Multi-Medix is delighted that new research has been published in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, Vol. 43, No. 12. – Blinded Comparison Between an In-Air Reverberation Method and an Electronic Probe Tester in the Detection of Ultrasound Probe Faults, by NJ Dudley and DJ Woolley.

The aim of this study was to perform a blinded trial, comparing the results of a visual inspection of the in-air reverberation pattern with the results of an electronic probe tester in detecting ultrasound probe faults.  Sixty-two probes were tested. A total of 28 faults were found, 3 only by in-air reverberation assessment and 2 only by the electronic probe tester. The electronic probe tester provided additional information regarding the location
of the fault in 74% of the cases in which both methods detected a fault. It is possible to detect the majority of probe faults by visual inspection and in-air reverberation assessment. The latter provides an excellent firstline test, easily performed on a daily basis by equipment users.  An electronic probe tester is required if detailed evaluation of faults is necessary.

For further information on the research, please contact us.

About Multi-Medix

The Multi-Medix team are built on the foundations of NHS Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, and experienced business leaders, who are passionate about quality, customer service, value for money, and patient safety.

For more information, visit multi-medix.com

Multi-Medix are exhibiting at the ‘Completing The Picture’ Conference on Wednesday 8 November 2017, at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld.

Multi-Medix provides independent ultrasound services, delivering significant savings to Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals and Business’s, services include;

• Probe Repairs – typically 60% to 70% cheaper than a direct replacement
• Probe Sales – typically offers a saving of 30% on direct OEM replacement
• Ultrasound System Sales
• Quality Assurance
• Specialist Test Equipment

Multi-Medix manages its services from its UK Probe Repair Lab in Leicestershire; visit us on our stand to explore our services can help physicists, managers, biomed engineers and technicians with safeguarding patients and making essential savings.

Multi-Medix is the exclusive provider of handheld ultrasound diagnostic test device Active-Z™ in the UK, which will be available for demonstration on the day.  Active-Z™ measures the complex impedance of the circuit to the corresponding individual element within the array, making it an invaluable tool for quickly checking faulty/suspect probes.

About Multi-Medix

The Multi-Medix team are built on the foundations of NHS Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, and experienced business leaders, who are passionate about quality, customer service, value for money, and patient safety.

For more information, visit multi-medix.com

Published research has shown that more than 1 in 3 Probes in clinical use are potentially defective¹, and that simple checks as part of a Ultrasound Quality Assurance can detect these and ensure patient safety.

Supporting QCQ and ISAS requirements is an additional benefit of a good Quality Assurance programme.

Multi-Medix is ready to help and can offer a range of services that will fit your needs and budget, including;

• User QA Implementation
• Annual Audit
• Enhanced Annual QA

Contact us today to learn more.

About Multi-Medix

The Multi-Medix team are built on the foundations of NHS Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, and experienced business leaders, who are passionate about quality, customer service, value for money, and patient safety.

For more information, visit multi-medix.com

¹Dudley N, Woolley D. A multicentre survey of the condition of ultrasound probes.  Ultrasound 2016.

Multi-Medix’s DOTmed WebStore is live and open for business.

Our DOTMed Webstore allows direct access to our wide range of stocked ultrasound probes and systems; new, used and refurbished.

DOTmed is the world’s leading public trading platform for buying and selling medical equipment, parts and services.  They have more than 250,000 registered users, who can access over 519,000 listings on any given day.

About Multi-Medix

The Multi-Medix team are built on the foundations of NHS Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, and experienced business leaders, who are passionate about quality, customer service, value for money, and patient safety.

For more information, visit multi-medix.com