GE, one of the most beloved ultrasound manufacturers in the world, has been developing ground-breaking systems and transducers since the company’s inception.
One of the units that has gotten the most love, and experienced the most evolution, is the Logiq E9, and the Vivid E9 units. This article will break down some of the progress that the units have experienced over the years, and clarify what, exactly, makes these units so lovable.
Logiq E9 / Vivid E9
The Logiq E9 and Vivid E9 were first introduced in the late 2000’s, and, like the Logiq E units at that time, had their software called the “BT” level. A unit with a breakthrough from 2010, would be referred to as BT’10, 2011, BT’11, and so on.
These units were generally well-liked, but experienced bugs, breakdowns, and issues with internal boards. So, while the imaging was excellent, the units often presented problems that would lead to headaches and expensive repairs.
Despite these occasional issues, the Logiq / Vivid E9 was adored for its variety of compatible transducers, all with different frequency ranges. For example, for those looking to utilize a linear probe, one has the option to use a 9L-D, 11L-D, or ML6-15-D. Each of these units have a different frequency range, and can be handpicked for somebody looking for the best image quality for MSK, vascular, or small parts.
Introducing Rev and XD Clear
As was, again, the case with the portable Logiq E units, GE eventually phased out the term “BT” (or breakthrough), and replaced it with Rev (or revision). Instead of BT’11, we now have Revision 3,4,5, and 6.
The other big step that GE took with this system was introducing XD-Clear bodies. These units are proof that GE looks at past issues and carefully considers them moving forward. Aside from having beautiful, LCD monitors, these units experience far fewer technical problems than their predecessors. They run much more reliably, tend to break down less frequently, and are compatible with a new variety of ultrasound transducers.
XD Clear Transducers:
A major advancement made in the newer Logiq E9 / Vivid E9 units is with the new single-crystal probes that were newly engineered. Replacing the M5s-D cardiac probe came the M5Sc-D transducer; while the 3S-D was replaced with the 3Sc-D.
Additionally, the 4C-D was slowly phased out, while the C1-6-D transducer was introduced. This curved probe, aside from containing single-crystal technology, has a wider frequency range than most other abdominal transducers - now able to alternate between 1-6 MHz. Frequencies.
There is always the concern, particularly when it comes to medical equipment, regarding the safety of the devices and the potential side effects that occur as a result of employing these machines.
It is important to know that ultrasound machines are known to be completely harmless. They function through the utilization of sound waves emitting from the probe or transducer. These sound waves are then translated into images by the ultrasound machine or system. There is no need to fear when using ultrasound machines – it is a quick, easy and efficient way to diagnose and help determine a patient’s ails.
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