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Vscan with Dual Probe *

Data Sheet

Product not available in all geographies.

Vscan™ with Dual Probe is general purpose diagnostic ultrasound imaging system for use by qualified and
trained health care professionals enabling visualization and measurement of anatomical structures and fluid.
The dual headed probe integrates both linear and phased array transducers that allows for a wide range
of clinical applications.
Its pocket-sized portability and simplified user interface enables integration into examination and training
sessions. The information can be used for basic/focused assessments and adjunctively with other medical
data for clinical diagnosis purposes during routine, periodic monitoring, and triage assessments for adults
and pediatrics. Vscan with Dual Probe can be useful for procedural guidance.
Vscan family of products is complemented with gateway software enabling image management at customers’
PC, a Vscan web portal, including online access to product and clinical information.

General specifications User interface

Dimensions and Weight The navigation wheel with minimized number of keys provides an
Display unit 135 x 73 x 28 mm intuitive thumb-controllable user interface

Probe 129 x 39 x 28 mm AutoOptimize adjusts gain for all depths automatically

Weight (unit and probe) 436 g AutoCycle (cardiac preset) automatically detects full heart cycle for
easy and fast review or storage
Display 3.5 inches, 240 x 320 pixels
resolution Duration of clip stored (non-cardiac presets) is configurable with
1, 3 or 6 seconds
Presets help simplify optimized settings for imaging different organs
Imaging
Voice recordings can be stored as part of each examination –
Black and white mode for displaying anatomy in real time loudspeaker allows replay from device
Color-coded overlay for real-time blood flow imaging
Total scan time of 60 minutes with fully charged battery
(with 80% black and white, 20% color imaging)
Clinical applications
Cardiac

Dual Probe characteristics Abdominal

The Dual Probe contains two transducers in a single probe. Renal
Obstetrics and gynecology
Phased array transducer for deep scanning
Urology
Field-of-view for black and white imaging: up to 75 degrees with
maximum depth of 24 cm Fetal
The color flow sector represents blood flow within an angle Evaluation of presence of fluid
of up to 40 degrees Peripheral vascular
Broad-bandwidth phased array: from 1.7 to 3.8 MHz Procedure guidance for arterial and venous vessels
Imaging guidance for needle/catheter placement
Linear array transducer for shallow scanning Thoracic/lung
Field-of-view for black and white imaging: aperture width of 2.9 cm Thyroid and other small organs
with maximum depth of 8 cm
Long bone
The color flow sector represents blood flow over image with full
Hip and knee joints
aperture and entire depth
Pediatric
Broad-bandwidth linear array: from 3.4 to 8.0 MHz
Measurements
Distance measurement on-board of device Fast data finding with filter or sort function for exam date,
patient name or ID
Distance and area measurements at PC with Vscan gateway
software installed Vscan and gateway software diagnostic tools
Software updates for the gateway software and the Vscan with
Dual Probe may immediately be available if the PC with installed
gateway software is connected to internet
Data storage With internet connection, GE’s service hotline is available online –
remote diagnostics and even update installations can be enabled
Data are stored on microSD or microSDHC card upgradeable
to 32 GB
PC operating system requirements for installing
Data are stored in generic formats: jpg for still frames,
Vscan gateway software
mpg for loops, wav for voice recordings
Windows™ 7 and Windows 8
Data are stored in examination folders
32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported
All data can be recalled via gallery function
Windows 7 or Windows 8 running in VMware™ Virtualization
Software on Mac OS X 10.6

Docking and charger station Minimum hardware configuration

Pentium 4 (2.4 GHz) or
The display and control unit can • Universal power supply with CPU
Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
be easily slid into docking station 100-240 V, ~50/60 Hz. Global
utilizing the two connections plugs enabling recharge of RAM 1 GB
provided docked device 700 MB on system partition; 200
• USB connection to PC Disk space MB on partition where program
Recharge time for device battery: 75 minutes for 90% battery capacity is installed
Separate holder for convenient placement of probe Graphic resolution 1024 x 768
Graphics board DirectX 9.0c compatible
Audio output for loudspeakers or earphones

Vscan gateway software At least one USB port available

Pointing device mouse with left and right buttons
PC software comes with the device to offer an enhanced experience,
which provides a gateway between Vscan with Dual Probe, customers’ Alphanumeric keyboard
PC tools and GE’s service hotline.
Stored data can be viewed and interpreted on PC
Installed software
Basic distance and area measurements
Windows Media Player™ version 10 or higher
Images with those measurements can be stored back onto the
device into the original exam folder Adobe Acrobat Reader™ 4.0 or higher (for on-line help function)
Offline adjustment of contrast and brightness settings Internet Explorer™ version 7 or higher
Patient data, including name, ID, birth date, or comments, Microsoft Outlook (for sending e-mail from Vscan gateway software)
can be added to exam information
Image annotation
Video controls for clips such as play and pause, or back
and forward stepping Vscan web portal
Playback of recorded audio files Vscan family customers can register for full content access of the
Data export into Microsoft Outlook™ e-mail, to hard disk, any Vscan portal
compatible media or shared folders in network for long-term Online services to enhance the Vscan experience by providing
storage or easy access to other applications resources from product information to clinical and service support
Exports can be executed for selected images or selected exams Specific application references and product education, including an
Export to pdf file with patient demographics, exam comments and interactive basic ultrasound anatomy section, probe placement tips
selected images, which can be used as simple electronic report and/ and reminders, and example images
or further printout Additional education resources will be posted on the Vscan web
Folders can be mounted for deploying gateway tools on stored data portal, including webinars, further online programs and training
opportunities
 Standard configuration Selectable options
The following options are included in the standard Vscan with
Dual Probe configuration: Carrying case
Docking station including: • Global AC adapter with Separate battery charger
interchangeable plugs (USA
and China, EU, UK, Australia)
• USB cable
Vscan gateway software
One rechargeable battery
4 GB microSD memory card
Soft case
Access to Vscan web portal with entitlement to full online education
reference materials
Gel (60 g bottle)1

SAFETY CONFORMANCE
Safety classification:
• Vscan with Dual Probe is a classified as internally powered • Vscan with Dual Probe conforms to the applicable clauses
medical electrical equipment when not connected to the AC of the following safety standards:
adapter or docking station with a type BF applied part medical – IEC2 60601-1 – IEC2 60601-1-2
electrical equipment, according to IEC 60601-1 – IEC 60601-1-4
2
– IEC2 60601-1-6
• CE marked to European Medical Devices Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC – IEC2 60601-2-37 – AAMI ES 60601-1
• Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.601.1-M90 – NEMA UD2 – NEMA UD3
– ISO 10993-1 – EMC emissions Group 1 class B
requirements per CISPR 11/EN
55011
• The AC adapter is class II medical electrical equipment,
according to IEC 60601-1

1
Not available in China or Brazil.
2
Including national deviations.

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