Description

Philips iU22 Ultrasound Machine

Description

Overview

Request Application Training for the Philips iU22
If your staff requires training to use the Philips iU22 or assistance with setup, our on-staff sonographer can provide onsite training for a set price plus travel costs for this $10,000 system.

Servicing the Philips iU22 Ultrasound System
Ultrasound Supply and Probo Medical (our parent company) offer free technical support during the installation of your iU22 ultrasound as well as over the course of the standard limited warranty. Additional technical support is available after the warranty period expires at an hourly cost per issue.

Routine Maintenance Tips for Ultrasound Probes
Ultrasound Supply recommends the use of a surge protector along with a dedicated power outlet for the iU22 system. Additionally, all ultrasound probes should be disinfected after every use with a special disinfectant wipe that’s designed not to scratch the lens. For the best performance in an ultrasound probe, it is important to follow all the maintenance guidelines from the manufacturer.

Philips iU22 Adjustable Dimensions & Weight
Height: (adjustable, maximum) 1626 mm (64 in), (minimum) 1397 mm (55 in)
Width: 559 mm (22.0 in)
Depth: 1092 mm (43 in)
Weight: (no Peripherals) 156.8 kg (345 lbs.), approx. 480 lbs with packaging

Key Specifications
Philips XStream image former architecture
Up to 442,176 total digital channels with xMATRIX configuration or 57,000 digital channels with a non-xMatrix configuration
Displayed Imaging Depth of 1 – 39cm (transducer dependent)
Up to 180dB system dynamic range
Electrical power Voltage and Frequency
Voltage: 100V-127V, 220V-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 750VA – 900VA (depending on system configuration)

Revisions

Philips iU22: A-cart – C-cart
Introducing the latest upgrade to the Phillips iU22! Philips first launched the iU22 in 2004 as their new premium shared service ultrasound machine, replacing older units like the HDI 5000. This first version of hardware was designated an “A-cart.” This first version had dual motherboards and dual power supplies and a huge amount of problems with both. The iU22 B-cart improvements were to the circuit boards, cables, power supply assembly, and USB ports. The iU222 C-cart brought a new 20” LCD monitor and articulating arm as well as new circuit boards. The R-cart is a refurbished A-, B-, or C-cart with hardware and software upgrades to G4.0 software.

Philips iU22: D-cart – F-cart – Unified Motherboard
The iU22 D-cart was launched in 2007 and finally fixed the problems with the dual motherboards by using a unified motherboard. D.1 and D.2 included minor hardware updates. The iU22 E-cart made upgrades to the cart, wheels, and locking mechanism. E.1 was a minor hardware & software update. E.2 added major power supply improvements to support Matrix transducers. E.3 was a minor update to the way the iU22 was manufactured. The iU22 F-cart was a major upgrade that added Type III channel boards. F.1 was a minor manufacturing update. F.2 upgraded the video card. F.3 upgraded to a new SATA DVD drive.

Philips iU22: G-cart – Widescreen Monitor and Touchscreen
The iU22 G-cart was launched in 2010. This revision added a new channel board and a 21” widescreen monitor. The iU22 G.1 revised the control panel and added larger touch screens. Ultrasound Supply recommends buying D-cart and up as most hardware problems with the iU22 were fixed by this revision and D-carts can be updated to the latest software

Philips iU22 Vision Software Updates
The software of a Philips iU22 ultrasound machine can be updated depending on the limitations of its hardware cart. Each major revision of the software was designated with the year and “Vision” in the name. “Vision 2012” was the last major release of the software. Very early A-, B- and, C-cart systems had software that was named simply “system update” with a number. System updates 1.0-2.0 have almost all been upgraded over the years, and system 3.0 is the lowest version still commonly found on used iU22 ultrasounds. Below is an overview of the Vision software updates over the years.

Vision 2007 Software – Improved Imaging
The Philips iU22 Vision 2007 software update included support for the new L15-7io intraoperative linear transducer and the V6-2 4D convex probe. Features added were Qlab’s iSlice, STIC, TCD (transcranial Doppler) imaging, TCD TSI, and Color compare imaging. Improvements were made to workflow, and image quality on a number of existing transducers.

Vision 2008 Software – Improved Needle Visualization
The Vision 2008 software update included support for the new Purewave C5-1 convex transducer on the Philips iU22. Features added were TMQ (tissue motion quantification) in Qlab, Viewforum stand-alone image viewing platform, improved needle visualization, and contrast capabilities.

Vision 2009 Software – Automation Sfotware
The Philips iU22 Vision 2009 software update included support for the new VL13-5 4D linear probe. Features added were tissue aberration correction, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and smart exam automation software.

Vision 2010 Software –
The Vision 2010 software update on the Philips iU22 added xMatrix including support for the new Purewave xMatrix X6-1 sector transducer, Live xPlane imaging, and support for any PACS. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X6-1 transducer.)

Vision 2011 Software
The Vision 2011 software update to the Philips iU22 added support for the X5-1 xMatrix sector transducer. Qlab was upgraded with CMQ-Stress replacing TMQ, and with the additions of the Auto Volume tool, GI 3DQ trending, iCrop, and Elevation compounding. Options with Vision 2011 include the xMatrix performance bundle and Live 3D. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X5-1 transducer.)

Vision 2012 Software
The Vision 2012 software on the Philips iU22 adds support for Auto Doppler, Fetal Heart Navigator, and Vascular Plaque Quantification (VPQ), and GYN Elastography.

Revisions to the Philips iU22 (2007-2012):
Philips iU22 (A.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software
Philips iU22 (B.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software
Philips iU22 (C.0) with system update 3.0 – Vision 2010 software
Philips iU22 (R.0) with Vision 2007-Vision 2011 software (limited)
Philips iU22 (D.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (D.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (D.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (E.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (E.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (E.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (E.3) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (F.0) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (F.1) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (F.2) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (F.3) with Vision 2007 – Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (G.0) with Vision 2011 or Vision 2012 software
Philips iU22 (G.1) with Vision 2011 or Vision 2012 software

Probes

Philips iU22 Probes & Transducers
4D Probes
4D ConvexV6-2 [ 2 – 6 MHz ] – 192 elements, 100° field of view
4D Linear VL13-5 [ 5 – 13 MHz ] – 192 elements, 38mmR
4D Endovaginal 3D9-3v [ 3 – 9 MHz ] – 128 elements, 164° field of view

Linear Probes
Linear L9-3 [ 3 – 9 MHz ] – 160 elements, 38mmR
Linear L12-5 50 mm [ 5 – 12 MHz ] – 256 elements, 50mmR
Linear L17-5 [ 5 – 17 MHz ] – 288 elements, 38.9mmR
Intraoperative Linear L15-7io [ 7 – 15 MHz ] – 128 elements, 23mmR

Convex Probes
Convex C5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] – 160 elements, 96° field of view, PureWave Crystal Technology
Convex C5-2 [ 2 – 5 MHz ] – 128 elements, 115° field of view
Micro convex C8-5 [ 5 – 8 MHz ] – 128 elements, 120° field of view, Pediatric imaging
Convex C9-4 [ 4 – 9 MHz ] – 192 elements, 108° field of view

Endovaginal Probes
Endovaginal C8-4v [ 4 – 8 MHz ] – End-fire sector, 128 elements, 11mmR, 160° field of view
Endocavitary C9-5ec [ 5 – 9 MHz ] – End-fire sector, 128 elements, 8mmR, 173° field of view
Endovaginal C10-3v [ 3 – 10 MHz ] – End-fire sector, 128 elements, 11.5mmR, 164° field of view

Cardiac Sector & TEE Probes
Cardiac Sector S3-1 [ 1 – 3 MHz ] – 96 elements, 90° field of view, adult cardiac sector
Cardiac Sector S4-1 [ 1 – 4 MHz ] – 96 elements, 90° field of view, adult cardiac sector
Cardiac Sector S5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] – 80 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology
TEE S7-2omni [ 2 – 7 MHz ] – 64 elements, 90° field of view, Transesophageal TEE
TEE S7-2 [ 2 – 7 MHz ] – 64 elements, 90° field of view, Transesophageal TEE

xMatrix Probes
xMatrix X3-1 [ 1 – 3 MHz ] – 2,400 element/.s, 90° field of view
xMatrix X5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] – 3,040 elements, 100° field of view, PureWave crystal technology
xMatrix X6-1 [ 1 – 6 MHz ] – 9,212 elements, 100° field of view, PureWave crystal technology
xMatrix X7-2 [ 2 – 7 MHz ] – 2,500 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

xMATRIX TEE X7-2t [ 2 – 7 MHz ] – 2,500 elements, 90° field of view, PureWave crystal technology

Pedoff Transducers
Pedoff (PW Transducer) D2TCC [ 2 MHz ] – Transcranial Doppler applications
Pedoff (CW Transducer) D2CWC [ 2 MHz ] – Adult cardiology applications
Pedoff (CW Transducer) D5CWC [ 5 MHz ] – Deep venous and arterial applications

Advanced Philips iU22 Transducers: 4D and Matrix
The Philips iU22 not only offers six different PureWave single crystal transducers but five xMatrix probes. The xMatrix not only improves image quality and penetration like a PureWave transducer, but it also allows for real-time scanning of multiple planes and 4D imaging without needing a typical mechanical 4D probe. This speeds up the acquisition of 4D data over a 4D mechanical probe. C-plane resolution on the iU22 ultrasound is also improved over a typical 4D mechanical probe. The [ 1 – 6 MHz ] X6-1, and [ 1 – 5 MHz ] X5-1 transducers for the Philips iU22 represent the apex of xMatrix design and can accommodate clinical imaging from cardiovascular to 4D OB/GYN exams. The [ 1 – 3 MHz ] X3-1 and [ 2 – 7 MHz ] X7-2 are early xMatrix probes, while the [ 2 – 7 MHz ] X7-2t is a TEE probe with xMatrix technology and represents the pinnacle of transesophageal technology. In addition, the Philips iU22 has three traditional 4D transducers including the [ 5 – 13 MHz ] VL13-5 4D linear.

Popular Philips iU22 Transducers
The most popular transducers for the Philips iU22 are the [ 1 – 5 MHz ] C5-1 PureWave convex, which greatly enhances image quality at higher penetration where patients are heavier and would otherwise be difficult to image, and the [ 3 – 10 MHz ] C10-3v PureWave endovaginal, which also uses single-crystal PureWave technology to improve image quality with difficult-to-image patients. The most popular linear transducer for the Philips iU22 is the [5 – 12 MHz ] L12-5 50mm, which offers excellent vascular imaging as well as having a large enough scan head for efficient breast imaging. The most popular cardiac sector transducer is the [1 – 5 MHz ] S5-1, another PureWave transducer offering better than normal image clarity even at deep penetration.

In terms of 4D mechanical transducers on the Philips iU22, popular options include the [2 – 6 MHz ] V6-2 4D convex and the [3 – 9 MHz ] 3D9-3v 4D endovaginal transducer. 4D probes are superior to 2D transducers because they capture an entire exam’s worth of data in a few seconds of scanning rather than many minutes. There are also views of the internal structures, such as the coronary view or C-plane of the uterus that are only viewable in 3D/4D on an ultrasound and cannot be imaged at all with a 2D version of the probe.

Competitors
How the iU22 Ultrasound Compares with Other Philips Systems
The Siemens Philips iU22 was launched in 2004 as the replacement to the Philips HDI 5000 and continued in production until 2015. The iU22 is a premium level ultrasound machine that was considered the top of the line until the introduction of the Philips Epiq line in 2013. The Philips Epiq 5 replaced the iU22, and while both use single crystal transducers, the Epiq 5 does not have xMatrix probes like the iU22. The Epiq 5 does, however, have a larger monitor and touchscreen, and its size is smaller than the iU22. The Epiq 5 HD15 sits below the iU22 in features, image quality, and price. (Learn more about Philips ultrasound models.)

Philips iU22 vs. Philips iE33
Philips launched the iU22 and the iE33 at the same time, and ever since many medical professionals have wondered what the difference is and which is best for their needs. The iE33 is focused only on cardiovascular applications, where the iU22 is a shared service machine and focused on women’s health, general imaging, and cardiac applications. The iE33 and iU22 look nearly identical, with the major distinguishing feature being dual touchscreens for navigation on the iE33, while the iU22 has one touchscreen.

Other Ultrasound Models Competing with the Philips iU22
The Philips iU22 is a true shared service ultrasound machine able to do all applications from 4D OB/GYN to full cardiac exams. Its closest competitor from GE would be the Logiq E9. Both systems are very similar, although the Logiq E9 has superior 4D imaging for OB/GYN applications, while the iU22 offers superior cardiac imaging, including a 4D cardiac and a pediatric TEE probe. The closest competitor from Samsung is the WS80A ultrasound, which offers superior 4D imaging for OB/GYN applications but has only some of the iU22’s pediatric cardiac support. Below are additional ultrasound models worth considering.

Additional information

Year Launched
2004

Estimated Market Price
Premium

Monitor
17″LCD (20″ option)

Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor
Yes

Monitor Resolution

Image Size Resolution

Touch Screen
Yes

Trackball or Trackpad
Trackball

CP Back-Lighting
Yes

Weight
345lbs

Probe Ports
3

Battery
No

Boot-Up Time
120 sec

Sleep Mode
30sec (stanby mode)

Maximum Depth of Field
35cm

Minimum Depth of Field
2cm

Cart
No

Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels
Yes

2D, M mode
Yes

M-color Flow Mode
Yes

Anatomical M-mode
Yes

Trapezoidal Mode
Yes

Color, Power Angio, Pulse Wave Doppler
Yes

Bi-directional Power
Yes

SCW Doppler
Yes

Tissue Doppler(Velocity) Imaging
Yes

Freehand 3D
Yes

Live 3/4D OB/GYN
Yes

HD Live
No

STIC
Yes

Live 3D Echo
Yes

Stress Echo
Yes

Strain and Strain Rate
Yes

B Flow
No

Panoramic Imaging
Yes

Contrast Imaging-Cardiac
Yes

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging
Yes

Strain-based Elastography
Yes

Shear Wave Elastography
Yes

Tissue Harmonic Imaging
Yes

Spatial Compounding(=CrossXbeam)
Yes

Speckle Reduction (=SRI)
Yes

Auto Image Opt(B mode)
Yes

Auto Image Opt(Doppler)
Yes

Write Zoom
Yes

Triplex Mode
Yes

Needle Enhancement or Needle Recognition
Yes

Auto NT Measurement
Yes

Auto Follicle 2D Measurement
Yes

Auto Follicle 3D Measurement
No

Auto IMT
Yes

Auto IMT (Real Time)
No

Automated B/M/D Measurement
Yes

Automated LH Measurement(Automated Function Imaging(AFI), Cardiac Motion Quantification(CMQ), or Auto EF(Ejection Fraction)
Yes

Live Dual (B/BC) Mode
Yes

SmartExam or Scan Assistant
Yes

Fusion
Yes

Raw Data File
Yes

Flexible Report
Yes

Barcode Reader
Yes

Gel Warmer
No

Abdominal
Yes

Women’s Health Care
Yes

OB
Yes

Fetal Echo
Yes

Vascular
Yes

TCD(Transcranial)
Yes

Small Parts
Yes

MSK/Anesthesiology
Yes

Pediatrics
Yes

Urology
Yes

Echocardiography_Adult
Yes

Interventional Cardiology
Yes

Echocardiography_Pediatric
Yes

Echocardiography_Neonate
No

Stress Echocardiography
Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Adult
Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric
Yes

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service
Yes

Surgury
No

Interventional Radiology
Yes

Contrast Imaging_General Imaging
Yes

Contrast Imaging_Cardiac
Yes

Bowel Imaging
Yes

Strain Elastography
Yes

Shear Wave Elastography
Yes

Convex (1~6Mhz)
Yes

Convex (2~9Mhz)
Yes(4~9Mhz)

Single Crystal Convex (1~6Mhz)
Yes

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Micro Convex
No

2D Arrary 3D Convex
Yes

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz)
Yes

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type
Yes

Endocavity_Curved Type
Yes

BiPlane Endo Rectal
No

Biplane Micro Convex (3~10MHz)

3D Convex
Yes

3D Convex Light Weight
No

3D Endocavity
Yes

3D Micro Convex
No

3D Linear
Yes

Linear (>14Mhz)
Yes

Linear (3~12Mhz)
Yes

Linear (<9Mhz)
Yes

Single Crystal Linear
No

Single Crystal Linear (3~12Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Linear (<9Mhz)
No

Linear 50mm
Yes

Linear 25mm
No

Hockey stick (<13Mhz)
Yes

Hockey stick (>13Mhz)
Yes (7~15Mhz io)

T or L shape Intra Operative
Yes

Laparoscopic
No

Phased Array_Adult
Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Adult
Yes

2D Arrary 3D Phased Array
Yes

Phased Array_Pediatric
Yes(1~7Mhz)

Single Crystal Phased Array_Pediatric
No

Phased Array_Neonate
No

ICE
No

TEE_Adult
Yes

TEE_Pediatric
No

2D Array 3D TEE
Yes

Pencil CW (2Mhz)
Yes

Pencil CW (5 or 6Mhz)
Yes

DICOM 3.0
Yes

DICOM SR_Cardiac
Yes

DICOM SR_Vascular
Yes

DICOM SR_OB/GYN
Yes

JPEG, WMV, & AVI
Yes

USB
Yes

HDD/SDD
160GB

DVD/CD RW
Yes

Wireless LAN
No