Description

Philips iU22 Ultrasound Machine

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.

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