Philips iU22 Ultrasound Machine – Refurbished

Overview

Application training for the Philips iU22

KPI’s on-staff sonographer can provide onsite applications training or remote training via videoconference at a set price plus travel costs. A pre-recorded video training course is included in the sale, lease or rental of the Philips iU22 from KPI Healthcare.

Philips iU22 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 iU22 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 iU22 Dimensions & Weight

Height: (adjustable, maximum) 1626 mm (64 in), (minimum) 1397 mm (55 in)

Width: 559 mm (22.0 in)

Depth: 1092 mm (43 in)

Weight: (no Peripherals) 156.8 kg (345 lbs.), approx. 480 lbs with packaging

iU22 Specifications

Philips xSTREAM imageformer architecture

Up to 442,176 total digital channels (xMATRIX configuration), 57,000 total digital channels (non xMATRIX configuration)

Displayed Imaging Depth: 1 – 39 cm (transducer dependent)

Up to 180 dB system dynamic range

Philips iU22 Electrical power

Voltage 100V-127V, 220V-240V

Frequency 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 750VA – 900VA depending on system configuration

Revisions

Philips iU22 Revisions: A cart – C cart

Philips first launched the iU22 in 2004 as their new premium shared service ultrasound machine, replacing older units like the HDI 5000. This first version of hardware was designated an “A-cart.” This first version had dual motherboards and dual power supplies and a huge amount of problems with both. The iU22 B-cart improvements were to circuit boards, cables, power supply assembly, and USB ports. The iU222 C-cart brought a new 20” LCD monitor and articulating arm as well as new circuit boards. The R-cart is a refurbished A,B, or C-cart with hardware and software upgrades to G4.0 software.

Philips iU22: D cart – F cart

The iU22 D-cart was launched in 2007 and finally fixed the problems with the dual motherboards by using a unified motherboard. D.1 and D.2 included minor hardware updates. The iU22 E-cart made upgrades to the cart, wheels and locking mechanism. E.1 was a minor hardware & software update. E.2 added major power supply improvements to support Matrix transducers. E.3 was a minor update to the way the iU22 was manufactured. The iU22 F-cart was a major upgrade that added Type III channel boards. F.1 was a minor manufacturing update. F.2 upgraded the video card. F.3 upgraded to a new SATA DVD drive.

Philips iU22: G cart

The iU22 G-cart was launched in 2010 and is the latest version of the iU22. This revision added a new channel board and a 21” widescreen monitor. The iU22 G.1 revised the control panel and added larger touch screens. KPI recommends buying D-cart and up as most hardware problems with the iU22 were fixed by this revision and D-carts can be updated to the latest software

Philips iU22 Vision software updates

The software of an iU22 can be updated to a point limited by the hardware cart. Each major revision of the software was designated with the year and “Vision” in the name. “Vision 2012” was the last major release of the software. Very early A-C cart had software that was named simply “system update” with a number. System update 1.0-2.0 have almost all been upgraded over the years and system 3.0 is the lowest version still commonly found on used iU22s.

The Philips iU22 Vision 2007 software update included support for the new L15-7io intraoperative linear transducer and the V6-2 4D convex probe. Features added were Qlab’s iSlice, STIC, TCD (transcranial Doppler) imaging, TCD TSI, and Color compare imaging. Improvements were made to workflow, and image quality on a number of existing transducers.

The Philips iU22 Vision 2008 software update included support the new Purewave C5-1 convex transducer. Features added were TMQ (tissue motion quantification) in Qlab, Viewforum stand alone image viewing platform, improved needle visualization, and contrast capabilities.

The Philips iU22 Vision 2009 software update included support for the new VL13-5 4D linear probe. Features added were tissue aberration correction, contrast enhanced ultrasound, and smartexam automation software.

The Vision 2010 software update on the Philips iU22 added xMatrix including support for the new Purewave xMatrix X6-1 sector transducer, Live xPlane imaging, and support for any PACS. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X6-1 transducer.)

The Philips iU22 Vision 2011 software update added support for the X5-1 xMatrix sector transducer. Qlab was upgraded with CMQ-Stress replacing TMQ, and with the additions of the Auto Volume tool, GI 3DQ trending, iCrop, and Elevation compounding. Options with Vision 2011 include the xMatrix performance bundle, and Live 3D. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X5-1 transducer.)

The Vision 2012 software on the Philips iU22 adds support for Auto Doppler, Fetal Heart Navigator, and Vascular Plaque Quantification (VPQ), and GYN Elastography.

All revisions of the Philips iU22:

Philips iU22 (A.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software

Philips iU22 (B.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software

Philips iU22 (C.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software

Philips iU22 (R.0) with Vision 2007-Vision 2011 software (limited)

Philips iU22 (D.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (D.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (D.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (E.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (E.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (E.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (E.3) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (F.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (F.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (F.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (F.3) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (G.0) with Vision 2011 or Vision 2012 software

Philips iU22 (G.1) with Vision 2011 or Vision 2012 software

Probes

All Philips iU22 Probes / Transducers

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 L9-3: [ 3 – 9 MHz ] 160 elements, 38mmR

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

Linear: L17-5 [ 5 – 18 MHz ] 288 elements, 38.9mm, ultra-fine pitch

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

Convex C5-1: [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 160 elements, 96° field of view, PureWave Crystal Technology

Convex C5-2:[ 2 – 5 MHz ] 128 elements, 115° field of view

Microconvex C8-5: [ 5 – 8 MHz ] 128 elements, 120° field of view, Pediatric imaging

Convex C9-4 :[ 4 – 9 MHz ] 192 elements, 108° field of view

Endovaginal C8-4v: [ 4 – 8 MHz ] End-fire sector, 128 elements, 11mmR, 160° field of view

Endocavitary C9-5ec: [ 5 – 9 MHz ] End-fire sector, 128 elements, 8mmR, 173° field of view

Endovaginal C10-3v: [ 3 – 10 MHz ] End-fire sector, 128 elements, 11.5mmR, 164° field of view

Cardiac Sector:S3-1 [ 1 – 3 MHz ] 96 elements, 90° field of view, adult cardiac sector

Cardiac Sector : S4-1 [ 1 – 4 MHz ] 96 elements, 90° field of view, adult cardiac sector

Cardiac Sector : S5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 80 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

TEE S7-2omni: [ 2 – 7 MHz ] 64 elements, 90° field of view, Transesophageal TEE

TEE S7-2:[ 2 – 7 MHz ] 64 elements, 90° field of view, Transesophageal TEE

xMATRIX: X3-1 [ 1 – 3 MHz ] 2,400 element/.s, 90° field of view

xMATRIX: X5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 3,040 elements, 100° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

xMATRIX: X6-1 [ 1 – 6 MHz ] 9,212 elements, 100° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

xMATRIX:X7-2 [ 2 – 7 MHz ] 2,500 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

xMATRIX TEE transesophegeal: X7-2t [ 2 – 7 MHz ] 2,500 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

Pedoff (CW Transducer): D2TCC [ 2 MHz ] Transcranial Doppler applications

Pedoff (CW Transducer): D2CWC [ 2 MHz ] Adult cardiology applications

Pedoff (PW Transducer): D5CWC [ 5 MHz ] Deep venous and arterial applications

Advanced Philips iU22 Transducers: 4D and Matrix

The Philips iU22 not only offers six different PureWave single crystal transducers, but five xMatrix probes. xMatrix not only improves image quality and penetration like a PureWave transucer, but also allows for real-time scanning of multiple planes and 4D without needing a typical mechanical 4D probe. This speeds the acquisition of 4D data over a 4D mechanical probe. C-plane resolution is also improved over a typical 4D mechanical probe. The [ 1 – 6 MHz ] X6-1, and [ 1 – 5 MHz ] X5-1 transducers for the iU22 represent the apex of xMatrix design and can image anything from the heart, to a 4D OB/GYN exam. The [ 1 – 3 MHz ] X3-1 and [ 2 – 7 MHz ] X7-2 are early xMatrix probes, while the [ 2 – 7 MHz ] X7-2t is a TEE probe with xMatrix technology and represents the pinnacle of transesephegeal technology. In addition, the iU22 has 3 traditional 4D transducers including the [ 5 – 13 MHz ] VL13-5 4D linear.

Popular Philips iU22 Transducers

The most popular transducers for the iU22 are the [ 1 – 5 MHz ] C5-1 PureWave convex which greatly enhances image quality at higher penetration where patients are heavier and would otherwise be difficult to image. The [ 3 – 10 MHz ] C10-3v PureWave endovaginal which also uses single crystal PureWave technology to improve image quality with difficult-to-image patients. The most popular linear for the Philips iU22 is the [ 5 – 12 MHz ] L12-5 50 mm offers excellent vascular imaging as well as having a large enough scan head for effecient breast imaging. The most popular cardiac sector transducer is the [ 1 – 5 MHz ] S5-1 another PureWave transducer offering better than normal image clarity even at deep penetration. The most popular 4D mechanical transducers on the Philips iU22 are the [ 2 – 6 MHz ] V6-2 4D convex, and the [ 3 – 9 MHz ] 3D9-3v 4D endovaginal transducer. 4D probes are superior to 2D transducers because they capture an entire exam’s worth of data in a few seconds of scanning rather than many minutes. There are also views of the internal structures, such as the coronary view or C-plane of the uterus that are only viewable in 3D/4D on an ultrasound and cannot be imaged at all with a 2D version of the probe.

Competitors

How the Philips iU22 compares with other Philips systems

The Siemens Philips iU22 was launched in 2004 as the replacement to the Philips HDI 5000 and continued in production until 2015. The iU22 is a premium level ultrasound machine as was top of the line till the introduction of the Epiq line in 2013. The Epiq 5 replaced the iU22 and both are both use single crystal transducers, but the Epiq 5 does not have xMatrix probes. The Epiq 5 does have a larger monitor and touchscreen, and is sized smaller than the iU22. The HD15 sits below the iU22 in features, image quality and price.

Philips iU22 vs iE33

When Philips launched the iU22 it launched the iE33 at the same time and ever since, many medical professionals have wondered what the difference is, and which is best for their needs. The iE33 is focused only on cardio vascular applications where the iU22 is shared service and focused on women’s health, general imaging, and cardiac applications. The iE33 and iU22 even look nearly identical; with the major distinguishing feature being dual touchscreens for navigation on the iE33 while the iU22 has only one touchscreen.

Other brands competing with the Philips iU22

The Siemens Philips iU22 is a true shared-service ultrasound machine able to do all applications from 4D OB/GYN to full cardiac exams. Its closest competitor from GE would be the Logiq E9 and both systems are very similar though the Logiq E9 has superior 4D imaging for OB/GYN while the iU22 offers superior cardiac including 4D cardiac and a pediatric TEE probe. The closest competitor from Samsung is the WS80A which again offers 4D for OB/GYN applications superior to the iU22 but has only some pediatric cardiac support.

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)

:No

Auto Follicle 2D Measurement:No

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:Yes

Raw Data File:Yes

Flexible Report:Yes

Barcode Reader:No

Gel Warmer:No

Transducers

Convex (1~6Mhz):Yes

Convex (2~9Mhz):Yes

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

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz):No

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

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz):Yes

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type (3~10Mhz):Yes(3~9Mhz)

Endocavity_Curved Type (5~8Mhz):No

3D Convex (2~6Mhz):No

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

3D Endocavity (3~10Mhz):Yes

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

3D Linear (4~18Mhz):No

Linear (>14Mhz):No

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(7~15Mhz io)

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):

ICE (Intracardiac Echo Cardiography):No

TEE_Adult (3-7Mhz):Yes

TEE_Pediatric (3~7Mhz):No

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:No

HD Live:No

STIC (Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation):No

Live 3D Echo:No

Stress Echo:No

Strain and Strain Rate (Cardiac):Yes

B Flow:No

Panoramic Imaging (=Logiq view):No

Contrast Imaging – Cardiac:Yes

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging:Yes

Strain-based Elastography:No

Shear Wave Elastography:No

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:No

Echocardiography_Neonate:Yes

Stress Echocardiography:Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Adult:Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric:No

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service:Yes

Surgury:No

Interventional Radiology:Yes

Contrast Imaging _ General Imaging (Low MI):No

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

Bowel Imaging:No

Strain Elastography:No

Shear Wave Elastography:No

Specification

System Overview

Year Launched: 2004
Estimated Market Price ($): Premium
Monitor (inch): 17″LCD(20″ option)
Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor: Yes
Monitor Resolution:
Image Size Resolution:
Touch Screen (Inch): Yes
Trackball or Trackpad: Trackball
CP Back-Lighting:Yes
Weight:345lbs
Probe Ports: 3
Battery:No
Boot-Up Time:120sec
Sleep Mode (Quick Start):30sec(stanby mode)
Maximum Depth of Field:35cm
Minimum Depth of Field:2cm
Cart (HCU):No
Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels:Yes

Connectivity

DICOM 3.0:Yes(Option)
DICOM SR_Cardiac:Yes
DICOM SR_Vascular :Yes
DICOM SR_OB/GYN:Yes
JPEG, WMV, & AVI:Yes
USB:Yes
HDD/SDD:160GB
DVD/CD RW:Yes
Wireless LAN:No