The Samsung HS60 is a high-end multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system designed to cover a wide range of applications including obstetrics, abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small organs, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, MSK(conventional, superficial), urology, adult cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and peripheral vessel.

The Samsung HS60 integrates a 128-channel S-Vision Imaging Engine from the HS70A which provides support for a number of high performance hardware such as a 21.5” LED monitor, a fully customizable 10.1” LED touchscreen, 4 active probe ports, 4 premium single crystal transducers (CA1-7ADm, CA2-9AD, PA1-5A, CV1-8AD), and 5 advanced linear array transducers (LA3-14AD, LA3-16A, LA2-9A, LA4-18BD, LA3-16AI). These transducers effectively cover all requirements from General Imaging applications.

Realistic Vue is Samsung’s leading 3D/4D technology on the market, and is an outstanding fetal-maternal bonding tool similar to GE’s HDlive. The HS60 also supports the unique and automated 5D NT and 5D Follicle features along with XI STIC and 3D XI. These technologies will help enhance the physician’s diagnostic confidence during pre-gestation and pregnancy stages.

On the other hand, the cardiovascular options of the Samsung HS60 are limited since those weren’t the target market. However, its strong transducer lineup and General Imaging features such as Elastoscan, E-Strain, Panoramic, Needle Mate+, and CEUS+ allow for more in-depth studies.

Description

Overview

Samsung HS60 Dimensions and Weight:
• Height: 1,335 ~ 1,710 mm
• Width: 530 mm
• Depth: 750 mm
• Weight with monitor: 79.84 kg ( 176lb.)

Samsung HS60 Specifications:
• Digital beamformer
• Displayed imaging depth: 0 – 38 cm (probe dependent)
• Minimum depth of field: 0 – 2 cm (probe dependent)
• Maximum depth of field: 0 – 38 cm (probe dependent)
• Continuous dynamic receive focus/continuous dynamic receive aperture
• Adjustable dynamic range from 30 to 256 dB

Samsung HS60 Electrical power:
• Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption

– 800 VA with Peripherals

Review

Samsung HS60 Review:
The Samsung HS60 and HS50 are born twins in 2017. The Samsung HS60 has a few more features and transducers, but they both essentially look the same, and have the same imaging and ergonomic tools. In addition, many similarities have been identified with the Samsung HS70A, whose technologies and clinical concepts have been borrowed from the WS80A and the RS80A.

 

The Samsung HS60 is categorized as a high-end entry level ultrasound system, and is similar to the GE Logiq S7, and the GE Voluson S6. Its General Imaging and 3D/4D options for Obstetrics and Gynecology are better than those of the GE Logiq S7 and similar those of the GE Voluson S6.

 

Samsung systems are known for being great ergonomic systems that integrate “easy-to-use” automated features, as one would expect from the #1 commercial electronics giant. With its recently upgraded “S-Vision system architecture”, the Samsung HS60 becomes quieter, sleeker, and lighter. Its image quality is also greatly improved due to its single crystal transducers and its S-Harmonic, ClearVision and MultiVision imaging technologies.

 

Touch customization combined with Samsung’s user interface options greatly increase work efficiency and reduce the unnecessary workload from repeated operations and actions. These interface options include Quick Preset, EZ-Exam+, EZ Compare, Measure Navigation, and Quick Scan.

 

The Samsung HS series are rich in features for both General Imaging and OB/GYN applications. E-Strain on the Samsung HS60 is one of those unique options that enhances the accuracy and efficiency of elastography. Unfortunately, CEUS+ is not yet clinically acceptable, and more clinical evaluations and validations seem to be required for its approval.

 

With outstanding premium linear transducers, Elastoscan, E-Strain, and Needle Mate+, the clinical coverage of interventional radiology is expanded, and the accuracy and efficiency of biopsy procedures are reinforced. If medical professionals need a system for OB/GYN with especially strong 3D/4D features, then the Samsung HS60 and HS50 are two of the best options in the mid to high-end entry level range of ultrasound systems, competing with the GE Voluson S6 and the GE Voluson P8.

 

Probes
Samsung HS60 Probes/Transducers:
Convex Probe
CA1-7AD
CA2-9AD
CF4-9

 

Linear Probe
LA3-14AD
LA3-16A
LA2-9A
LA4-18BD
LA3-16AI

 

Phased Array Probe
PA1-5A
PA3-8B

 

Endocavity Probe
EA2-11B

 

4D Volume Probe
CV1-8AD
V5-9

 

Ped off Probe
DP2B
CW6.0

 

Features

Samsung HS60 Features:
• 21.5″ LCD monitor
• 10.1” LCD Touch Screen
• Hybrid Full Digital Beam-forming
• Active 4 Probe Ports
• Height/Rotate adjustable control panel
• Height/Tilt/Rotate adjustable monitor Alpha-Numetric Keyboard
• On-board storage for peripherals
• 6 probe holders
• 4 Swivel/Lock wheels
• Front and rear handles
• Built-in Printer storage
• Integrated high-fidelity stereo speakers
• Integrated SSD 512GB
• Integrated DVD Multi Recordable Driver
• S-Harmonic Mode
• S-Vue Technolgoy(CA1-7AD, CA2-9AD, PA1-5A, CV1-8AD)
• S-Flow
• Trapezoidal Imaging
• Quick Scan™ (Automatic Optimization)
• ClearVision
• MultiVision
• Raw Data Analysis
• Post-image optimization
• Patient Information Database
• System internal dynamic range: 256
• User programmable key: 6 kyes
• Support for external USB 2.0 HDD drive
• Auto Calc (Real-Time Automatic Doppler Calculation)
• Doppler Auto Trace
• User Configurable Measurement Menu
• Customizable Measurement Menu
• Customizable Body Maker
• Post-Measurement
• On-board electronic documentation
• SonoView™

Accessories

Samsung HS60 Peripheral Options
• Digital BW Video Printer: Sony UP-D897, Sony UP-D898MD, Sony UP-X898MD, Mitsubishi P95DE, Mitsubishi P95DW
• Digital Color Video Printer: Sony UP-D25MD, Mitsubishi CP30DW
• USB Line Printer: Samsung CLP-620NDK, ML-2950
• USB Footswitch
• USB Digital ECG Kits (AHA/IEC)
• USB HDD
• USB Flash Memory Media
• USB Printer
• DVD Rrcorder

Samsung HS60 Supplies:
Aquasonic ultrasound gel
Sono ultrasound wipes
Console Protective Cover
Sony UPP-110HG thermal printing paper
Sony UPC-21L color thermal printing pack
Mitsubishi KP95HG thermal roll paper (new)
Mitsubishi KP65HM-CE High density thermal paper
External USB printer connection

Samsung HS60 ports:
• Audio out L/R
• D-SUB output
• S-Video output
• HDMI output
• USB 2.0 (6 ports)
• Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Foot Switch: USB 2.0 (IPX 8)
• DVD Recorder: Sony DVO-1000MD

– S-video, NTSC/PAL

– Recording only

Samsung HS60 image storage and docudmentation:
• SonoView II (Image Filing Package)
• Export Media: CD/DVD+R/-R/RW, USB Flash, External USB HDD
• Export Format: JPEG,BMP,TIFF,DICOM
• Maximum 45,000 Frames for Cine memory for 60 sec
• Maximum 14,000 Lines for Loop memory
• Number of Image Storage (built-in SSD): max. 350,000 images (RAW format)
• Print Function
• Patient list and data search
• Report save available
• Post image processing available
• Caliper measurement available
• DICOM 3.0
• DICOM Media
• DICOM Performed Procedure Step (PPS)
• DICOM Print
• DICOM Storage
• DICOM Storage Commitment (SC)
• DICOM Structured Reporting (SR)
• DICOM Verification
• DICOM Worklist
• Gray Scale Converting
• Multi Frame
• Single Frame
• 3D Volume Frame
• Transfer Mode

– Send after acquisition

– Send on end exam

– Send manually

Options

Samsung HS60 Options:
• 4D
• 3D XI™
• Auto IMT+
• Cardiac Measurement
• CW Function
• DICOM 3.0
• EZ Exam+
• Mobile export
• Needle Mate+
• Panoramic
• 5D NT
• 5D Follicle
• RealisticVue
• XI STIC
• Elastoscan

– LA3-14AD: Breast, Thyroid

– LA3-16A: Breast, Thyroid

– EA3-11B: Gynecology, Adnexa, Prostate

– V5-9: Gynecology, Adnexa, Prostate

• DVD-RW
• ECG (AHA / IEC)
• Foot Switch
• Gel Warmer
• HDVI
• Strain+
• E-Strain
• CEUS+
• Printer Tray (Large / Small)
• 4P Connector PSA
• 4P Connector PSA (with Pencil Probe Port)

Applications

Samsung HS60 Applications:
• Abdomen
• Cardiac
• Gynecology
• MSK
• Obstetrics
• Pediatric
• Small Parts
• Urology
• Vascular

FAQs

Samsung HS60 FAQs:
ClearVision
The noise reduction filter improves edge enhancement and creates sharper 2D images in order to deliver an optimal diagnostic performance. The integration of a technologically advanced Samsung product brings about a notable improvement in the quality of images. In addition, ClearVision provides application – specified optimization and advanced temporal resolution in live scan mode.

S-Harmonic
The ordinary harmonic technology is able to provide greater image clarity from near to midfield, while also reducing signal noise. Combined with S-Vue transducers and S-Vision imaging engine, the S-Harmonic overcomes the technology limitation of the ordinary Harmonic technology, and improves the quality of the image from near to far field.

ElastoScan
This is a diagnostic ultrasound technique that is able to display elasticity by converting the stiffness into color images, while detecting the presence of solid masses in tissues.

Auto IMT+
Auto IMT+ is a screening tool that is able to analyze a patient’s potential risk of cardiovascular disease. It allows easy measurements for intima-media thickness of both the anterior and posterior wall of the common carotid by one click. This simple procedure enhances exam productivity and adds diagnostic value.

E-Strain™
E-Strain is designed to provide quick and easy calculations of the strain ratio between two regions of interest for day-to-day practice. By setting the two targets, you can receive accurate, consistent results and make informed decisions in many types of diagnostic procedures such as breast, prostate, or gynecological examinations.

S-Vue transducers (CA1-7AD, CA2-9AD, PA1-5A, CV1-8AD)
Retaining an innovative single crystal design, S-Vue™ transducers provide more efficient piezoelectric properties. This results in wider bandwidths that enable better penetration and higher quality resolution on even challenging patients.

Quick Preset
With one touch, the Quick Preset shows the four most commonly used transducers with each combined preset. The Quick Preset provides maximum efficiency by changing the transducer and preset, and by reducing unnecessary repeated keystrokes.

EZ-Compare™
The EZ-Compare™ allows corresponding views in a side-by-side display for patients who have previously taken exams. Moreover, EZ-Compare™ automatically matches the image settings, annotations, and body markers from the prior study.

EZ-Exam+™
The EZ-Exam+™ enables users to build or to use predefined protocols. It transforms the ultrasound investigation into a streamlined process. The EZ-Exam+™ ensures that the full investigation is performed and eliminates the risk of forgetting an image or loop capture.

Measure Navigation
The Measure Navigation is a function that zooms in on the starting point of the caliper cursor in order to increase accuracy of measurements by providing a zoomed in target area image.

5D Follicle™
The 5D Follicle™ is an automated 3D measurement function that identifies and measures multiple ovarian follicles for rapid assessment of follicular size in 3D and status. The 5D follicle is a great assisting tool that is able to increase the efficiency and success ratio of the in-vitro fertility procedure.

5D NT™
The 5D NT™ is an automated 3D measurement function that allows the user to obtain the true mid-sagittal plane automatically. This can happen by rotating and auto-zooming the 3D volume image in order for the operator to obtain the accurate NT measurement. 5D NT™ can lower the operator dependency and increase reproducibility.

Realistic Vue™
The Realistic Vue™ is the same feature as the GE HDlive, which provides the user with a movable light source and with calculations of the propagation of light through the skin and tissue. The user can freely position the light at any angle, relative to the ultrasound volume images that illuminate areas of interest. The Realistic Vue™ helps increase depth perception, reveal hidden details, and provide a deeper understanding of relational anatomy.

Wide angle endocavity transducer
The wide-angle endocavity transducer (E3-12A) offers a 210-degree field-of-view, which allows greater visualization of the pelvic anatomy. It is possible to visualize the entire cervix and uterus through normal anatomy as well as viewing from a left-right symmetry in the transverse plane.

Strain+
Strain+ is a quantitative tool for the global and segmental wall motion of the left ventricle (LV). In Strain+, three standard LV views and a Bull’s Eye are displayed in a Quad screen for an easy and quick assessment of the LV-function.

Additional information

Year Launched
2017

Estimated Market Price
high

Monitor
21.5″ LED

Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor
Yes

Monitor Resolution
1920 x 1080

Image Size Resolution

Touch Screen
10.1″ LED

Trackball or Trackpad
Trackball

CP Back-Lighting
Yes

Weight
176lb (80kg)

Probe Ports
4

Battery
No

Boot-Up Time
70 sec

Sleep Mode
No

Maximum Depth of Field
38cm

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(S-Flow)

SCW Doppler
Yes

Tissue Doppler(Velocity) Imaging
Yes

Freehand 3D
Yes

Live 3/4D OB/GYN
Yes

HD Live
Yes (Realistic Vue)

STIC
Yes

Live 3D Echo
No

Stress Echo
No

Strain and Strain Rate
Yes

B Flow
No

Panoramic Imaging
Yes

Contrast Imaging-Cardiac
No

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging
Yes

Strain-based Elastography
Yes

Shear Wave Elastography
No

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
No

Auto Follicle 3D Measurement
Yes

Auto IMT
Yes

Auto IMT (Real Time)
No

Automated B/M/D Measurement
No

Automated LH Measurement(Automated Function Imaging(AFI), Cardiac Motion Quantification(CMQ), or Auto EF(Ejection Fraction)
No

Live Dual (B/BC) Mode
Yes

SmartExam or Scan Assistant
Yes (EZ Exam+)

Fusion
No

Raw Data File
Yes

Flexible Report
Yes

Barcode Reader
No

Gel Warmer
Yes

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
No

Echocardiography_Pediatric
Yes

Echocardiography_Neonate
No

Stress Echocardiography
No

Transesophageal Echo_Adult
No

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric
No

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service
Yes

Surgury
Yes

Interventional Radiology
Yes

Contrast Imaging_General Imaging
Yes

Contrast Imaging_Cardiac
No

Bowel Imaging
Yes

Strain Elastography
Yes

Shear Wave Elastography
No

Convex (1~6Mhz)
No

Convex (2~9Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Convex (1~6Mhz)
Yes(CA1-7A)

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz)
Yes(CA2-9A)

Single Crystal Micro Convex
No

2D Arrary 3D Convex
No

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz)
Yes(CF4-9)

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type
No

Endocavity_Curved Type
Yes(EA2-11B)

BiPlane Endo Rectal
No

Biplane Micro Convex (3~10MHz)

3D Convex
Yes(CV1-8AD)

3D Convex Light Weight
No

3D Endocavity
Yes(V5-9)

3D Micro Convex
No

3D Linear
No

Linear (>14Mhz)
Yes(LA3-16A)

Linear (3~12Mhz)
Yes(LA3-14AD)

Linear (<9Mhz)
Yes(LA2-9A)

Single Crystal Linear
No

Single Crystal Linear (3~12Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Linear (<9Mhz)
No

Linear 50mm
Yes(LA3-14AD)

Linear 25mm
No

Hockey stick (<13Mhz)
Yes(LA3-16AI)

Hockey stick (>13Mhz)
No

T or L shape Intra Operative
No

Laparoscopic
No

Phased Array_Adult
No

Single Crystal Phased Array_Adult
Yes(PA1-5A)

2D Arrary 3D Phased Array
No

Phased Array_Pediatric
Yes(PA3-8B)

Single Crystal Phased Array_Pediatric
No

Phased Array_Neonate
No

ICE
No

TEE_Adult
No

TEE_Pediatric
No

2D Array 3D TEE
No

Pencil CW (2Mhz)
Yes(DP2B)

Pencil CW (5 or 6Mhz)
Ues(CW6.0)

DICOM 3.0
Yes

DICOM SR_Cardiac
No

DICOM SR_Vascular
No

DICOM SR_OB/GYN
Yes

JPEG, WMV, & AVI
Yes

USB
Yes

HDD/SDD
SSD(512GB)

DVD/CD RW
Yes

Wireless LAN
No