GE RIC5-9A-RS 4D Ultrasound Probe Crystal Replacement
GE RIC5-9A-RS 4D Probe Change Original Crystal
Lines showing up on the screen: Ultrasound probe defects are hardware failures of the ultrasound
transducer manifesting as various abnormalities of the scan image,
in severe cases even causing complete signal loss. These are a form
of ultrasound artifact.
Therefore, awareness of the various signs of equipment damage is
crucial. It has been shown that regular monitoring of the in-air
reverberation pattern of ultrasound probes detects a large
proportion of equipment damage, and results of long term transducer
wear 1. It is also prudent to carefully assess the reverberation
pattern for each newly acquired probe, as manufacturing defects
often manifest as similar artifacts.
Troubleshooting: Replace the original crystal, and the image becomes normal.
Other hot GE models we can repair:
| GE | C1-5-D |
| GE | C1-5-RS |
| GE | 4C |
| GE | 4C-RS |
| GE | 4C-A |
| GE | 4C-D |
| GE | 4C-SC |
| GE | E8C/E8C-RS |
| GE | E8CS |
| GE | RIC5-9-D |
| GE | 3CRF-D |
| GE | C1-6-D |
| GE | RAB4-8-RS |
| GE | RAB2-5-RS |
| GE | 6S-RS |
| GE | 12L-RS |
| GE | 3SC-RS |
| GE | L6-12-RS |
| GE | 11L |
| GE | 11L-D |
| GE | 12L-RS |
| GE | 8C |
| GE | 3S |
| GE | 3S-RS
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Common ultrasound Probe Damage(Specialty 3D/4D Volume probes)
| Common ultrasound probe damage | Solutions |
| Lens cap damage | Lens cap replacement |
| Fluid and oil leaks | Lens cap replacement, oil reservoir repair and replacement |
| Cable cuts | Cable patches, possible cable replacement |
| Inoperative steering | Motor repair |
| Connector housing electrical damage | Minor electrical repairs, pin module replacement |
| Weak or dead elements, dropouts in an image | Array ball replacement, oil reservoir repair and replacement |
Warnings and cautions of ultrasonic probe
★The ultrasonic probe is a valuable device. It must be careful in
the process of use. Avoid dropping, impact, or abrasion to
transducers.
★When installing or removing the probe, first switch off the power
and then operate it carefully.
★Avoid rapid and extreme temperature changes, as well as lengthy
exposure to direct sunlight or a strong ultraviolet light source.
★Do not use sharp objects to penetrate the acoustic lens.Once the
acoustic lens is damaged, the coupling gel is easy to enter the
interior of the probe and damage the piezoelectric element.
★Do not soak transducer in any liquid above the recommended level as
stated in the user manual for your system, please operate according
to the manufacturer's instructions, otherwise it will lead to
circuit failure or even burn out.
★Do not disinfect at high temperature, because the probe is equipped
with piezoelectric ceramics, high temperature will weaken the
effect.
★Before use, carefully check whether the housing and cable are
damaged, so as to prevent the probe from high voltage injury.
★After the probe is used, the residual coupling gel on the probe
must be wiped clean to prevent rats or other animals from gnawing
the lens.
