Philips IE33 (2008)

Structural heart procedures are supported by Live 3D transoesophageal imaging, since a valve or septum can be rendered as a moving volume and rotated for viewing during device positioning.

Mitral valve assessment benefits from 3D Zoom, which acquires a magnified volume of the valve alone for examination through the cardiac cycle.

Cardiac surgery is served by electrocautery suppression, which allows transoesophageal imaging to continue while diathermy is in use in theatre.

Adult transthoracic echocardiography runs on the X5-1 matrix array, with Live 3D Echo providing instantaneous volume rendering from the transthoracic window.

Paediatric cardiology is covered by the X3-1 and X7-2 transthoracic probes and the S7-3t transoesophageal probe where those form part of the supplied set.

Stress echocardiography is supported by automated protocol-driven acquisition and review where that option is enabled on the console.

Vascular and carotid assessment including intima-media thickness measurement is available on linear arrays according to the transducers supplied and the options enabled.

A Matrix Array Behind the Left Atrium

Placing a fully-sampled matrix array in a transoesophageal probe puts volume acquisition immediately behind the heart, without the chest wall, ribs or lung in the path.

2,500 Elements in a Swallowed Probe

The X7-2t carries 2,500 elements with PureWave crystal technology across a 7 to 2 MHz range, with a 98 by 98 degree volume field of view.

A Valve Rendered While It Moves

Live 3D and 3D Zoom present a valve or septum as a moving volume that can be rotated for viewing from the surgical perspective.

Larger Volumes Assembled Across Beats

Triggered full volume acquisition builds a wider volume from consecutive cardiac cycles, with triggered 3D colour available alongside it.

Imaging That Continues Through Diathermy

Electrocautery suppression allows transoesophageal imaging to carry on while surgical diathermy is in use.

Focus Held Across the Elevation Dimension

Dynamic elevational focusing maintains focus in the elevation direction through the depth of the acquisition.

Two Live Planes From One Position

Live xPlane displays two live imaging planes simultaneously, which suits assessment in orthogonal planes without repositioning.

Optimisation on One Touch

iSCAN, iFOCUS and iOPTIMIZE set gain, focal position and overall performance without a sequence of manual adjustments.

Quantification Built for Cardiology

QLAB assisted analysis with tissue Doppler, strain and intima-media thickness supports reporting where those options are enabled.

Stress Protocols Run and Reviewed

Automated stress echo carries protocol-driven acquisition and review through the study.

Probe Condition Documented Before Order

Transoesophageal probes are subject to leakage and bite damage, and test results are provided by the seller at quotation.

Cart-Based Cardiovascular Ultrasound Console

A platform for adult, paediatric and fetal cardiology with transthoracic, transoesophageal and vascular capability according to the transducers supplied.

Year of Manufacture: 2008

Bearing on software level, enabled options, monitor and port configuration and support arrangements.

X7-2t Live 3D TEE Transducer

A matrix transoesophageal array of 2,500 elements with PureWave crystal technology, 7 to 2 MHz, 90 degree field of view and a 98 by 98 degree volume.

Live 3D Echo

Instantaneous volume rendering of cardiac anatomy from transthoracic and transoesophageal windows.

3D Zoom

Magnified volume acquisition of a single structure for isolated examination.

Triggered Full Volume and Triggered 3D Colour

Wider volumes assembled across consecutive cardiac cycles, with colour available in the volume.

Live xPlane Imaging

Simultaneous display of two live imaging planes from a single probe position.

Electrocautery Suppression

Transoesophageal imaging maintained during surgical diathermy.

Dynamic Elevational Focusing

Focus maintained across the elevation dimension through the acquisition.

Configurable Handle Button and Tip Protector

A user-assignable control on the probe handle, with ECG interface cable and disposable tip protector supplied.

X5-1 Matrix Transthoracic Array

Adult transthoracic matrix imaging with approximately 3,000 elements and a 90 by 90 degree sector.

X3-1 and X7-2 Matrix Arrays

Paediatric transthoracic matrix imaging according to the transducers supplied.

S7-3t Paediatric TEE Probe

Paediatric transoesophageal imaging where that probe forms part of the supplied set.

Advanced Pulse Coding and Frequency Compounding

Two-dimensional greyscale imaging with pulse coding, pulse shaping and frequency compounding.

xMATRIX Elevation Compounding

Compounding applied in the elevation direction on matrix transducers.

Tissue Harmonic Imaging With Pulse Inversion

Harmonic imaging including tissue harmonic SonoCT.

XRES Adaptive Image Processing

Adaptive processing applied across the image field.

iSCAN, iFOCUS and iOPTIMIZE

One-touch optimisation of gain, focal zone and overall system performance.

Doppler Modes

Colour, colour power angio, pulsed wave, high-PRF and continuous wave Doppler with M-mode colour and tissue Doppler.

QLAB Quantification

Assisted image analysis across cardiology applications, available as an option.

Automated Stress Echo

Protocol-driven stress acquisition and review, available according to the options enabled.

Strain and Intima-Media Thickness

Deformation analysis and IMT measurement available where enabled on this console.

Contrast Applications

Contrast-enhanced imaging supported according to configuration and territory.

Articulating Display and Control Panel

A high-resolution LCD on an articulating arm with a fully articulating control panel.

On-Board Data Management

Integrated storage with optical and USB export in DICOM, AVI and JPEG formats.

DICOM Connectivity

Worklist, store, print, structured reports, storage commitment and modality performed procedure step.

System Dimensions and Weight

Approximately 559 mm wide, 1,397 to 1,626 mm high and 1,092 mm deep, at around 157 kg without peripherals.

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.

This Philips iE33 was built in 2008, and the case for it rests on what was fitted into a probe small enough to be swallowed. Transthoracic imaging works through chest wall, ribs and lung; a transoesophageal probe sits immediately behind the left atrium, and the X7-2t places a fully-sampled matrix array of 2,500 elements there, with PureWave crystal technology across a 7 to 2 MHz range and a 98 by 98 degree volume field. From that position it supports Live 3D Echo, 3D Zoom on a single structure, triggered full volume across consecutive beats and triggered 3D colour, with electrocautery suppression allowing imaging to continue through diathermy and dynamic elevational focusing holding focus through the depth. Transthoracic matrix imaging runs on the same principle through the X5-1, X3-1 and X7-2, with Live xPlane displaying two planes at once. Around them sit pulse coding and frequency compounding, tissue harmonic SonoCT, XRES, one-touch optimisation and QLAB quantification with stress echo and strain where enabled. Clinical judgement remains with the practitioner. The software level, enabled options, and transducers supplied with their condition and leakage test results are set out by the seller at quotation. Medigear.uk lists the console 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.