L18-5 TRANSDUCER (EPIQ/CX) by Philips

Product Brief: L18-5 TRANSDUCER (EPIQ/CX) by Philips

Key Highlights

• Extended Frequency Range: The L18-5 transducer operates within an 8 to 5 MHz frequency range, providing versatility for a variety of imaging applications, ensuring high-resolution outputs.
• Advanced Doppler Capabilities: Featuring Auto Doppler flow optimization, this transducer enhances the accuracy of vascular assessments, facilitating improved diagnostic capabilities.
• Elastography Support: The inclusion of strain-based elastography allows for detailed tissue characterization, particularly beneficial in musculoskeletal and superficial applications.
• High-Resolution Imaging: With its ultra-fine pitch, 288 element linear array, the transducer excels in imaging small parts, breast, vascular, and musculoskeletal structures, ensuring detailed visualization.
• Biopsy Guidance: The transducer supports biopsy guide capabilities, streamlining procedures and enhancing the precision of interventions.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

• Compatible Models:

  • EPIQ 5
  • AFFINITI 50
  • AFFINITI 70

• Use Cases:

  • Musculoskeletal imaging (general and superficial)
  • Pediatric abdomen and hip assessments
  • Small parts imaging (breast, testicular, thyroid)
  • Vascular assessments (arterial, carotid, venous)

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Operating Frequency Range	8 to 5 MHz
Element Count	288 elements
Imaging Modes	Steerable PW, Color Doppler, SonoCT, CPA, Panoramic, Variable XRES, Harmonic Imaging

Clinical and Service Value

The L18-5 transducer by Philips is designed to enhance clinical workflows through its advanced imaging capabilities. With its extended frequency range and high-resolution output, healthcare providers can achieve superior diagnostic accuracy across various applications. This versatility is particularly beneficial in settings where multiple imaging modalities are required, allowing for a streamlined approach to patient care.

In terms of procurement and maintenance, the L18-5 transducer's compatibility with multiple Philips ultrasound systems simplifies inventory management for healthcare facilities. The support for advanced imaging techniques, such as elastography and Auto Doppler optimization, ensures that clinicians have access to the latest diagnostic tools, enhancing patient outcomes. Furthermore, the inclusion of biopsy guidance capabilities not only improves procedural accuracy but also contributes to reduced patient discomfort and faster recovery times, making it a valuable addition to any imaging department.

Additional notes

Applications:Musculoskeletal (General)Musculoskeletal (Superficial)Pediatrics (Abdomen)Pediatrics (Hip)Small Parts (Breast)Small Parts (Superficial)Small Parts (Testicular)Small Parts (Thyroid)Vascular (Arterial)Vascular (Carotid)Vascular (Venous)