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Sonata 2300 by Tetrad Ultrasound. Main Features. Superb image quality and Doppler performance in the same class as midrange and some high end systems Highest performance system on the market in its class and price range
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Sonata2300 by Tetrad Ultrasound
Main Features • Superb image quality and Doppler performance in the same class as midrange and some high end systems • Highest performance system on the market in its class and price range • Precision continuous dynamic focusing. Level of accuracy only found in high-end expensive systems • Multipurpose imaging system addressing all popular modalities (Abdominal, OB/GYN, Vascular, Cardiac, Surgical, etc.) • Unique high frequency imaging capabilities not found on even high-end systems (up to 20MHz upper band edge, and 15MHz center frequency) • All probes support multi-frequency operation • Extensive measurement and calculation packages for all modalities
Main Features (continued) • Advanced patient management capabilities • Sophisticated report generation, including HTML formatting for web viewing • Vast array of customization features, including designing your own measurements and calculations • Windows 2000 based for unlimited application flexibility and application support • Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. • Highest performance ergonomic probes in the industry, also made in the U.S.A. Probes and cables are lighter than most competitive probes to address repetitive motion injury concerns
Main Features (continued) • Elegant system appearance and design, usually expected only in higher cost products. Ideal ergonomic system size that preserves the ability to expand and upgrade system • Advanced state-of-the-art imaging technologies: • Tetrad Vector Core (TVC) high precision focussing module utilizing Tetrad’s Vector Modulator ASICs • Tetrad Very High Dynamic Range Front End • FlexiCore digital controller with very high density field programmable logic allows Tetrad to completely reconfigure many of the system building blocks in software. This allows for extreme versatility and protects against obsolescence • Tetrad Advanced Tissue Discriminator (TADT) for high performance Color Doppler
Modes of Operation • 2D Black and White • Dual 2D Black and White • Color Doppler (Velocity, Variance and Power modes) • Color Angio Doppler • M-Mode with variable scroll speed • Duplex Operation (2D B&W + PW Spectral Doppler), simultaneous operation available + variable scroll speed • Triplex Operation (2D B&W + Color Doppler + PW Spectral Doppler) • Support for curved, tightly curved, and linear probes (does not support phased arrays)
Serviceability • No imaging system is easier to service than the Sonata • All electronics are contained in a mid-tower sized box that can be removed from system in less than 5 minutes • Circuit boards can be easily removed from box for replacement, almost as easily as replacing a board in a PC • Extensive set of diagnostic tools to allow troubleshooting of system. These tools will continue to grow and advance • PC-based architecture and Windows-based operation allow for unlimited future options for remote diagnostics and software maintenance
Probes • One of the greatest strengths of the Sonata is its collection of current and future probes • Tetrad is one of the premier manufactures of high quality probes in the world. Our probes are used by many of the largest ultrasound manufacturers • Tetrad manufactures over 30 different probe models and we have made the most popular of these models available for the Sonata • Our probes have demonstrated their quality and durability in tough applications such as surgery
Sampling of Probe Models • Large curved array probes for abdominal applications: • CLA 3.5 MHz / 65R / 128 • CLA 3.2 MHz / 40R / 128 • Linear array probes for vascular and small parts applications: • LA 5.0 MHz / 40 mm /128 • LA 7.5 MHz / 40 mm / 128 • LA 12.5 MHz / 25 mm / 128 • Tightly curved array probes for endocavity applications: • ECA 7.0 MHz / 11 mm / 128 • ECA 5.6 MHz / 8 mm / 128
Sampling of Probe Models (continued) • Micro-convex array probes for cardiac applications (can also be used for abdominal applications): • CLA 3.2 MHz / 20 mm / 128 • Micro-convex array probes for pediatric, neurology, and veterinary applications: • CLA 6.0 MHz / 13 mm / 128 • Other future probes: • Surgical probes for open and laparoscopic surgery • Very high frequency probes (15 MHz) • 1.5D probes • Catheter-borne transducers
Standard Probes Surgical Probes
General System Capabilities • Frame rates up to 40 frames per second • Field of view (FOV) up to 25 cm • Dynamic range up to 150 dB (including transmitter contribution) • Center frequency range from 2.5 MHz to 15 MHz (band edge from 1.5 MHz to 20 MHz) - Widest range in industry • Dual image display for comparative studies and biplane volume measurements • All probes support multi-frequency operation
Large Curved Array Probes • Several models available covering operation at frequencies between 2.5 and 5.0 MHz • Ergonomic light weight probes and cables for comfort and safety of user • Field of view (FOV) up to 25 cm • Support for all imaging modes and functions • Multi-frequency operation
Color Doppler • High performance Color Doppler system with high sensitivity and excellent tissue discrimination • Programmable color maps • Flexibility to choose between high frame rate and high resolution • High performance digital filters that minimize flash and wall motion artifacts • Support for velocity, variance, power, and color angio modes
PW Doppler • High sensitivity PW Doppler • Wide range of velocities (PRFs) • Wide range of wall filters • Adjustable gate size from 1 to 8 mm • Duplex (simultaneous) 2D and Doppler. User can select simultaneous operation or switch between the modes • User can calibrate Doppler angle to obtain true velocity scales • Baseline shift and invert functions • Variable scroll speed
Triplex Operation • Simultaneous display of 2D, Color, and PW Doppler • User can choose to operate 2D/Color and PW simultaneously to guide Doppler gate placement and then switch to either of the two modes for best performance
Cine Loop • Stores up to 256 frames of B&W or Color images, depending on available PC memory • Intuitive controls that appear as soon as an image is frozen • Play forward or backward or between two preset frames • Cine loops can be saved and retrieved as part of patient record
Linear Array Probes • High performance (fine pitch) arrays covering center frequencies from 4.0 MHz to 15.0 MHz • Support for all imaging modes and functions • Steerable Color ROI and PW Doppler line • Multi-frequency operation • Following slides demonstrate 2D, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Duplex and Triplex operation
B&W Color Duplex Triplex
High Frequency Probes • Superb image quality with high frequency linear arrays • Multi-frequency capability allows for even higher frequency operation (see sample image with 9 MHz probe shifted up to 12 MHz) • Even higher frequency probes (up to 15 MHz) are on the way
Endocavity Probes • Several models to support both vaginal and rectal applications • Wide angle of 150 degrees or higher • Support for all operating modes • Multi-frequency operation
Convex Array Cardiac Probes • Ergonomic design for good access • High performance capability at reasonable cost • Variable sector angle to maximize frame rate • Support for PW and all Color Doppler operations • M-Mode with variable scroll speed • Support for EKG gating capability with optional EKG module
B&W M-Mode Color
Common Controls • Multi-focal zones up to 6 zones, each separately optimized with its own depth-dependent center frequency. This provides best balance between penetration and resolution • Very wide dynamic range control • Variable edge enhancement control • Variable gray scale curves with customization capabilities • Selectable color palettes for 2D imaging • Variable persistence • Three selections of probe center frequency (multi-frequency) for wide-ranging control of penetration and resolution
Mulifocus Control Dynamic Range Edge Enhance Gray Map
Persistence Multi-Frequency Colorization
Image Size and Orientation • Variable field of view (FOV) up to 25 cm • Image orientation control, both horizontal and vertical • Image zoom up to 3X
Orientation Field of View Zoom
Annotation and Body Marks • Full image annotation capabilities including: • Text entry and editing • Pre-programmed vocabulary (user definable) • Arrows and pointers • Last entry delete or delete all • Wide selection of body marks that cover most possible applications and orientations
Annotation Body Marks
Basic Caliper Measurements • Distance • Area by ellipse • Area by trace • Curve length • Volume (requires two images) • Angles
OB Calculation Package • Completely customizable using system utilities menus, including custom charts and tables • User selectable default tables (Campbell, Hadlock, Merz, Jeanty, etc.) • Calculation of Estimated Gestational Age (EGA), and estimated Delivery Date (EDD) according to Last Menstrual Age • Calculation of Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW) • Calculation of growth parameter ratios • Graphic display of statistical growth charts, indicating today’s measurements
OB Calculation Package (continued) • Comprehensive and informative worksheets summarize all measurements made • Structure evaluation form gives user ability to complete a comprehensive report. User can modify individual entries or “speed set” a group of entries to “Normal” • Examples of measurements: CRL, BPD, FL, OFD, HC, ATD, APD, AC, BD, MAD, GSD, TL, HL, UL, plus any other parameters the user wishes to program
Cardiac Calculation Package • Completely customizable using system utilities menus, including custom measured parameters and complex equations • Separate measurements for B-Mode, M-Mode, and Doppler • Volume calculations using selectable methods such as biplane, bullet, cubed, modified Simpson method, etc. • Numerous standard “Studies” and “Measurements” • A comprehensive set of B-mode measurements leading to standard parameters such as cardiac index, cardiac output, LV end-diastolic and LV end-systolic volumes, ejection fraction, stroke index, stroke volume, fractional shortening, IVS/LVPW ratio, etc.
Cardiac Calculation Package (continued) • M-Mode measurements and calculations include similar measurements to B-Mode plus additional measurements such as heart rate, Left atrium to aortic ratio, etc. • Comprehensive set of Doppler measurements including aortic valve pressure gradient, aortic pressure half time, aortic valve area, cardiac output, mitral valve area, left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient, plus many more calculations • Detailed worksheet summarizing all studies and calculations for B-Mode, M-Mode, and Doppler
Gynecology and Urology Packages • Simple area and volume measurements of relevant organs • Additional parameters and measurements can be customized using system utilities