wi-Fi function is disabled in Connectivity setup. Wi-Fi network is connected. 5 Wi-Fi icon Clicking on this icon shows a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Selecting an available network displays a dialog box for entering password.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Battery fully charged, symbol in green. Battery more than 80% charged. Battery 60%-80% charged. 8 Battery icon Battery 40%-60% charged. Battery low, symbol in red. Battery removed. Battery charging. 3.2.4. Touch Screen The Touch Screen contains controls that vary depending on the active imaging mode or function.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started de-activate all others. E. TGC: The B-mode tab has a specialized control for TGC. Each slider can be dragged horizontally and individually. Dragging vertically down across the sliders will set all sliders. F. Pages: When a tab has multiple pages of controls, each page is represented by a dot at the top of the page. The current page is indicated by a filled-in dot.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 3.3 System Preparation 3.3.1. Battery Use The system may come with two lithium-ion batteries depending on your order. One fully charged battery can run the system for approximately 1 hour and two fully charged batteries together can run the system for approximately 2 hours, depending on use. The batteries are automatically charged when the system is plugged in.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Figure 3-7 Installation of the Battery 5. Close the battery door and screw the three screws. To remove a battery: 1. Turn off and unplug the system. 2. Close the monitor, turn the system upside down and rest it on a flat stable surface. 3. Unscrew the three screws securing the battery door, and remove the battery door. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Close the battery door and screw the three screws. WARNING 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Direction Indicating Dot 3. Push the power cord in firmly to ensure a secure connection. 4. Connect the AC power cord to a hospital-grade power outlet. WARNING 1. Make sure the AC power supply complies with the following specifications: 100V-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz. 2. Only use a hospital grade, grounded, power outlet and plug. Do not use with an ungrounded outlet. 3. Only use Edan supplied power adapter and power cord. 3.3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started Figure 3-9 Lock the tansducer locking handle To disconnect a transducer: 1. Toggle the locking handle to the bottom position to unlock the transducer connector. 2. Firmly grasp the transducer connector and carefully remove it from the system port. 3. Store transducer in its protective carrying case prior to transport. CAUTION 1. Do not touch the pins of the transducer connector. 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Getting Started 3.3.4. Powering on/ off To power on: 1. Connect the system to a hospital grade power supply, or use the battery as the power supply. 2. Press the Power on/off key on the top left of the control panel. To power off: 1. Press the Power on/off key on the top left of control panel and the system displays a confirmation dialog box. 2. Select “Shut Down” from the confirmation dialog box.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Operation 4 Exam Operation 4.1 How to Start an Exam 1. Press the key and enter patient information, or select a scheduled patient from the modality worklist. If there is no previous exam, pressing the key will bring you directly to the Patient Information Page (see figure 4-2 below).
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Operation Figure 4-2 Example of Transducer Touch Screen 4.2 How to End an Exam There are two ways to end an exam: Pressing the key, as described above, and then selecting New Exam. This both ends the exam and displays the Patient Information Page for the next exam. Pressing the key, as described above, and then selecting End Exam.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Operation Figure 4-3 Patient Information Page(OB Exam) The top three lines are for entering the patient last name, first name, ID, exam accession number, and DOB (Date-of-Birth) or age. If date of birth is entered, the age is automatically calculated. Note: By default, the patient name has two fields: family name and given name. It can be configured to be one field in the Patient Setup screen (See section 11.1.2 for detail).
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Operation Weight: Enter the patient‟s weight. The units can be set in the Patient section of Setup. BSA: Body Surface Area, it is auto-calculated and displayed when Height/Weight is entered. HR: Enter the Heart Rate. BP: Enter the Blood Pressure. PSA: Prostate Specific Antigen. PPSA Coefficient: Predicted Prostate Specific Antigen. Ref. Physician: Enter the name of the Ref.Physician. Dx.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Operation 4.5 Modality Worklist Modality worklist provides a list of scheduled patients derived from a DICOM server. It is available only when a DICOM server is configured and worklist is enabled. When the modality worklist function is enabled and configured in DICOM connectivity setup screen, the worklist is shown to the left of the Patient Information Page, as shown below.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging 5 Imaging 5.1 B-mode 5.1.1. Using B-mode 1. Press on the console to enter B mode. 2. Perform the image scanning. 3. Adjust Image parameters to optimize the image. 5.1.2. B-mode Image Optimization The following touch controls can be used to optimize the B-mode image. Name Control Description TGC The Time Gain Compensation control (TGC) adjusts the gain of the image at different depths.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Harmonic The Harmonic control invokes and exits harmonic imaging. While in harmonic imaging the control is highlighted and an „H‟ is displayed in the B-mode frequency field. Depending on the transducer, there may be multiple harmonic frequencies. Spatial Compounding Spatial Compounding combines images derived from multiple angles to reduce speckle, reduce shadow artifacts, and enhance contrast resolution.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging FOV The Field of View control adjusts the image width. Full, Large, Med. and Small settings are available. As the image becomes narrower, the frame rate increases. Steer The Steer control is only available for linear transducers and steers the B-mode image left or right, without moving the transducer. This function can be particularly useful when visualizing needles or other objects that are enhanced by a perpendicular beam.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging 5.2 Color Mode 5.2.1. Color Mode Variants The system supports 3 types of Color Doppler imaging: Color (Color Doppler): This is velocity Color Doppler that shows direction and velocity of flow. Different colors represent different velocities and positive flow has different colors than negative flow. PDI (Power Doppler Imaging): PDI shows the power, or intensity, of the Doppler signal.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Baseline The Baseline control adjusts the Color baseline. Upward presses move the baseline up on the scale and downward presses move the baseline down. Baseline is not available in PDI mode. Invert Normally, signals above the baseline are positive velocities (moving toward the transducer). However, when Invert is pressed then negative velocities are above the baseline. Invert does not affect the baseline position.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Frequency Frequency determines the transmit frequency used by color Doppler. Upward presses increase the frequency. Downward presses decrease the frequency. Steer This control is only available for linear transducers. It steers the Color ROI box angle left or right. Image Type Color Doppler supports image presets for Low Flow, Medium Flow, and High Flow. Dual Live To activate split screen with simultaneous live B/Color and live B.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Acoustic power Imaging Adjusts the acoustic output power of the activated transducer. It is only available in live imaging. Higher acoustic power numbers correspond to increased color sensitivity and penetration, but the ALARA principle should be followed in actual clinical situations. Table 5-2 Color Mode Touch Screen Controls 5.3 PW Mode 5.3.1. Using PW Mode 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Filter The Filter control removes excessive noise from movement of vessel walls. Options of Low, Med. and High are available. Higher wall filter level will suppress more strong single of the vessel walls, but low flow signal will be missing. Colorize Switches between grayscale and colorized (pseudo-color) postprocessing maps. Gray Map Tint Adjusts the current postprocessing, either grayscale or tinted.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Volume Volume adjusts the audio volume of the Doppler strip. This can be adjusted in pre-Doppler to set the initial volume upon invoking Doppler acquisition. Duplex Triplex This determines if the strip mode and reference image are imaging simultaneously or not. In Duplex mode, either the Doppler strip or the reference image is updated continuously. In Triplex mode, both the Doppler strip and reference image are updated simultaneously.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Acoustic Power Imaging Adjusts the acoustic output power of the activated transducer. It is only available in live imaging. Higher acoustic power numbers correspond to increased sensitivity in the Doppler display and improved penetration, but the ALARA principle should be followed in actual clinical situations. Table 5-3 PW Mode Touch Screen Controls 5.3.3. HPRF Conventional PW Doppler scales are limited by the Nyquist limit.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging 5.4.2. CW Image Optimization The following touch controls can be used to optimize the CW image. Name Control Description Scale Scale adjusts the range of velocities that are displayed. Upward presses increase scale and downward presses decrease it. Baseline The Baseline control adjusts the Doppler baseline. Upward presses move the baseline up on the screen and downward presses move the baseline down.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Gray Tint Map Imaging Adjusts the current post processing, either grayscale or tinted. Dynamic Range The Dynamic Range, or log compression, adjusts how signal intensities are converted to brightness. A high dynamic range will display more shades of gray, while a low dynamic range will display fewer shades of gray and a more contrasty Doppler display. Sweep Speed Sweep adjusts the sweep speed of the Doppler strip. Options of Slow, Low, Med.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging 5.5 M-mode 5.5.1. Using M-mode 1. Perform image scanning to get a good image in B mode; 2. Press to display M strip and sample line; 3. Move the trackball to adjust the sample line; 4. Adjust image parameters to optimize M strip. 5.5.2. M-mode Image Optimization The following touch controls can be used to optimize the M-mode image.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging Strip Size Changes the relative size of the M-mode strip compared to the reference image. Full, large, Med. and small are available. Side-by-side This is an on/off control. When On, the M-Mode strip is displayed side-by-side with the B-mode image.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 6 Transducers and Biopsy 6.1 Transducers No.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 6.2 Using Transducers Understanding a Transducer: Figure 6-1 takes L12-5Q transducer to show an example of a transducer. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Figure 6-1 Typical transducer No. Name Function 1 Transducer head Converts electrical signals to sound waves, and then converts received echoes back to electrical signals. The tip of the transducer is the acoustic lens. 2. Center mark 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy Image Orientation Mark The image orientation mark on the display screen and on the transducer are shown as below. The side of orientation mark on the transducer corresponds to the side of orientation mark on the display screen. Ensure orientation marks on the display screen and transducer are on the same side prior to scanning.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy Use of Transducer sheath CAUTION 1. Always wear gloves to perform the following steps. 2. To minimize disease transmission, legally marketed, sterile transducer sheath is required to use for intra-cavitary procedures. 3. DO NOT use an expired transducer sheath. Check whether the term of validity has expired prior to using transducer sheaths. 4. The single-use sheath should comply with the local regulations. 5.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 6.3 Transducer Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducers should be cleaned and/or disinfected as necessary or between use with a recommended cleanser or disinfectant. Disconnect the transducer from the system prior to cleaning and disinfecting. 6.3.1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy The validated disinfectants for transducer are: Disinfectants Disinfecting Intensity Disinfecting Method Ethanol (75%) LLD Spraying or wiping Isopropanol (70%) LLD Spraying or wiping Cidex OPA (0.55%) HLD Immersion Glutaraldehyde(1.8%-2.2%) HLD Immersion WARNING 1. Unplug the transducer from the system prior to cleaning or disinfecting. 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy E8-4Q Disinfectant Figure 6-3 Depth of the Transducer Immerged into Disinfectant WARNING 1. Do not immerse the transducer connector. If the cable connector is immersed, do not plug the connector into the system. Rinse the connector under running water and dry it thoroughly. If necessary, contact EDAN for service. 2. Prohibit infiltration of any type of liquid into the device or the transducer. 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 6.4 Needle Biopsy Guide NOTE: Use proper sterile technique at all times when performing a biopsy. Always follow these basic precautions: WARNING 1. Disinfect the needle guide kit before the first use and after each subsequent use. 2. Calibrate the needle guide kit (see section 6.4.3) under any of the following conditions: a) The first time that each bracket/transducer combination is used.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy Structures: Locking Knob Clamp Angle Knob Tab Release Adjusting Knob Needle Guide Path Installation and Use Steps: 1. Place an appropriate amount of gel on transducer surface, and insert transducer into the sheath. 2. Loosen the locking knob to open the clamp of bracket. Attach the bracket to the transducer by aligning the locating markers on the bracket and the transducer.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 5. After biopsy, press the tab release to remove the needle, and loosen the locking knob to remove the bracket from the transducer. BGK-CR10UA Structures: Needle Guide Path Locking Knob Clamp Installation and Use Steps: 1. Place an appropriate amount of gel on transducer surface, and insert transducer into the sheath. 2. Loosen the locking knob to open the clamp of bracket.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 3. Properly secure the clamp of bracket with the locking knob. Ensure the backet is firmly attached, and then place the biopsy needle into the needle guide path. BGK-001/BGK-003 The installation steps for BGK-001 and BGK-003 brackets are the same. Here we take one bracket for illustration. Structures: Locking Knob Clamp Installation and Use Steps: Needle Guide Holder 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual 3. Transducers and Biopsy Install the disposable Needle Guide. a. b. Select appropriate disposable needle guide to achieve target depth from skin line: Specification Depth 21G(1.0cm) 0.8 - 1.2 cm 21G(1.5cm) 1.3 - 1.7 cm 21G(2.0cm) 1.8 - 2.2 cm Install the needle guide to the needle guide holder, and then put in the biopsy needle: 6.4.2. Activating Needle Guide Function To enable the needle guide function: 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy Figure 6-4 Needle Guide Touch Screen WARNING 1. To avoid patient injury when using a multi-angle bracket, make sure that the same angle(A, B, C or D) is selected on both the bracket and the ultrasound system. 6.4.3. Calibrating the Needle Guide Line WARNING 2. 3. Calibrate the needle guide under any of the following conditions: a) The first time a needle guide is used with a given transducer.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual 4. Transducers and Biopsy Use the Position paddle to adjust the line horizontally until the origin aligns with the actual needle. Use the Angle paddle to adjust the angle of the line until the entire line aligns with the actual needle. Any changes will be saved as the default value automatically. 6.5 Needle Visualization Needle Visualization is an image processing technology that enhances needle visibility.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy 6.6 Center Line The Center Line is a vertical dotted line displayed at the middle of the image field, representing the middle of ultrasound beam. The Center Line helps to locate the position and depth of a target disease focus for out-of-plane biopsy, lithotripsy and etc.. To use Center Line: 1. Press Center-Line on B-mode touch screen to activate Center Line. 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Features 7 Features 7.1 Comment The Comment function allows you add annotation to an image. The Comment function is invoked by pressing the hard key on the console. Figure 7-1 shows an example touchscreen for the Comment function. The top portion of the screen shows comments that are pre-defined in pre-sets. See section 10 for details on how to configure these.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Features Adding comments You can add either pre-defined comments or use a keyboard. Adding comments using the keyboard 1. Invoke the Comment function. 2. Press the “Keyboard” touch screen key to display a keyboard on the touch screen. 3. Move the cursor to the desired location and type the desired text. Adding comments using pre-defined comments 1. Invoke the Comment function 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Features 7.2 Body Mark Body Mark allows you add a body mark graphic to an image and indicate the location of the transducer using a transducer icon on that graphic. The Body Mark function is invoked by pressing the
hard key on the console. Figure 7-2 shows an example touch screen for Body Mark. The main portion of the screen shows a grid of body marks that are pre-defined in pre-sets.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Features 7.3 Dual Image Display Dual Imaging displays images side by side on the screen. During real-time imaging when Dual imaging is enabled, the active image is displayed in real-time and the other image is frozen. Dual image display is invoked by pressing the Dual hard key on the console. Each single press of Dual key during real-time imaging activates the image on one side and the image on other side becomes frozen.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Features 7.5 Cine Review Press key on the console to freeze the image or select a stored cine clip, and the cine bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen, as shown below.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8 Measurements and Reports The Measure function lets you perform measurements on a live or frozen image. The Measure function is invoked by pressing the hard key on the console. Figure 8-1 shows an example touch screen for Measure. There are two types of measurements: Generic Measurements: These are simple tools like Distance or Area.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports Figure 8-2 Tool Options Touch Screen Moving the measurement result window The measurement result window is displayed on the top left corner of the image field by default, the system supports changing the display position of the result window by dragging it. To change the display position of result window: 1. Press hard key to invoke a cursor after a measurement is done. 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports Stenosis Distance: The distance measurement is always done with a caliper pair. To measure Distance with a caliper pair: 1. Invoke the measure function on a B-mode image. 2. Select Distance from the touch screen. 3. Move the caliper to the start point. 4. Press the key to fix the start point. 5. Move the caliper to the end point.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports Presses of the key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the position of the three points that make up the angle. 6. Press the key to fix the third point and complete the angle measurement. Volume: Volume can be measured with 3 Distances. To measure Volume with 3 Distances: 1. Invoke the measure function on a B-mode image. 2. Select Volume from the touch screen. 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports To measure Stenosis with Traces: 1. Invoke the Measure Function on a B-mode image. 2. Select Stenosis from the touch screen. If Traces is not the default tool, press Tool Options to switch to Traces. 3. Move the caliper to the start point. 4. Press the key to fix the start point and start drawing the trace. 5. Moving the caliper to mark the trace outline. 6. Press the key to complete the trace. 7.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports the PS point or ED point. 6. Press the key to fix the ED point and complete the measurement. The S/D, PI, and PHT results assume that the first caliper is placed on the peak systolic point. Trace: The Trace measurement can provide a wide range of results, as shown below. The actual results displayed will depend on the results you selected in Tool Options.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual PGmean PI RI S/D VTI Time AT DT HR Measurements and Reports NOTE: 1. Auto trace measurement can only be activated on a frozen Doppler strip.. 2. Live Auto Trace is available as a separate feature on the Doppler touch screen. To activate Auto Trace in real time mode, press Auto Trace button on PW touch screen. To use the Auto Trace measurement: 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 5. Move the caliper to the ED point. Presses of the key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to re-position the PS point or ED point. 6. Press the key to fix the ED point and complete RI measurement. TEI: The TEI index measurement is useful for the assessment of ventricular systolic and diastolic function. Higher TEI index indicates decreased ventricular function.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.1.3. M-mode Generic Measurements The system supports the following types of generic M-mode measurements: Caliper HR (Heart Rate) Caliper: The Caliper measurement can provide a wide range of results, as shown below: Distance Time Slope To use the Caliper measurement: 1. Invoke the Measure Function on an M-mode strip. 2. Select Caliper from the touch screen. 3. Move the Caliper to the start point. 4.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.2 Application Measurements Application Measurements have a pre-defined meaning and can be entered into a report.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.2.1. Abdomen Measurements Abdomen measurements include liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, renal and Aorta Diam. No. Abdomen Measurement Description Tool Section 1: B-mode Measurements 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. 2.14 Abdomen Measurement IMV Description Measurements and Reports Tool Inferior Mesenteric Vein Table 8-1 Abdomen Measurement * The tools can be switched by Tool Options in the touch screen after the Measurement is selected. 8.2.2. Gynecology Measurements Gynecology measurements include uterus and ovary. No. Gynecology Measurement Description Tool Section 1: B-mode Measurements 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.2.3. Obstetrics Measurements Obstetric measurements are used to calculate the GA (Gestation Age), EDD (Estimated Delivery Date) and EFW (Estimated Fetus Weight). Multiple fetuses The Obstetric package supports measurements and reports on up to four fetuses. If you know the number of fetuses at the start of the exam then you can enter this in the Patient page (see section 4.4).
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. 1.24 OB Measurement AF Description Measurements and Reports Tool Deepest Pocket Q1 Q2 1.25 AFI** Amniotic Fluid Index Caliper Q3 Q4 1.26 RV Diam Right Ventricular Diameter 1.27 RA Diam Right Atrium Diameter 1.28 RVOT Diam Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Diameter 1.29 LV Diam Left Ventricular Diameter 1.30 LA Diam Left Atrium Diameter 1.31 LVOT Diam Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Diameter 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. OB Measurement Measurements and Reports Description Tool Section 3: M-mode Measurements 3.1 FHR*** Fetal Heart Rate Caliper Table 8-3: OB Measurements * The tools can be switched by Tool Options in the touch screen after the Measurement is selected. **Multiple Fetuses N/A. ***System provides 1-8 cycles for HR measurement, depending on measurement setup. 8.2.4. Cardiac Measurements No.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. Cardiac Measurement Measurements and Reports Description 1.8 LA Width Left Atrium Width Diameter 1.9 Ao Asc Ascending Aorta Diameter 1.10 AoD Aortic Root Diameter 1.11 LVOT Diam Left Ventricular Outflow Tract 1.12 RVOT Diam Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tool Section 2: Doppler Measurements 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. Cardiac Measurement Measurements and Reports Description Tool Thickness at End-diastole 3.2 LVET 3.3 MV(Mitral Valve) 3.4 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.2.5. Small Parts Measurements Small Parts measurements include thyroid and breast. No. Small Parts Measurement Description Tool Section 1: B-mode Measurements 1.1 Thyroid 1.2 Breast 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual No. 1.3 1.4 1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Vascular Measurement No. Description 2.4 VA Vert Artery 2.5 SUBC A Subclavian Artery 2.6 Axill A Axillary Artery 2.7 Brach A Brachial Artery 2.8 Ulnar A Ulnar Artery 2.9 Radial A Radial Artery 2.10 CFA Common Femoral Artery 2.11 DFA Deep Femoral Artery 2.12 SFA Superficial Femoral Artery 2.13 CIA Common Iliac Artery 2.14 EIA External Iliac Artery 2.15 IIA Internal Iliac Artery 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Vascular Measurement No. Measurements and Reports Description 2.39 ATV Anterior Tibial Vein 2.40 SSV Small Saphenous Vein 2.41 HR** Heart Rate 2.42 VF TAMean Volume Flow Time Average Mean Velocity 2.43 ACA Anterior Cerebral Artery 2.44 MCA Middle Cerebral Artery 2.45 PCA Posterior Cerebral Artery 2.46 ACoA Anterior Communicating Artery 2.47 PCoA Posterior Communicating Artery 2.48 BA Basilar Artery 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.3 Worksheet and Report Worksheet is available at any time during an exam, and is displayed as default on the main screen. Report contains the information from a worksheet but it is formatted in a slightly different manner. 8.3.1. Worksheet To view a worksheet: Press key on the console to open worksheet screen. A worksheet includes: Patient Information, Measure/Calculation data and Comments.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports Figure 8-4 Worksheet Touch Screen Display(OB as Example) There is a group of radio button that includes: Report, Worksheet and Growth Curve. Note: Radio Buttons are buttons where only one is active at any time. Activating one will de-activate all others Press Report button on the touch screen to get the report page. Press Worksheet button on the touch screen to switch back to the worksheet page.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports manually edited value. Figure 8-5 Editing a measurement in Worksheet 8.3.2. OB Worksheet Please see previous section for an overview of reports and worksheets. This section describes worksheet capabilities that are unique to OB. Figure 8-7 shows an example of the OB worksheet. Figure 8-6 OB Worksheet With Expand on.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports A: LMP: The LMP is displayed on the first page of the report. If the LMP was entered on the Patient page that date is transferred to here. B: GA: Two different versions of the GA are displayed: Clinical GA: Calculated from the LMP. GA(CUA) or GA(AUA): Displays Composite Ultrasound Age(CUA) or Average Ultrasound Age(AUA), depending the Default GA display configured in Measure Preset(see section 10.3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports To view a growth curve graph: Press the hard key to enter the Worksheet, and then press the Growth Curve button on the touch screen to display the Growth Curve Graph. Figure 8-8 Growth Curve Touch Screen Following controls are invoked by Growth Curve button. Single/Quad: press to select the number of the growth curve graph for display.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports data directly .It appears only in multiple fetus situations, and the fetus number is determined by which is entered in patient information. Figure 8-10 Comparing fetus in a growth curve graph Fetus A, Fetus B, Fetus C, Fetus D:There is a group of radio button to switch fetus, and the growth curve graph shows data of selected fetus.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports Figure 8-11 Report Main Screen The middle part of the main screen is the general layout of a report. On the left side of the main screen, you can set the layout of the report: Auto Adjust: Automatically adjusts the layout of the report. Image Column: Selects the column number and the images will be displayed accordingly. On the right side of the main screen, you can select images to add into the report.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports 8.4 Measurement Accuracy Parameter Range Accuracy 1.B Mode Measurement Distance Full Screen < ±5% Circumference (Ellipse) Full Screen < ±5% Circumference (Trace) Full Screen < ±5% Area (Ellipse) Full Screen < ±10% Area (Trace) Full Screen < ±10% Angle Full Screen < ±3% 2. M Mode Measurement Distance Full Screen < ± 5% Time Timeline display < ±5% HR Timeline display < ±5% 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Data Management 9 Exam Data Management 9.1 Storing Images The system supports storing static images and cine clips. What is displayed in Information area, Image area and Image parameter area on the main screen will be stored. Storing static images: Pressing the hard key on the console will always capture what is on the image area of the screen. This includes live, frozen, or Cine images.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Data Management 9.2 Reviewing Images To enter image review: If Static or Clip images have been stored for the current exam, then they can be reviewed by pressing the hard key on the console. The review touch screen is shown as the figure below. NOTE: If nothing has been stored in the current exam, then the Review hard key will invoke the Exam Database function (see the next section).
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Data Management Delete the selected image. Export selected images to a removable media currently available. Plug in a USB disk, select an image, press this button and the following confirmation dialog pop-up: Select the export path from destination drop list menu, select the export format and click OK to export. If there is no USB plugged in, the Export button is unavailable.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Data Management 9.3 Exam Database The Exam Database provides a list of recently performed studies. It can be accessed by pressing the hard key on the console when there is no active exam. Figure 9-2 Exam Database Main Screen The main part of the display shows a list of studies. Clicking on the header of a field will sort the list by that field. Fields can be displayed or hidden.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Exam Data Management Export Format: This location displays export format for static images and clips. BMP, Raw Data and DICOM formats are available for static images. AVI, Raw Data and DICOM formats are available for clips. Note: Cine clips are not supported to export in AVI and DICOM formats for this release. Send: Pressing this button will send the selected exam(s) to the destination.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 10 Presets 10.1 Preset Organization The Presets are divided into two levels: the Exam Presets and Application Presets. Exam Preset: Each transducer has its own set of Exam Presets. Each Exam Preset contains: The image parameters that optimize its transducer for an intended use. The list of data fields displayed on the patient demographic page. Pointers to Application Presets for Comments, Measurements, and Body Marks.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 10.2 Selecting a Preset Pressing the key on the console will open the Transducer touch screen. See figure 10-2 for an example Transducer touch screen. The currently active transducer is shown at the top of the touch screen. Below it are all the presets associated with that transducer. Pressing any preset button selects that preset, recalling its parameters for system use. Figure 10-2 Example Preset Screen 10.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Figure 10-3 Preset Main Screen 10.3.1. Exam Preset Figure 10-4 shows an example of the exam preset page where you can configure which Comment, Measure, Body Mark or Patient info presets are associated with each exam preset. Figure 10-4 Exam Preset Page Transducer: Select one transducer from the list to configure its exam presets.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Comment: Select one of the pre-defined comment presets to be the default comment preset for the selected exam preset. Body Mark: Select one of the pre-defined body mark presets to be the default body mark preset for the selected exam preset.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Image Type: Each imaging mode has a set of image types. For example in B-mode the types are Detail, General, and Penetration. While imaging, the image type lets you quickly change the aesthetic look of the image without changing settings like depth or invert status. The right side of the preset set-up screen shows a tab for each image look. The parameters shown below those tabs let you customize that image type for the current preset.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 10.3.4. Body Mark Preset Figure 10-7 shows an example set-up screen for Body Mark Preset, where you can configure which body mark graphics appear with each Body Mark preset. Figure 10-7 Body Mark Preset Screen Editing Body Mark Preset: Select an Body Mark preset from the preset list on the left side of the screen, and then you can do the followings to edit the body mark preset for the selected preset.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 10.3.5. Measure Preset Figure 10-8 shows an example set-up screen for Measure Preset, where you can configure general measurement settings. Figure 10-8 Measure Preset Screen Unit Settings The system supports following unit settings: Distance: Set the default unit of distance measurement. "mm" and "cm" are available. Area: Set the default unit of area measurement. "mm2" and "cm2" are available.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities OB Settings The system supports the following OB measurement settings: Fetal Age: set equation for measurements which are used for calculating fetal age. Fetal Growth: set equation for measurements which are used for calculating fetal growth. Estimated Fetus Weight: select an equation for the Estimated Fetus Weight calculation.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11 Utilities To open the Utility screen: 1. Press key to display the cursor; 2. Move the cursor to the Utility icon 3. Press key. displayed at the lower left corner of the screen; The Utility screen provides access to System setup, Presets, Connectivity, Maintenance and Screen adjust. Each of these is described in separate sections. 11.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Item Options Description Hospital Input freely Set hospital name displayed on the top left of the screen and diagnosis report. Language Chinese, English Set the system language(new language is effective after reboot the system). Date Format YYYY/MM/DD/ MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Set the date format. Set the system date Note: If the license is invalidated because of changing the system date, please contact EDAN serviceman.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11.1.2. Patient Set-up Figure 11-2 Patient Set-up Screen Item Options Description Weight Unit kg, lbs Set the weight unit of patients Height Unit cm, ft/in Set the height unit of patients / You can define two additional fields for data entry on the Patient Information screen. The Patient Information screen only displays the data entry when you define the title of the custom field.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11.1.3. Store/Print Set-up Figure 11-3 Store/Print Set-up Screen Item Description Duration for prospective Set the cine length for prospective cine storing in live scanning status. Duration for retrospective Set the default cine length for retrospective cine storing in the frozen status.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11.1.4. Report Set-up Figure 11-4 Report Set-up Screen Item Description Import Import a bmp format logo from USB disk. Logo Position Set the logo position to locating at the left or right side of report header. Logo Size Set the logo size to Small or Large. Delete Delete the imported logo.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11.1.5. Image Set-up Figure 11-5 Image Set-up Screen Item Options Description Scale unit cm/s, kHz Set the velocity units of spectrum scale. Auto zoom image on linear probe at the shallow depth √/× Set whether to auto zoom image at the shallow depth when using linear transducers.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities 11.2 Connectivity Entering Connectivity Screen: Open Utility page. Press Set up touchscreen button, and then the Connectivity touchscreen button to access Connectivity screens. The Connectivity screens support configuration of network access and services. It is divided into 2 tabs: TCP/IP: Configures access to the network from the system. DICOM: Configures network DICOM services. 11.2.1.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Wireless Settings: Enable Wireless: This will turn the wireless radio on/off. No wireless networks are displayed when this is disabled. Networks: When wireless is enabled the system will search for wireless networks that are available and display them in this list. Networks that have been previously accessed will show up with an asterisk (“*”). If there is currently an active network it will show up with a checkmark („√‟).
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Local Settings: These settings determine how the system communicates with other DICOM devices. These are required for both Store and for Modality Worklist. Local AE Title: Any 16 characters that uniquely identify this system on your DICOM network. The default “EDAN_STR_SCU” will work unless you have multiple Edan systems on your network.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities (0x0010,0x4000); Scheduled Procedure (0x0040,0x0007) Comments on The Schedules Procedure Step: Obtains comments from DICOM tag (0x0040,0x0400) Description: Obtains comments from DICOM tag Worklist Server: Selects the server to query for the worklist. Options include any server configured in Server Settings (see previous section). Date Range: The range of dates for the worklist query.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Figure 11-8 System License Screen 11.3.2. Version The Version screen shows the current version of software, firmware, and selected hardware for the system. This information is only needed if requested by an Edan service engineer. This page also includes an Upgrade and Export Logs button. Caution 1. Anti-virus measures such as USB device virus scanning should be carried out prior to using USB flash drive. 2.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Utilities Figure 11-9 Demo Screen 11.3.4. Tool The Tool screen provides access to system maintenance which must be performed by authorized service personnel. Please refer to the Service Manual for the details. 11.4 Screen Adjust Entering Screen Adjust Screen: Open Utility page. Press Set up touch screen button, and then the Screen Adjust touch screen button to access Screen Setup touch screen.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Figure 11-10 Screen Adjust Screen - 121 - Utilities
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual In Between Exams 12 In Between Exams 12.1 Unpacking Visually examine the package prior to unpacking. If any signs of mishandling or damage are detected, contact the carrier to claim for damage. After unpacking the device, you should follow the packing list to check the product carefully and to make sure that no damage has occurred during transportation.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting and Maintenance In order to ensure proper system operation and function, a maintenance and inspection plan should be established to periodically check the safety of the system. If any system malfunction is experienced, contact EDAN or authorized representatives. 13.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance 1. Inspect the power supply. 2. Strip-shape or snowflake-shape disturbance occurs on the display screen. 2. Check whether it is disturbed by the ignition action of any other device. 3. Check the disturbance of electric or magnetic field in the surrounding environment. 4. Check whether the plug and socket of power supply and transducer are properly connected. 1. Adjust overall gain (Gain). 3.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance liquid. Do not pour liquid onto the system. Do not allow liquid to enter the case. Never use abrasive material (such as steel wool or silver polish). Inspect the monitor and reusable accessories after they are cleaned and disinfected. WARNING The console is not waterproof. Do not immerse or expose to extended moisture. Splash resistance does not extend to transducer connectors. Keep connectors dry.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance Rotate clockwise to remove the fixing ring Rotate counterclockwise to mount the fixing ring Figure 13-1 Assembling and Disassembling Trackball X idler wheel Y idler wheel Auxiliary idler wheel Figure 13-2 X, Y and the Auxiliary Idler Wheels CAUTION Do not drop or place foreign objects inside the trackball assembly or it may affect the trackball operation and damage the system.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Specifications Appendix A Specifications A.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Specifications A.3 Machine Specifications Main unit dimensions 375 mm×380 mm×58 mm Weight Weight: 4.2kg (Including one transducer socket, not including battery, power adapter and transducers) Weight:4.35kg (Including two transducer sockets, not including battery, power adapter and transducers) A.4 Display Specifications Display TFT-LCD Diagonal Size 15.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Specifications A.6 Wi-Fi Specifications Standard Conformance Frequency Band Modulation Technique 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g ,802.11n 2.412-2.484GHz(@2.4GHz band) OFDM DSSS CCK 2.4G Transmit 1MbpsDSSS :17.3dBm 2MbpsDSSS :17.3dBm 5.5MbpsCCK :17.3dBm 11MbpsCCK :17.3dBm 6MbpsOFDM: 17.1dBm Typical Transmit Power(±2dBm) 9MbpsOFDM :17.1dBm 12MbpsOFDM: 17.1dBm 18MbpsOFDM :17.1dBm 24MbpsOFDM :16.2dBm 36MbpsOFDM :15.3dBm 48MbpsOFDM :14.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Specifications A.8 Transducer Specifications No. Transducer Center Frequency 1 L17-7Q 12.0MHz 2 E8-4Q 6.2MHz 3 L12-5Q 8.0MHz 4 C5-2Q 3.5MHz 5 P5-1Q 2.7MHz A.9 Configuration Difference Configuration Difference Feature 1 Feature 2 Feature 3 Feature 4 Seminal Vesicle Meas. Testis Meas.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Ultrasound Intensity and Safety Appendix B Ultrasound Intensity and Safety B.1 Ultrasound in Medicine The use of diagnostic ultrasound has proved to be a valuable tool in medical practice. Given its known benefits for non-invasive investigations and medical diagnosis, including investigation of the human fetus, the question of clinical safety with regards to ultrasound intensity arises.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Ultrasound Intensity and Safety Line density The acoustic output will be changed with the change of the number of the scanning line (line density). PRF The acoustic power will be changed with the change of PRF. Sample volume The pulsed wave and the power will be changed with the change of the sample volume, and acoustic output will be changed.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Ultrasound Intensity and Safety B.3.3 Display of MI/TI The system provides real-time display of MI/TI values in the upper right part of the screen. The start point of MI/TI value is 0.0. The operator should monitor these values during examinations and keep the exposure time and output level at the minimum amounts needed for effective diagnosis. The display precision is 0.1. MI display error: When measured MI≤0.5, the absolute display error≤0.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Ultrasound Intensity and Safety Table 1 The intensity and pressure measurement uncertainties table Total uncertainties Hydrophone Sensitivity Digitizer Intensity Pressure Intensity Pressure Intensity Pressure Uncertainty ±23.68% ±11.84% ±14% ±7% ±0.95% ±0.475% Notes The RMS combination of all sources of measurement uncertainty, based on all sources being independent.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Ultrasound Intensity and Safety Indirect Controls The acoustic output of the system can be controlled indirectly through many imaging parameters, including imaging modes, field of view, line density, probe frequency, focus number/position, depth and pulse repetition frequency (PRF). The imaging mode determines whether the ultrasound beam is scanning or non-scanning. Thermal bioeffect is closely associated with M, PW and Color mode.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Order List Appendix C Order List The following accessories are recommended for use on the system. WARNING Only accessories supplied or recommended by EDAN can be used, the battery and transducers of EDAN can be only used on EDAN‟s systems. Otherwise, the performance and electric shock protection cannot be guaranteed.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Order List Fottswitch(double button) 01.10.027323 Suitcase 01.56.466572 NOTE: The part name may vary depending on context, but the part number is constant.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual EMC Information Appendix D EMC Information Electromagnetic emissions Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic emission The system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below; The customer or the user of the system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual EMC Information Electromagnetic immunity Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the system should assure that they are used in such an environment.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual EMC Information Electromagnetic immunity Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the system should assure that they are used in such an environment.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual NOTE 1 EMC Information At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual EMC Information 2450 2400-2570 Bluetooth, WLAN, 802.11 b/g/n, RFID 2450, LTE Band 7 Pulse modulation b) 217 Hz 2 0.3 28 5240 5100-5800 WLAN 802.11 a/n Pulse modulation b) 217 Hz 0.2 0.3 9 5500 5785 NOTE If necessary to achieve the IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL, the distance between the transmitting antenna and the ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM may be reduced to 1 m. The 1 m test distance is permitted by IEC 61000-4-3.
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