Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound Machine – Refurbished

Overview

Application training for the Philips Affiniti 70

KPI’s on-staff sonographer can provide onsite applications training or remote training via video conference at a set price plus travel costs. A pre-recorded video training course is included in the sale, lease or rental of the Philips Affiniti 70 from KPI ultrasound.

 

Philips Affiniti 70 Service options

Free technical support is available from KPI during installation and over the course of the standard limited warranty. Technical support is available after the warranty period at an hourly cost per issue.

 

Philips Affiniti 70 Maintenance

KPI recommends the use of a surge protector along with a dedicated power outlet. Probes should be disinfected after every use with a disinfectant wipe proven not to damage the lens (KPI recommends SonoWipes for this.) KPI recommends one PM visit (preventative maintenance) every year.

 

Philips Affiniti 70 Dimensions & Weight

Height: (adjustable, maximum) 1626 mm (64 in), (minimum) 1422 mm (56 in)

Width: 572 mm (22.5 in)

Depth: 983 mm (38.7 in)

Weight: (no peripherals) 83.6 kg (184.4 lbs.), approx. 325 lbs. with packaging

 

Affiniti 70 Specifications

Powerful distributed multi-core processing architecture

Up to 4,718,592 total digital channels

Image presentation: Depth from 1 cm to 30 cm (transducer-dependent)

Up to 280 dB digital broadband acoustic beamforming

 

Philips Affiniti 70 Electrical power

Voltage: 100V-240V

Frequency 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: <289 VA depending on system configuration

 

Revisions

Philips Affiniti 70 Revisions

Philips first launched the Affiniti 70 in 2014 as their new high-end shared service ultrasound machine, replacing the older HD15. As of 2016, the Affiniti 70 has not yet had a major revision, and only minor software updates have been released. The Affiniti series has had one of the most trouble-free launches in Philips history, being built from what was learned in the first year of fixes for the premium Epiq line.

 

All revisions of the Philips Affiniti 70

Philips Affiniti 70 (Rev 1.0)

Common configurations of the Affiniti 70

• Philips Affiniti 70 with 3 transducers

  This is a General imaging (GI) and Women’s health configuration

  C5-1 PureWave Convex

  C10-3v PureWave Endovaginal

  L12-3 Linear

• Philips Affiniti 70 with 3 transducers

  This is a Shared Service Cardiac – GI configuration

  S5-1 PureWave Cardiac Sector

  L12-3 Linear

  C5-1 PureWave Convex

Probes

All Philips Affiniti 70 Probes / Transducers

Endocavitary: C9-4v [ 4 – 9 MHz ] 128 elements, 10mmR, 181° field of view

Endocavitary: C10-4ec [ 4 – 10 MHz ] 128 elements, 8mmR, 147° field of view

Bi-plane Endocavitary: BP10-5ec [ 5 – 10 MHz ] 96 elements, 8.8mmR, 150° field of view

PureWave Endocavitary: C10-3v [ 3 – 10 MHz ] 128 elements, 11.5mmR, 163° field of view

Convex: C6-2 [ 2 – 6 MHz ] 128 elements, 10mmR, 63.7° field of view

Convex: C8-5 [ 5 – 8 MHz ] 128 elements, 14mmR, 122° field of view

PureWave Microconvex: C9-2 [ 2 – 9 MHz ] 192 elements, 45mmR, 102° field of view

PureWave Convex: C5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 160 elements, 45mmR, 111° field of view

4D Convex: V6-2 [ 2 – 6 MHz ] 192 elements, 55mmR, 100° x 85° volume field of view

4D Endocavitary: 3D9-3v [ 3 – 9 MHz ] 128 elements, 26.1mm, 156° x 85° volume field of view

4D Linear: VL13-5 [ 5 – 13 MHz ] 192 elements, 38.4mm, 38 mm x 30° volume field of view

Linear: L18-5 [ 5 – 18 MHz ] 288 elements, 38.9mm, ultra-fine pitch

Intraoperative Linear: L15-7io [ 7 – 15 MHz ] 128 elements, 23mm,

Linear: L12-5 50 [ 5 – 12 MHz ] 256 elements, 50mm, fine pitch

Linear:L12-3 [ 3 – 12 MHz ] 160 elements, 38mm, fine angle steering

Linear: L12-4 [ 4 – 12 MHz ] 128 elements, 34mm, fine angle steering

Cardiac Sector: S4-2 [ 2 – 4 MHz ] 80 elements, 5mm

PureWave Cardiac Sector: S5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 80 elements, 20.3mm

Pediatric Cardiac Sector: S8-3 [ 3 – 8 MHz ] 96 elements, 15.4mm

Neonatal Cardiac Sector: S12-4 [ 4 – 12 MHz ] 96 elements, 9.78mm

Pediatric TEE transesophegeal: S7-3t [ 3 – 7 MHz ] 48 elements, 5mm

xMATRIX TEE transesophegeal: X7-2t [ 2 – 7 MHz ] 2,500 elements

Pedoff (CW Transducer): D5cwc [ 5 MHz ] Deep venous and arterial applications, non-imaging

Pedoff (CW Transducer): D2cwc [ 2 MHz ] Adult cardiology applications, non-imaging

Pedoff (PW Transducer): D2tcd [ 2 MHz ] Transcranial Doppler applications, non-imaging

Affiniti 70 Transducers: 4D & Matrix

The Philips Affiniti 70 supports four advanced single crystal PureWave transducers; the [ 1 – 5 MHz ] C5-1 convex, the [ 2 – 9 MHz ] C9-2 convex meant for pediatric work, the [ 3 – 10 MHz ] C10-3v endovaginal, and the [ 1 – 5 MHz ] S5-1 cardiac sector probe. The Affiniti 70 also supports two transesophegeal or TEE probes, the [ 3 – 7 MHz ] S7-3t pediatric and the [ 2 – 7 MHz ] X7-2t adult. The X7-2t is an xMatrix transducer but on the Affiniti 70 it only functions in 2D mode. The Epiq line and the CX50 however can use the full xPlane and 4D functions of the X7-2t. The Philips Affiniti 70 also has the [ 5 – 10 MHz ] biplane endocavitary probe that allows scanning in 2 planes without moving the transducer. Another specialty transducer is the [ 7 – 15 MHz ] L15-7io intraoperative linear, also known as a “hockey stick” probe for it’s distinctive shape that allows it to fit into tight surgical applications or small parts scanning.

 

Popular Philips Affiniti 70 Probes

The C5-1 PureWave is the most popular convex probe for the Affiniti 70 because of its superb image quality and penetration. Likewise the C10-3v PureWave is the most popular endovaginal for the same reasons. The [ 3 – 12 MHz ] L12-3 is the most popular linear on the Affiniti 70 because it is affordable, and strong in both vascular and MSK imaging. For cardiac scanning the [ 1 – 5 MHz ]

S5-1 is the most commonly selected, again for the improved image quality at low MHz ranges that would normally lose clarity as the penetration increased.

 

Competitors

How the Affiniti 70 compares with other Philips systems

The Philips Affiniti 70 was launched in 2014 as the successor to the reliable HD15. The Affiniti 70 improves upon the HD15 with a larger monitor, a touchscreen for navigation, improved processor speed and more transducers. The Affiniti 70 was designed from the Epiq series and looks very similar to them, being only smaller in the size of the lower body of the ultrasound machine. The monitor, touchscreen and keyboard are identical to the Epiq. The Epiq 5 is positioned just above the Affiniti 70 in price and features a more powerful image processor and a few more features.

 

Philips Affiniti 70 vs Affiniti 50

The Affiniti 70 and 50 were launched at the same time and look virtually identical on the outside, with only a minor color difference in the main body. The Affiniti 50 is positioned just below the Affiniti 70 in price and sacrifices the PureWave transducers and ShearWave elastography. The Affiniti 70 represents the best cost to benefits ratio, being roughly $10,000 US dollars more than the Affiniti 50 Those with budget constraints should consider the midrange Affiniti 50 instead. Both systems are extremely reliable and well designed.

 

Other brands competing with the Affiniti 70

The closest competitor to the Philips Affiniti 70 from GE would be the Logiq S8, as both are shared service ultrasound machines capable of all applications. However the Voluson S8, and Vivid S6 would be similar competitors in women’s health, and cardiac respectively. The Affiniti 70 feels superior to the Logiq S8 in speed and monitor/touchscreen size. The Affiniti menus seem cleaner and more modern as well. The Accuvix A30 would be the closest competitor from Samsung, though it’s strength is much more lopsided in 4D and women’s health with only minor support for cardiac and general imaging compared to the more robust Affiniti 70. Most importantly the Affinti 70 has noticeably better image quality than competing systems from other brands.

 

Features

Tissue Harmonic Imaging : Yes

Spatial Compounding(=CrossXbeam) : Yes

Speckle Reduction (=SRI) : Yes

Auto Image Opt(B mode) : Yes

Auto Image Opt(Doppler): Yes

Write Zoom: Yes

Triplex Mode: Yes

Needle Enhancement or Needle Recognition :Yes

Auto NT Measurement (=Sono NT)

:Yes

Auto Follicle 2D Measurement:Yes

Auto Follicle 3D Measurement:No

Auto IMT:Yes

Auto IMT (Real Time):No

Automated B/M/D Measurement:Yes

Automated LH Measurement(Automated Function Imaging(AFI), Cardiac Motion Quantification(CMQ), or Auto EF(Ejection Fraction):Yes

Live Dual (B/BC) Mode:Yes

SmartExam or Scan Assistant:Yes

Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels:Yes

Fusion:No

Raw Data File:Yes

Flexible Report:Yes

Barcode Reader:No

Gel Warmer:No

Transducers

Convex (1~6Mhz):Yes

Convex (2~9Mhz):No

Single Crystal Convex (1~6Mhz):Yes(1-5Mhz)

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz):Yes

2D Arrary 3D Convex (1~6Mhz):Yes

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz):Yes

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type (3~10Mhz):Yes

Endocavity_Curved Type (5~8Mhz):Yes

3D Convex (2~6Mhz):Yes

3D Convex Light Weight (2~7Mhz):No

3D Endocavity (3~10Mhz):Yes

3D Micro Convex (3~9Mhz):No

3D Linear (4~18Mhz):Yes

Linear (>14Mhz):Yes

Linear (3~12Mhz):Yes

Linear (<9Mhz):Yes

Single Crystal Linear (>14Mhz):No

Single Crystal Linear (3~12Mhz):No

Single Crystal Linear (<9Mhz):No

Linear 50mm:Yes

Linear 25mm:No

Hockey stick (<13Mhz):Yes

Hockey stick (>13Mhz):Yes

T or L shape Intra Operative:Yes

Phased Array_Adult (1~5Mhz):Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Adult (1~5Mhz):Yes

2D Arrary 3D Phased Array (1~5Mhz):No

Phased Array_Pediatric (3~8hz):Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Pediatric (3~8hz):No

Phased Array_Neonate (4~12Mhz):Yes

ICE (Intracardiac Echo Cardiography):No

TEE_Adult (3-7Mhz):Yes

TEE_Pediatric (3~7Mhz):Yes

2D Array 3D TEE (2~7Mhz):Yes

Pencil CW (2Mhz):Yes

Pencil CW (5 or 6Mhz):Yes

Imaging Modes

2D, M mode:Yes

M-color Flow Mode:Yes

Anatomical M-mode:Yes

Trapezoidal Mode:Yes

Color, Power Angio, Pulse Wave Doppler:Yes

Bi-directional Power (=HD FLOW):Yes

SCW Doppler:Yes

Tissue Doppler(Velocity) Imaging:Yes

Freehand 3D:Yes

Live 3/4D OB/GYN:Yes

HD Live:No

STIC (Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation):Yes

Live 3D Echo:No

Stress Echo:Yes

Strain and Strain Rate (Cardiac):Yes

B Flow:No

Panoramic Imaging (=Logiq view):Yes

Contrast Imaging – Cardiac:Yes

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging:Yes

Strain-based Elastography:Yes

Shear Wave Elastography:Yes

Applications

Abdominal:Yes

Women’s Health Care (GYN & Breast):Yes

OB:Yes

Fetal Echo:Yes

Vascular:Yes

TCD(Transcranial):Yes

Small Parts (Breast, Thyroid, Testis…):Yes

MSK/Anesthesiology:Yes

Pediatrics:Yes

Urology (Renal, Prostate…):Yes

Echocardiography_Adult:Yes

Interventional Cardiology:Yes

Echocardiography_Pediatric:Yes

Echocardiography_Neonate:Yes

Stress Echocardiography:Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Adult:Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric:Yes

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service:Yes

Surgury:Yes

Interventional Radiology:Yes

Contrast Imaging _ General Imaging (Low MI):Yes

Contrast Imaging _ Cardiac (High or Low MI): Yes

Bowel Imaging:Yes

Strain Elastography:Yes

Shear Wave Elastography:Yes

Specification

System Overview

Year Launched: 2014

Estimated Market Price ($): High

Monitor (inch): 21.5″

Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor: Yes

Monitor Resolution:

Image Size Resolution: 1024*768

Touch Screen (Inch): 12″

Trackball or Trackpad: Trackball

CP Back-Lighting:Yes

Weight:184.4lbs(83.6kg)

Probe Ports: 4

Battery:40min

Boot-Up Time:110sec

Sleep Mode (Quick Start):20sec

Maximum Depth of Field:30cm

Minimum Depth of Field:2cm

Cart (HCU):No

Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels:Yes

Connectivity

DICOM 3.0:Yes

DICOM SR_Cardiac:Yes

DICOM SR_Vascular :Yes

DICOM SR_OB/GYN:Yes

JPEG, WMV, & AVI:Yes

USB:Yes

HDD/SDD:512GB

DVD/CD RW:Yes

Wireless LAN:Yes