Philips CX50 (2011)

Vascular access is supported by high-frequency linear imaging, with vessel identification through compression behaviour and Doppler, and real-time visualisation of the needle as it advances. All clinical judgement, including whether a procedure is indicated and how it is performed, remains with the clinician and the service.

Diagnostic vascular assessment runs on the same transducer, covering vessel wall and lumen imaging with flow information.

Small parts work covering thyroid, testicular and other superficial structures uses the same linear probe with the relevant presets.

Superficial musculoskeletal imaging of tendons, muscles and joint structures is served by the same transducer.

Abdominal and cardiac work is covered where curved array and phased array transducers are among those supplied.

Critical care, theatre and treatment room use is supported by carrying the system to the location and working on internal battery.

Resolution Where Access Vessels Lie

High-frequency linear imaging resolves fine detail within the first few centimetres, rendering vessel wall, lumen and surrounding tissue planes clearly.

A Wide Field Just Under the Skin

The flat transducer footprint holds the vessel and the tissue either side of it within a single image.

Identification Before the Needle Moves

Compression behaviour distinguishes vein from artery, and Doppler adds direction and character of flow within the lumen.

The Advance Watched in Real Time

The needle returns a strong signal at a favourable beam angle, so the shaft and tip are visible within the tissue throughout the approach.

Guides Fixed to the Transducer

Where needle guides or brackets are supplied, these fix the approach angle relative to the probe, and their inclusion is confirmed at quotation.

One Transducer, Several Examinations

The same linear probe serves diagnostic vascular assessment, small parts imaging and superficial musculoskeletal work.

Support at the Patient's Location

Docked on its cart or carried on internal battery, the system supports procedures in a critical care bay, a theatre or a treatment room.

Probe Test Results Provided

Element and lens condition results for the transducers supplied are provided by the seller at quotation.

Battery and Cart Described

Condition, expected runtime and the docking cart configuration are provided by the seller at quotation.

Delivery and Support Arranged

Medigear.uk can arrange delivery, installation, staff familiarisation, service cover and the supply of spares and consumables.

Compact Ultrasound Console

A self-contained platform covering vascular, superficial, abdominal and cardiac work according to the transducers supplied.

Year of Manufacture: 2011

Bearing on operating system generation, transducer availability and support arrangements.

High-Frequency Linear Transducer

Resolves fine detail close to the surface with a flat footprint holding a wide near-field view.

Doppler Flow Assessment

Direction and character of flow within the lumen, alongside the anatomical image.

Real-Time Needle Visualisation

Shaft and advancing tip visible within the tissue at a favourable beam angle.

Needle Guides and Brackets

Confirmed at quotation, since these fix the approach angle relative to the transducer.

Transducers Supplied

Listed at quotation with the applications each serves.

Probe Condition and Test Results

Provided by the seller at quotation for each transducer supplied.

Battery Operation and Docking Cart

Internal battery supports use away from mains, with condition, runtime and cart configuration provided at quotation.

Enabled Software Applications and Presets

Active list set out at quotation, since applications are enabled individually.

Image Storage, Export and DICOM Output

Confirmed at quotation against the systems a service runs.

Console Generation and Operating System

Confirmed at quotation, as this bears on network integration and reporting.

CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity

Issued by the manufacturer and requested from the seller at quotation.

Decontamination Certificate and Warranty Terms

Provided by the seller at quotation, in line with normal practice for used clinical equipment.

Installation, Familiarisation and Service Cover

Medigear.uk can arrange delivery, installation, staff familiarisation and service cover.

This Philips CX50 was built in 2011 and supports vessel assessment and procedural guidance directly. The vessels used for access sit close to the surface, generally within a few centimetres, and sound at high frequency resolves fine detail over that range, so a linear transducer operating in that band renders the vessel wall, the lumen and the surrounding tissue planes clearly while its flat footprint holds a wide field just under the skin. Identification comes before the needle moves: a vein compresses under gentle transducer pressure and refills when it is released, an artery holds its shape and pulses, and Doppler adds the direction and character of flow within the lumen. The needle is highly reflective and returns a strong signal at a favourable beam angle, so real-time imaging shows the shaft and the advancing tip within the tissue and the relationship between needle and vessel stays visible throughout. Where guides or brackets are supplied they fix the approach angle relative to the transducer, and their inclusion is confirmed at quotation. The same linear probe also serves diagnostic vascular assessment, small parts imaging and superficial musculoskeletal work, while the console runs docked on its cart or carried on internal battery so procedures can be supported wherever they take place. Medigear.uk lists the system for UK business buyers and can arrange delivery, installation, staff familiarisation, service cover and the supply of spares and consumables. Enquire for a written quotation.