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Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Phantom

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  The Standard for Ultrasound Quality Assurance Test the full range of standard diagnostic ultrasound probes (2 MHz to 18 MHz) Dual attenuation design provides challenging testing environment for high sensitivity probes Acoustic properties comply with IEC Technical Standard 62736 Detachable w ...Read more



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  • Specifications

 

The Standard for Ultrasound Quality Assurance

  • Test the full range of standard diagnostic ultrasound probes (2 MHz to 18 MHz)
  • Dual attenuation design provides challenging testing environment for high sensitivity probes
  • Acoustic properties comply with IEC Technical Standard 62736
  • Detachable water wells allow for testing curvilinear and endocavity probes
  • Only general purpose QA phantom on market with elasticity targets
  • Ensure over ten years of reliable use through reinspection and repair services

The Model 040GSE Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Ultrasound Phantom is the most complete solution available for performance and quality assurance testing. Its dual frequency design and detachable water wells allow testing of most transducer shapes – including curvilinear and endocavity – and frequencies. It is also the only QA phantom on the market that provides both elasticity targets and all the standard B-mode imaging test objects.

The phantom is made of proprietary Zerdine ® hydrogel polymer, which has been formulated to provide tissue mimicking properties including compatibility with harmonic imaging. To maximize phantom lifetime, this gel is contained in a rugged ABS plastic housing with a Saran-based laminate membrane.

 

Key Tests with Model 040GSE

  • Uniformity
  • Depth of Penetration
  • Beam Profile/ Focal Zone/ Lateral Response Width
  • Vertical Distance Measurement
  • Horizontal Distance Measurement
  • Axial and Lateral Resolution
  • Elevational Resolution
  • Contrast Resolution
  • Grayscale Contrast Sensitivity
  • Elasticity Sensitivity
  • Dead Zone Assessment

 

 

Dimensions 17.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 20.3 cm
Weight 4.1 kg
Housing Materials ABS Plastic
Membrane Saran-based laminate
Tissue-Mimicking Material Zerdine® solid elastic hydrogel
   
Model 040GSE Includes  
1x Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Ultrasound Phantom
1x Detachable Protective Cover
1x Detachable Water Well (1cm deep)
1x Detachable Endocavity Well
1x Carry Case
1x User Guide
1x Certificate    of    Compliance

 

Zerdine® Prperties

  • Freezing point: 0° C
  • Melting point: Above 100° C
  • Speed of Sound: 1540 m/s
  • Attenuation: Low: 0.7 dB/cm/mHz; High: 0.95 dB/cm/mHz
  • Other: Compatible with harmonic imaging

 

Vertical Distance Group

  • Number of targets: 16
  • Wire diameter: 100-micron, nylon monofilament
  • Depth range: 1 to 16 cm
  • Spacing: 10 mm

 

Horizontal Distance Group

  • Number of groups: 2
  • Wire: 100-micron, nylon monofilament
  • Depths: 4 & 9 cm
  • Number of Targets: 6 & 7 respectively
  • Spacing: 10 & 20 mm respectively

 

Near Field Group

  • Number of targets: 5
  • Wire Diameter: 100 microns
  • Depth range: 1 to 5 mm
  • Distance b/w Targets: 1 mm

 

Elasticity Targets

  • Group 1: 1.5 cm deep, Ø 6 mm
  • Group 2: 5 cm deep, Ø 8 mm
  • Elasticity: Soft, medium & hard
  • Grayscale Contrast: -3 db with respect to background

 

Axial-Lateral Resolution Groups

  • Wire diameter: 80 microns

 

  • Group 1&2 Depths: 3 & 6.5 cm
  • Axial separation: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.5 & 0.25 mm
  • Lateral separation: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.5 & 0.25 mm

 

  • Group 3 Depths: 10.5 cm
  • Axial separation: 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1 mm
  • Lateral separation: 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1 mm

 

Anechoic Stepped Cylinders

  • Number of targets: 12
  • Diameter of targets: 1.3, 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.7 & 10.0 mm
  • Depth of Targets: 1.5, 4.5, 7.0, 10.0, 13.0, 16.0 cm
  • Contrast: Anechoic, Cyst-like

 

Gray Scale Targets

  • Group 1: 3 cm deep, Ø 8 mm
  • Contrast: -9 dB, -6 dB, -3 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB & > +15 dB with  respect to background
  • Group 2: 11.5 cm deep, Ø 10mm
  • Contrast: -6 dB, -3 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB & > +15 dB with  respect to background