Data sheet

ACUSON Sequoia
ultrasound system
Version VA25 SW
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Table of Contents

System Overview 6
Formats7

2D-mode Features 8

Color Features 8

Power Features 8

Pulsed Wave Doppler Features 8

Continuous Wave Doppler Features 9

M-mode Features 9

3D-mode Features 9

4D-mode Features 10

Cybersecurity10

Patient Data Encryption Option 10

System Operating Software 10

Imaging Features 11
Harmonics11

InFocus Coherent Image Formation 11

Compounding11

Auto TEQ (Tissue Equalization) Technology 11

UltraArt Universal Image Processing 11

Clarify Technology 11

Speed of Sound 11

Panoramic Imaging 11
Modality Compare 11

Biopsy12

Clips12

Protocols12

DICOM12

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Measurements, Calculations, and Reports 12

General Functions 12

General 2D-mode Measurements and Calculations 12

General M-mode Measurements and Calculations 12

General Doppler Measurements and Calculations 12

Exam-specific Measurements and Calculations 13

eSieCalcs Software 13

Wireless Data Transfer 13

Storage and Archiving 13

Mobility13

Maximum Physical Dimensions 13

User-Accessible Connections 14

Operator Control Panel 14

Monitor14

Transducer Technology and Design Attributes 14

Accessories and Options 15

Language-Specific Operating System 15

Cardiac Imaging Option 15

Fusion Imaging Option 15

Fusion Imaging Accessories Option 15

Virtual Touch Strain Imaging Option 15

Virtual Touch Point Shear Wave Option 16

Virtual Touch Shear Wave Option 16

Contrast Agent Imaging Option 16

eSie OB Measurements Option 16

syngo Velocity Vector Imaging Option 16

Retractable Keyboard Option 16

Footswitch Option 16

Printer Options 17

Blu-ray/DVD/CD Combination Drive Option 17

Universal Video Converter Option 17

Physio Module Option 17

Transducer Options 17

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Service Options 18
Connect Platforms 18

Flexible Service Solutions 18

Clinical Measurement Range and Accuracy  19

Possible Combinations with Other Equipment 19

System Requirements 19
Power Supply Requirements 19

Environmental Requirements 21

Ultrasound System 21

System Classifications 22

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Standards Compliance 22
Quality Standards 22

Design Standards 22

Acoustic Output Standards 22

Radio and Telecommunications Standards 22

CE Declaration 23

EU Authorized Representative 23

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ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system –
See More. Know More. Do More.
Experts agree that a conventional one-size-fits-all approach
to patient care falls short of addressing the challenges of
demanding caseloads, patient diversity and user variability.

Healthcare providers want advanced technologies and

applications that intelligently respond to both patient- and
user-specific needs. Tailoring diagnosis and therapies to
each patient’s individual profile helps to improve clinical,
operational and financial outcomes.

The ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system uses BioAcoustic

imaging to reduce the effects of ultrasound variability
between users, patients and technology delivering greater
clinical insights and precision medicine.

System Overview Operating Modes

• 2D-mode
You need a better, smarter system with the ability to - 2D-mode with Harmonics imaging
scan more patients in less time all while delivering • Color flow Doppler
clearer results. - Color
The ACUSON Sequoia is designed for the best-in-class - Power
image quality and boasts advanced hardware and - Directional Power
components for greater depth and resolution. - Slow Flow State
• Pulsed Wave Doppler
- Pulsed Wave Doppler Tissue Imaging
- High Pulsed Repetition Frequency Pulsed Wave
Doppler
• Continuous Wave Doppler
- Steerable Continuous Wave Doppler for phased array
transducers
- Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler for pencil
transducers
• M-mode
- M-mode with Harmonics imaging
- Anatomical M-mode

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22“ OLED monitor
High resolution and
dynamic display

15.6” touch display

Adjustable smart display

Integrated
storage shelf
Allows easy storage User-designed
of accessories
control panel
Ergonomically designed
for simplified workflow

Compact Pinless
Quiet operation Connector Ports
Less than a library Easy access transducer
connector ports and
integrated storage shelf

Mobility
Lightweight (125 kg)
and small foot print
design with integrated
central locking break

Combined Modes Formats

• 2D-mode with color • Single, dual, live dual, and seamless dual image
• 2D-mode with power display format
• 2D/Doppler • Display formats for M-mode and Doppler
- Full screen
• 2D/Doppler with color
- Side by side
• 2D/Doppler with power - 1/2 2D with 1/2 trace
• 2D/M-mode - 1/3 2D with 2/3 trace
• 2D/M-mode with color - 2/3 2D with 1/3 trace

• 2D/Anatomical M-mode • Virtual format imaging: linear, steered, or trapezoidal

- format
• Curved sector, linear, and phased-sector data
acquisition and display formats
• Image display formats during review: 1 × 1, 2 × 2,
3 × 3, and 4 × 4

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2D-mode Features Power Features

• Adjustable size and position of field of view • Power gain in one decibel increments: -20 dB to 20 dB
• Magnification in frozen, cine, or real time imaging • Independent controls for power gain, pulse repetition
• Cine capture: up to 350 seconds frequencies, invert, baseline, line density, persistence,
priority, filter, smoothing, and directional display
• Acquired 2D-mode frame rates, depending on the
transducer and imaging depth: up to 250 fps (frames • User-selectable transmit frequencies: up to 4
per second) • User-selectable Power map selections: up to 5 and
• Fundamental and harmonic transmit frequencies, Auto (Dynamic MultiHertz)
transducer dependent • Persistence levels: up to 4
• User-selectable transmit frequencies: up to 18.0 MHz • Power smoothing levels: up to 4
• Multi-line signal parallel processing • Pulse repetition frequency range: 200 Hz to 10,000 Hz
• Linear array transducer beam steering • Adaptive wall filter
• 2D/Doppler refresh, update, and triplex functions • Directional power flow states: slow, low, general, high,
• Gain in one decibel increments: -20 dB to 20 dB and anatomy specific, for example, kidney or aorta
• Dynamic range in one decibel increments: 10 dB to
80 dB Pulsed Wave Doppler Features
• 2D-mode with Harmonics imaging • Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) processing: up to
• InFocus dynamic transmit focusing 256 points
• Doppler grayscale and colorization (tint) maps • FFT speed: up to 2,880 FFTs per second
• Persistence levels: up to 4 • User-selectable transmit frequencies per transducer:
up to 3
• Speed of sound: Up to 2
• Simultaneous 2D-mode and Doppler display and
• Line density: up to 3
2D/Doppler with color (Triplex)
• UltraArt universal imaging: Off, 1 to 3
• User-selectable 2D/Doppler refresh
• Clarify: up to 5
• User-adjustable Doppler scale and baseline position
• Maps: up to 7 controls
• Tints: up to 10 • User-adjustable Doppler UltraArt universal imaging and
edge controls
Color Features • Angle correction in one degree increments: 0° to 89°
• Gain in one decibel increments: -20 dB to 20 dB • Transmit frequencies: 1.25 MHz to 10 MHz
• User-adjustable color region of interest (ROI), size, • Pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) and high pulse
and position repetition frequency (HPRF) Doppler: 500 Hz to 37 KHz
• Independent controls for color gain, pulse repetition • Wall filter selections: 40 Hz to 4375 Hz
frequencies, invert, baseline, line density, persistence, • Adjustable Doppler gate size, depending on the
priority, filter, and smoothing transducer: 0.05 cm to 3.0 cm
• User-selectable transmit frequencies: up to 4 and Auto • Doppler signal processing enables calculation of
(Dynamic MultiHertz) waveform statistics during real-time imaging
• Color On/Off invert and baseline shift functions • Derived waveform Doppler trace function analyzes
• User-selectable color flow states: low, general, high, real-time or frozen Doppler spectrum for maximum
and anatomy specific, for example, kidney or aorta velocity information. Waveform may be set to trace
• Color adaptive wall filter above baseline, below baseline, or both.
• Pulse repetition frequency range: 200 Hz to 12,500 Hz • Doppler cine control feature: stores up to 30 seconds
of Doppler data
• Color velocity maps: up to 7
• Sweep speed selections: up to 12
• Gain in one decibel increments: -30 dB to 30 dB
• Dynamic range in five decibel increments: 10 dB to
80 dB

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• Doppler gain, scale, baseline, spectral invert, sweep M-mode Features

speed, wall filter, edge, UltraArt universal imaging,
• Independent controls for M-mode gain and sweep
grayscale map, colorization (tint) map, flow angle
speed
correction, and dynamic range adjustment on real time
or frozen images • Dynamic range display in one decibel increments:
10 dB to 80 dB
• Adjustable audio volume with different levels and a
mute control: up to 21 levels • Gain in one decibel increments: -20 dB to 20 dB

• Optimization of scale, baseline, gain and/or dynamic • Sweep speed selections: 8 mm/s to 200 mm/s
range selected manually or upon entering freeze • User-selectable transmit frequencies: up to 15.0 MHz
• Pulsed wave Doppler tissue imaging available for all • User-selectable edge enhancement selections: up to 4
cardiac and fetal echo exams on vector and curved • Maps: up to 7
array transducers
• Tints: up to 10
• Anatomical M-mode for the cardiac exam supports
Continuous Wave Doppler Features
visualization of an M-mode sweep by rotating the
• Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) processing: up to M-mode cursor off axis
256 points
• FFT speed: up to 2,880 FFTs per second 3D-mode Features
• User-selectable transmit frequencies per transducer: • Acquires three-dimensional images and maximizes
up to 2 resolution for assessing structures
• Simultaneous 2D-mode and Doppler display • User-adjustable region of interest and volume of
• User-selectable Doppler update mode interest during setup (ROI/VOI), for size, position and
• User-adjustable Doppler scale and baseline position curve (VOI only) and position
controls • Available in combination with 2D-mode
• User-adjustable Doppler UltraArt universal imaging • Requires the compatible transducers: 9VE4
and edge controls • Supported studies: Gynecology
• Angle correction in one degree increments: 0° to 89° • Sweep speed quality selections: up to 3
• Flow angle correction on real time or frozen images, • Layouts: 1-up, 2-up, 3-up and 4-up
with velocity readout update
• Sweep angle selections in increments of 10°: 20° to
• Transmit frequencies: 1.8 MHz to 5 MHz 140°, 145°
• Pulse repetition frequencies (PRF): 2,000 Hz to • VR Rotation: X (M knob), Y (PW/CW knob), and Z
50,000 Hz (C knob)
• Wall filter selections: 40 Hz to 1,000 Hz • VR Fixed rotation: 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°
• Doppler cine control feature: up to 30 seconds of • VR Flip: Up/Down, Front/Back, Left/Right, Down/Up,
Doppler data can be stored Back/Front, and Right/Left
• Sweep speed selections: up to 10 • VR Reset: All, Curve and Orientation
• Gain in one decibel increments: -30 dB to 30 dB • Volume slice selection using 3D/4D knob
• Dynamic range in five decibel increments: 10 dB to • MPR Maps: A to G
80 dB
• MPR Tints: 1 to 10
• Doppler gain, scale, baseline, spectral invert, sweep
• MPR DR: 10 to 80 (increments of 1)
speed, wall filter, edge, UltraArt universal imaging,
grayscale map, colorization (tint) map, flow angle • VR Tints: 1 to 7
correction, and dynamic range adjustment on real time • VR Contrast Settings: 25 to 95 (increments of 1)
or frozen images • VR Brightness Settings: -100 to 100 (increments of 1)
• Adjustable audio volume with different levels and a • VR Smooth: 0 to 3
mute control: up to 21 levels
• VR Threshold: 0 to 255 (increments of 1)
• Automatic optimization of scale, baseline, gain and/or
• VR Opacity: 0 to 86 (increments of 2)
dynamic range selected manually or upon entering
freeze

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• VR Rendering methods: surface, maximum intensity • VR Contrast Settings: 25 to 95 (increments of 1)

projection, minimum intensity projection • VR Brightness Settings: -100 to 100 (increments of 1)
• Curved VOI allows the straight line of the render • VR Smooth: 0 to 3
direction to be adjusted to contour the shape of the
• VR Threshold: 0 to 255 (increments of 1)
view plane of the Volume of Interest.
• VR Opacity: 0 to 86 (increments of 2)
• Inversion mode allows rendering of anechoic
structures to appear echogenic and echogenic • VR Rendering methods: surface, maximum intensity
structures to appear anechoic, thereby enhancing projection, minimum intensity projection
the visualization of internal surfaces. • Volume Editing tools are provided to support
• MultiSlice function allows the user to select range, visualization: line, open spline, and closed spline tools.
slice spacing and display format for viewing each slice • Clips stored of volume objects are available for review
in review. The MultiSlice function supports up to 17 on the system and to export to other devices for the
slices at once. purposes of documentation.
• Volume Editing tools are provided to support • Cine capture: up to 10 seconds
visualization: line, open spline, and closed spline tools. • Cine Prospective Capture: 1–10 sec
• Images of volume objects are available for review on • Cine Retrospective Capture: 1–5 sec
the system and to export to other devices for the
• Acquire higher resolution 3D volume by pressing 3D
purposes of documentation.
button on touchscreen.
• Freeze during 3D imaging, stops the volume
• Freeze during 4D imaging, pauses the volume
acquisition and displays a partial volume.
acquisition for review and editing of volumes in cine.

4D-mode Features
Cybersecurity
• Acquires and enables simultaneous viewing of three-
Your ultrasound system includes a security package to
dimensional images in real-time for assessing motion.
protect patient confidentiality and system security.
• User-adjustable region of interest and volume of
interest during setup (ROI/VOI), for size, position and
Patient Data Encryption Option
curve (VOI only).
• Available in combination with 2D-mode • Data storage encryption
- Protects patient information and system settings
• Requires the compatible transducers: 9VE4
stored on the ultrasound system by preventing
• Supported studies: Gynecology unauthorized access
• Sweep speed quality selections: up to 3 - Includes a USB storage device with the recovery key
• Layouts: 1-up, 2-up, 3-up and 4-up for recovering encrypted data
• Sweep angle selections in increments of 10°: 20°
to 80° System Operating Software
• VR Rotation: X (M knob), Y (PW/CW knob), and Z • Windows-based operating software
(C knob) • Multi-language capability
• VR Fixed rotation: 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° • User-modifiable configuration settings, including
• VR Flip: Up/Down, Front/Back, Left/Right, Down/Up, libraries of annotations and body markers
Back/Front, and Right/Left • User-defined exam, transducer, and image parameter
• VR Reset: All, Curve and Orientation settings
• VR slice selection using 3D/4D knob • Supports DICOM file format
• MPR Maps: A to G • Supports PC file format
• MPR Tints: 1 to 10 • Compatible with remote update handling for remote
• MPR DR: 10 to 80 (increments of 1) application support and remote troubleshooting
• VR Tints: 1 to 7

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Imaging Features UltraArt Universal Image Processing

Reduces speckle and enhances contrast to provide

Harmonics a realistic tissue presentation and patient-specific
processing that adapts to differences in tissue.
• Available for all imaging transducers
• Harmonic transmit frequencies per transducer: up to 4
Clarify Technology

InFocus Coherent Image Formation Clarify can decrease artifacts in the 2D-mode image,
resulting in an improved view of anatomical structures.
InFocus coherent image formation focuses the image at Decreased artifacts can enhance definition of both
all depths and exploits high beamformer output capacity, tissue and vessel walls by increasing contrast resolution
which increases image uniformity. More information and improving boundary detection. Clarify uses flow
is harvested from the usual transmit sequence, using information to eliminate noise and reverberation from
massive overlapping multibeam groups rather than vessels.
individual or close parallel beam lines as in conventional
systems. This secondary beamforming enabled with
Speed of Sound
InFocus, physics-based delay, phase and amplitude
corrections can be made across transmit events to • Optimizes the 2D image by adjusting the speed of
significantly sharpen the image and improve spatial sound
resolution beyond what is typical for a given transducer • Available only with the following exams: Breast, MSK,
frequency. Abdomen Difficult

Compounding Panoramic Imaging

Compound imaging uses electronic beam steering of a • Panoramic images may be created up to 60 cm in
transducer array to acquire multiple overlapping scans length and up to 360° when the depth is less than the
from varying angles. radius of the target area being scanned.
• Cine display of frame-by-frame review of individual
data frames within the panoramic image
• Reverse during acquisition
• Zoom and pan capabilities
• Compatible with UltraArt universal imaging tissue
contrast enhancement technology
• Color Panoramic imaging is a combination of real-time
panorama imaging and real-time power mode
acquisition. All power information is preserved during
image acquisition, and the peak of the signal is saved
for the color panoramic image.

Modality Compare

• Displays images from a previous exam side-by-side

Auto TEQ (Tissue Equalization) Technology with images from the current exam
• Supported modalities for previous exams
• Optimizes the overall field of view (FOV) image
- Mammography
brightness uniformity by changing the depth gain
- Computed tomography
compensation and overall gain
- Magnetic resonance imaging
• Supports 2D-mode and Pulsed Wave Doppler - Ultrasound
• Auto Tissue Equalization Optimization continuously
applies the TEQ technology to a 2D-mode image

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Biopsy General Functions

Available for transducers compatible with needle guide • 2D-mode and M-mode have unlimited sets of
attachments. measurement markers per image for distance
Please see transducer flyer for additional information. measurements
• Doppler has unlimited sets of measurement markers
Clips per image for velocity measurements
• Label then measure or measure then label workflow
• Prospective capture of motion image data
for individual labels
• Retrospective capture of motion image data
• Customizable reports
• Acoustic Rate Capture
• Institution logo, export to PDF
• Variable clip length (1 to 300 seconds)
• Clip formats General 2D-mode Measurements and Calculations
- Compressed JPEG Lossy
- Uncompressed Clips • Distance
- AVI and JPEG • Depth
- DICOM • Angle
• Supports storing of individual images within clips • Circumference (using a trace or ellipse measurement
tool)
Protocols • Area (using an ellipse or trace measurement tool)
A protocol is a predefined checklist that guides you • Volume and stenosis
through a clinical workflow. • Volume flow (using an area or diameter measurement
• Define protocol views that include an image or clip tool with a Doppler measurement)
with measurements and annotations • Ratio calculations (using two area, two distance
• Change the sequence of views during a protocol measurements)

• Pause and resume a protocol • Pediatric Hip

• Activate a clinical application program during a • Trans Cranial Doppler (TCD)

protocol
• Create new protocols or modify existing protocols Trans Cranial Doppler

• Import or export protocols using a USB storage device • Supports pediatric and adult use cases

DICOM Pediatric Hip

DICOM 3.0 standard. • Supports alpha angle, alpha and beta angle, femoral
head coverage
• Sonometer report option
Measurements, Calculations,
and Reports General M-mode Measurements and Calculations

• Distance/depth
The measurement function is available during a patient • Heart rate
exam or with stored images. Each measurement label • Slope
supports up to 5 measurements. The ultrasound system • Time
copies only the five most recently labeled measurements
to the report.

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General Doppler Measurements and Calculations

• Measurements on a frozen or cine image including

velocity

120 to 175 cm (47.24 to 68.90 in)

• Heart rate
• Heart cycle
• Systolic/diastolic ratio
• Resistive index
• Pulsatility index
• Time averaged velocity
• Time averaged mean velocity
• Time averaged maximum velocity
• Acceleration
• Time
• Doppler statistics (system-generated waveform trace)
for real-time and cine display of Doppler spectral cm
measurements and calculations, including PS, ED, S/D, 60 c 108 2 in)
(23. m . 5
62 i (42
PI, RI, TAMx, TAMn n)
• Ratio calculations (two velocity measurements)

Exam-specific Measurements and Calculations

• The measurement function is arranged by exam type

and is available for use with all exam types. All exam Maximum Physical Dimensions
types support the following measurement and report Width 60 cm (23.62 in)
features.
Height 120 cm to 175 cm (47.24 in to 68.90 in)
• All general measurements and calculations
• Exam-specific patient report (editable) 94 cm to 108 cm (37.01 in to 42.52 in)
Depth Minimum depth for storage: 108 cm
eSieCalcs Software (42.52 in)

• Provides area, volume, diameter and length 125 kg (276 lbs)

measurements using a border detection algorithm Not to exceed 155 kg (342 lbs)
on a user-defined region of interest The weight of the system is based on the
• Can be used wherever manual trace is available system unpacked and ready for connecting
Weight transducers and using in a patient
Wireless Data Transfer examination.
The weight includes documentation
Enable wireless capabilities on the ultrasound system.
devices, such as printers, installed on the
system.
Storage and Archiving

The ultrasound system supports data storage and review

of completed ultrasound studies, including static images,
dynamic clips, measurements, calculations, and reports.

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Mobility
Operator Control Panel
Hibernate decreases the time to power on and off the
ultrasound system. The system is ready for use in • Backlit controls and keys
approximately 30 seconds. • Control panel adjustment for standing and sitting
• Compact and lightweight industrial design positions
- Left/right swivel: ± 90°
• Steering handle for portability and maneuvering
- Range of height: 74 cm to 97 cm (29.13 in to
• Rear handle for repositioning the ultrasound system 38.18 in)
• Four locking swivel wheels • Control panel text available in: English, German,
• Transducer holders and cable management French, Spanish, Italian
• Tilt down monitor • Control panel layout supports ambidextrous operation
• Locking arm for monitor • Touch screen
• Locking control panel - 39.624 cm (15.6 inch) diagonal widescreen
- Full high-definition video
- Variable tilt angle: 30° to 50°
User-Accessible Connections - Touch screen for use with gloved hands
• USB ports on the right side of the monitor for • Gel warmer
importing and exporting protocols and exams,
archiving, and serviceability (quantity 2) Monitor
• USB ports on the left side of touch screen for
• Full high-definition video display
importing and exporting protocols and exams,
- 54.61 cm to 55.88 cm (21.5 in to 22 in) diagonal
archiving, and serviceability (quantity 2)
- 16:9 widescreen format
• USB ports on the input/output panel for peripheral - 1920 × 1080 resolution
devices (quantity 4) - 1024 × 768 image screen capture for images and
• DC power sockets on the input/output panel for reports
on-board peripherals (quantity 2) • Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology
• DC power sockets on each side. the control panel - High contrast ratio
for the gel warmer (quantity 2) - Uniformity across a range of environmental lighting
and viewing angles
- Reduced glare in all working environments

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• Adjustable position for optimal viewing Language-Specific Operating System

- Height: 139 cm to 173 cm (55 in to 68 in)
Includes the operating and general imaging system
- Tilt: + 90° forward and - 15° backward
software and system user and reference manuals.
- Swivel: ± 45° left and right
- Lateral adjustment using the adjustable arms: • English Language Operating System
± 360° around the system • International English Language Operating System
• Transport position • German Language Operating System
- Monitor folded down
• French Language Operating System
- Locks secure the top and bottom adjustable arms in
the center position • Spanish Language Operating System
• Italian Language Operating System
Transducer Technology and Design Attributes

For detailed transducer information please refer to the Cardiac Imaging Option
ACUSON Sequoia Transducer Flyer. • Cardiac imaging
• Lightweight, ergonomic transducer design • Pulsed Wave DTI (Doppler tissue imaging) capability
• Touch screen and gesture transducer selection • Continuos Wave (CW) capabilities
• Four array transducer ports • Cardiac measurements and reports
• Auxiliary continuous wave transducer port (option) • Compatible transducers: 5V1, 8V3, 10V4, CW2
• Compact-pinless connectors
• Integrated storage shelf for transducer connectors Fusion Imaging Option
• Transducer holders for all transducer designs and gel • Fusion imaging aligns reference data with a real-time
bottle storage ultrasound image for diagnosis and interventional
procedures
• Supported reference data: computed tomography,
magnetic resonance imaging
• Compatible transducers: 4V1, 5C1, DAX Supported
studies: Abdomen, General
• Compatible transducers: 10L4 Supported studies:
Musculoskeletal, General
• Fusion supports the following components
- Ascension Technologies Corporation driveBAY 2
electromagnetic tracking system
- Ascension Technologies Corporation Mid-range
Transmitter (for the driveBAY 2)
- GCX pole to support mid-range transmitter
- CIVCO General Purpose 8 mm sensors

Note: For information on the installation, care, and

operation of hardware components, refer to the
Accessories and Options manufacturer’s operating instructions that accompanied
the device.

The Siemens Healthineers-authorized accessories and

Fusion Imaging Accessories Option
options for your ultrasound system are listed in this
chapter. The available options depend on the licenses • CIVCO eTrax Needle Sensor Starter Kit
purchased for your ultrasound system. • Transducer-specific tracking brackets with needle
guides

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Virtual Touch Strain Imaging Option Contrast Agent Imaging Option*

• Provides a qualitative representation of relative tissue • Supports the following contrast agent destruction
stiffness for the region of interest techniques: Burst, Flash Sequencing
• Strain Ratio provides a quantifiable method to compare • Compatible transducers: 7L2, 10L4, 14L5, 18L6, DAX,
the relative stiffness of tissue within two user- 5C1, 9C3, 18H6, 11M3, 4V1, 5V1, 8V3, 10V4, 9EC4,
selectable regions of interest 9VE4
• Compatible transducers: 10L4, 14L5, 18L6 • VueBox Support
Supported studies: Breast, Thyroid, General - Requires clips acquired during contrast agent
• Compatible transducers: 9EC4 imaging and stored in DICOM format
Supported studies: Prostate, General - Supports compatibility with the VueBox software
application from Bracco. The software is used to
perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of
Virtual Touch Point Shear Wave Option
linear data. For information regarding the software
• Measures tissue shear velocity (Vs) and elasticity (E) application, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
for a selected region of interest using acoustic - Compatible transducers: 7L2, 10L4, 14L5, 18L6,
radiation force impulse (ARFI) technology of DAX, 5C1, 9C3, 18H6, 11M3, 4V1, 5V1, 8V3, 10V4,
diagnostic ultrasound to induce tissue displacement. 9EC4, 9VE4
• Provides measurement labels for sites, lesions, and
liver segments eSie OB Measurements Option
• Compatible transducers: 5C1, DAX, 4V1 • Provides system-generated measurements of crown
Supported studies: Abdomen rump length, biparietal diameter, head circumference,
• Compatible transducers: 10L4 abdominal circumference, femur length, humerus
Supported studies: Abdomen length, and occipital frontal diameter
• Supports biparietal diameter outer-to-outer or outer-to-
Virtual Touch Shear Wave Option inner measurements

• Uses acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI)

technology of diagnostic ultrasound to induce tissue syngo Velocity Vector Imaging Option
displacement • Tracks and estimates tissue velocity and other motion
• Qualitatively depicts shear velocity for a selected and deformation parameters at selected points on a
region of interest on a 2D image user-defined outline of a structure
• Provides quantitative measurements of shear velocity • Assists analysis of rotation, displacement, and radial
(Vs) and elasticity (E) for selected points within the strain of the left ventricle
region of interest • Assists evaluation of fetal or adult cardiac contraction
• Compatible transducers: 5C1, DAX by analyzing the systolic and diastolic ventricular strain
Supported studies: Abdomen, General and rotation
• Compatible transducers: 10L4
Supported studies: Breast, Thyroid, MSK, General Retractable Keyboard Option
• Compatible transducers: 18L6 • Language-specific alphanumeric keyboard available in:
Supported studies: Breast, Thyroid, General English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Danish,
Swedish/Finnish and Norwegian

* At the time of publication, the United States Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in left ventricular opacification
(LVO), liver, and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Check the current regulations for the country where you are using this ultrasound system for contrast agent
clearance.

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Footswitch Option Options Description

• Configurable three-pedal footswitch • 9C3

Transducers,
• Attaches to a USB port on the ultrasound system • 5C1
Curved Array
• DAX

Printer Options • 18H6

• 18L6
• Integrated black and white printer assembly, Transducers,
• 14L5
UP-D711MD, Sony Linear Array
• 7L2
• External black and white printer, UP-X898MD, Sony • 10L4
• External color printer, UP-D25MD, Sony
• 10V4
Transducers, • 8V3
Blu-ray/DVD/CD Combination Drive Option Phased Array • 5V1
• Recordable disc drive for storage, review, and archival • 4V1
of patient and image data Transducers,
• 11M3
• Compatible only with Blu-ray disc (BD) or medical- Micro-convex
grade digital video disc (DVD) media
Transducers, • 9EC4
• Disk media Endocavity • 9VE4
- The combination drive supports the following media:
BD R, BD-RW, DVD-R, DVD RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R Transducers, • CW5
- The following media brands are recommended for Continuous Wave • CW2 (dependent on cardiac
use with the combination drive: Panasonic, TDK, (CW) imaging option)
Maxell • Verza Guidance System
- Biopsy and needle guide set,
Universal Video Converter Option* 7L2
- Biopsy and Fusion needle
Converts digital video signals from the ultrasound system
guide set, 10L4
to analog video signals to support an external display
- Biopsy and Fusion needle
device. Includes the following cables:
guide set, 5C1
• DVI cable - Biopsy and Fusion needle
Transducer
• Power cable guide set, DAX
Accessories
- Biopsy needle guide set, 14L5
(Reusable bracket
Physio Module Option and disposable • In-plane ultrasound needle
needle guides) guide, Ultra-Pro II
• Includes the ECG function, which contains the ECG
- Fusion needle guide set, 4V1
cable and leads
- Biopsy needle guide set, 18L6
- ECG leads, standard U.S.A.
- Biopsy needle guide set, 9C3
- ECG leads, standard European
• Reusable endocavity needle
• Includes both ECG and Respiratory trace from the
guide, 9EC4
ECG leads. An Aux cable is available as an option to
import signals from a 3rd-party device. • Disposable endocavity needle
guide, 9EC4

Transducer Options
Refer to the following table to identify transducers
compatible with your ultrasound system.

* Not available in all countries.

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Service Options • teamplay

Make fast, well-informed decisions and optimize
workflow by connecting to teamplay to compare your
Connect Platforms
performance data to benchmarks and collaborating
• Smart Remote Service (SRS) with healthcare professionals world-wide
Speeds problem resolution; anticipates potential • PEPconnect/PEPconnections
problems; allows for remote SW upgrade without Create and manage individual education plans to meet
impacting workflow unique needs
• eSieLink remote assistance technology
- Remote support on system monitor for faster Flexible Service Solutions
resolution of questions/problems; eliminates need
for on-site visit from Siemens Healthineers specialist • Equipment Performance
- Requires using the phone number provided by your - Planned Maintenance
Siemens Healthineers representative to initiate - Corrective Maintenance
remote assistance. The representative guides you - On-site Clinical Application Support
through the setup of each communication session. • Rapid Response
- Includes a headset, camera, and camera attachment - Remote Support
• LifeNet • Education Excellence
Web-based dashboard for fleet management of all - Clinical Education
Siemens Healthineers systems - Optimize Equipment Use
- Technical Education
• Asset Evolution
- Equipment Evolution
- Equipment IT Security

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Clinical Measurement Range and Accuracy

The system assumes a speed of sound of 1,540 m/sec for all measurements.

Direct Measurement Range Accuracy

Distance 0 cm to 36 cm 3% of the distance or 1.5 mm; whichever is greater assuming
1,540 m/sec speed of sound. Does not apply to trace tool.
Distance tolerance using trace tool is user-dependent.
Distance using 0 cm to 60 cm Linear transducer: 5% of the distance or 2.5 mm; whichever is
extended field greater assuming 1,540 m/sec speed of sound.
of view Curved transducer: 8% of the distance or 2.5 mm; whichever
is greater assuming 1,540 m/sec speed of sound.
Trace Area 0 cm² to 560 cm² 6% of the area or 1.5 cm2; whichever is greater, assuming
minimal operator error in tracing the desired object and
assuming 1,540 m/sec speed of sound.
Time 0 sec to 9.4 sec Better than ± 1% of the sweep speed or ± 10 msec, whichever
is greater.
Velocity 10 cm/sec to 600 cm/sec 10% of the velocity or 5 cm/sec; whichever is greater using a
calibrated flow phantom.

System Requirements
Power Supply Requirements
Mains Voltage 100 V ~ to 240 V ~
Maximum Current 5.4 to 13.0 amps
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Noise Level 35 to 38 dB

Possible Combinations with Other Equipment

Only the peripheral devices listed in this chapter are

approved for use with the ultrasound system. Any use
of other devices with the system will be at the user’s
risk and may void the system warranty.

On-board peripheral devices must be installed by

an authorized Siemens Healthineers representative
or approved third party. Check with your sales
representative.

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Input and Output Signals for Audio, Video, and Data Transmission Connections

Port Location Example of Connection Signal

RJ-45 On rear panel Ethernet RJ45, 10BaseT/100BaseT/1000BaseT Bi-directional

USB-A (four ports) Input/output panel Printer, Fusion electronics unit, footswitch, Bi-directional
Blu-ray/DVD/CD combination drive
DisplayPort Input/output panel External monitor Input

USB-A (two ports) Left side of the touch USB storage device, headset and camera for Bi-directional
screen virtual communication with a Siemens
service representative
USB-A (two ports) Right side of the monitor USB storage device, headset and camera for Bi-directional
virtual communication with a Siemens
service representative
ECG connector Physio panel ECG leads Input

Aux connector Physio panel ECG external DC input Bi-directional

Wireless Network Connections

The ultrasound system supports the following options for connection to wireless networks.

Network standard • 802.11a • Wired Network

• 802.11b DHCP (RFC2131), as implemented by Windows 10
• 802.11ac MAB
• 802.11g • WIFI Network
• 802.11n DHCP (RFC2131), as implemented by Windows 10
MAB
Frequency bandwidth • 2.4 GHz
• 5 GHz
Authentication • WPA
• WPA2
• WPA PSK
• WPA2 PSK
• Open
Encryption • None
• TKIP
• AES
Extensible Authentication • PEAPv0
Protocol (EAP) (PEAP-MSHCAPv2)
• TLS

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Environmental Requirements

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Note: Operating

the ultrasound imaging system in close proximity to
sources of strong electromagnetic fields, such as radio
transmitter stations or similar installations may lead to
interference visible on the monitor screen. However, the
device has been designed and tested to withstand such
interference and will not be permanently damaged.

Ultrasound System During Operation During Storage or Transportation

Atmospheric pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
Relative humidity 20% to 80%, non condensing 10% to 95%, non condensing
Temperature – –
System without a printer +10°C to +40°C -10°C to +60°C
System with a printer +10°C to +35°C -10°C to +60°C

Note: Print media, for example, printer paper, is

excluded from the environmental requirements. Refer
to the ranges included on the manufacturer’s label.

Transducers During Operation During Storage or Transportation

Atmospheric pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
Relative humidity 10% to 80%, non condensing 10% to 95%, non condensing
Temperature +10°C to +40°C -10°C to +50°C

Note: Needle guides are excluded from the

environmental requirements. Refer to the
ranges included on the manufacturer’s label.

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System Classifications Standards Compliance

• Type of protection against electrical shock: The diagnostic ultrasound system is in compliance
Class I, external powered with the following standards, including all applicable
• Degree of protection against electrical shock: amendments at the time of product release.
- Type BF applied part for endocavity, linear, curved,
and phased array transducers Quality Standards
- Type B applied part for Fusion transducer sensors
• FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820
and needle tracking sensors
- Type CF defibrillation-proof applied part for ECG • EN ISO 13485 and ISO 13485
• Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: • ISO 9001
Ordinary equipment
• Degree of safety of application in the presence of a Design Standards
flammable anesthetic material with air or with oxygen • ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1
or nitrous oxide:
• CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen • EN 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1
or nitrous oxide • EN 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-1-2 (Class A)
• Mode of operation: • EN 60601-1-6 and IEC 60601-1-6
Continuous operation • EN 60601-2-18 and IEC 60601-2-18
• Ingress protection levels: • EN 60601-2-37 and IEC 60601-2-37
- Transducers: IPX8
• EN 62304 and IEC 62304
- Footswitch: IPX8
• EN 62366 and IEC 62366
• EN ISO 14971 and ISO 14971

Acoustic Output Standards

• IEC 62359, Test Methods for the Determination of

Thermal and Mechanical Indices Related to Medical
Diagnostic Ultrasonic Fields
• AIUM/NEMA UD-2, Acoustic Output Measurement
Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
• AIUM/NEMA UD-3, Standard for Real Time Display
of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices
on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment

Radio and Telecommunications Standards

• CFR 47 FCC Part 15.247

• CFR 47 FCC Part 15.107
• CFR 47 FCC Part 15.109
• ETSI EN 300 328
• ETSI EN 301 489-1
• ETSI EN 301 489-17
• ETSI EN 301 893

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CE Declaration

This device bears a CE mark in accordance with

the provisions of EU Regulation 2017/745 of
April 5, 2017 concerning medical devices and
the Council Directive 2011/65/EU of June 08,
2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The CE marking applies only to Medical Devices which

have been put on the market according to the above
mentioned EU Regulation and EU Directive.

Unauthorized changes to this product are not covered by

the CE mark and the related Declaration of Conformity.

EU Authorized Representative

Siemens Healthcare GmbH

Henkestr. 127, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
Phone: +49 9131 84-0

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to modify the

design and specifications contained herein without prior
notice. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers
Sales Representative for the most current information.

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