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The Philips iU22 is a premium shared service ultrasound machine that offers superior image quality through xMatrix transducers that offer the best aspects of single-crystal and 4D transducers. In clinical settings, the Philips iU22 offers top-of-the-line image quality and features available for radiology, OB/GYN, cardiac, vascular, and specialty imaging applications, such as MSK, pediatric, and elastography. (For cardiovascular-specific applications, the nearly identical Philips iE33 is slightly better equipped.) The average price for a used Philips iU22 ultrasound is between $8,100 and $14,100, depending on the year of the system, its condition and degree of past use, and whether transducers are included in the package. While Philips has since replaced the iU22 with the more modern Philips Epiq 5 ultrasound, the price differential between the Epiq 5 and iU22 means the latter continues to be a popular choice for physicians who need high image quality at an affordable price. In fact, the iU22, which was launched in 2004, has a long history of improvements and revisions that have made it the gold standard for over a decade.
All items mentioned below including probes, accessories, options, features and similar properties are solely meant to provide general information about the maximum capability of the product. Some or all features mentioned may not be included in the listed price. Please contact us directly for accurate pricing per each additional feature.
If your staff requires training to use the Philips iU22 or assistance with setup, our on-staff sonographer can provide onsite training for a set price plus travel costs for this $10,000 system.
Ultrasound Supply offer free technical support during the installation of your iU22 ultrasound as well as over the course of the standard limited warranty. Additional technical support is available after the warranty period expires at an hourly cost per issue.
Ultrasound Supply recommends the use of a surge protector along with a dedicated power outlet for the iU22 system. Additionally, all ultrasound probes should be disinfected after every use with a special disinfectant wipe that’s designed not to scratch the lens. For the best performance in an ultrasound probe, it is important to follow all the maintenance guidelines from the manufacturer.
Height: (adjustable, maximum) 1626 mm (64 in), (minimum) 1397 mm (55 in)
Width: 559 mm (22.0 in)
Depth: 1092 mm (43 in)
Weight: (no Peripherals) 156.8 kg (345 lbs.), approx. 480 lbs with packaging
Voltage: 100V-127V, 220V-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 750VA – 900VA (depending on system configuration)
Introducing the latest upgrade to the Phillips iU22! Philips first launched the iU22 in 2004 as their new premium shared service ultrasound machine, replacing older units like the HDI 5000. This first version of hardware was designated an “A-cart.” This first version had dual motherboards and dual power supplies and a huge amount of problems with both. The iU22 B-cart improvements were to the circuit boards, cables, power supply assembly, and USB ports. The iU222 C-cart brought a new 20” LCD monitor and articulating arm as well as new circuit boards. The R-cart is a refurbished A-, B-, or C-cart with hardware and software upgrades to G4.0 software.
The iU22 D-cart was launched in 2007 and finally fixed the problems with the dual motherboards by using a unified motherboard. D.1 and D.2 included minor hardware updates. The iU22 E-cart made upgrades to the cart, wheels, and locking mechanism. E.1 was a minor hardware & software update. E.2 added major power supply improvements to support Matrix transducers. E.3 was a minor update to the way the iU22 was manufactured. The iU22 F-cart was a major upgrade that added Type III channel boards. F.1 was a minor manufacturing update. F.2 upgraded the video card. F.3 upgraded to a new SATA DVD drive.
The iU22 G-cart was launched in 2010. This revision added a new channel board and a 21” widescreen monitor. The iU22 G.1 revised the control panel and added larger touch screens. Ultrasound Supply recommends buying D-cart and up as most hardware problems with the iU22 were fixed by this revision and D-carts can be updated to the latest software.
The software of a Philips iU22 ultrasound machine can be updated depending on the limitations of its hardware cart. Each major revision of the software was designated with the year and “Vision” in the name. “Vision 2012” was the last major release of the software. Very early A-, B- and, C-cart systems had software that was named simply “system update” with a number. System updates 1.0-2.0 have almost all been upgraded over the years, and system 3.0 is the lowest version still commonly found on used iU22 ultrasounds. Below is an overview of the Vision software updates over the years.
The Philips iU22 Vision 2007 software update included support for the new L15-7io intraoperative linear transducer and the V6-2 4D convex probe. Features added were Qlab’s iSlice, STIC, TCD (transcranial Doppler) imaging, TCD TSI, and Color compare imaging. Improvements were made to workflow, and image quality on a number of existing transducers.
The Vision 2008 software update included support for the new Purewave C5-1 convex transducer on the Philips iU22. Features added were TMQ (tissue motion quantification) in Qlab, Viewforum stand-alone image viewing platform, improved needle visualization, and contrast capabilities.
The Philips iU22 Vision 2009 software update included support for the new VL13-5 4D linear probe. Features added were tissue aberration correction, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and smart exam automation software.
The Vision 2010 software update on the Philips iU22 added xMatrix including support for the new Purewave xMatrix X6-1 sector transducer, Live xPlane imaging, and support for any PACS. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X6-1 transducer.)
The Vision 2011 software update to the Philips iU22 added support for the X5-1 xMatrix sector transducer. Qlab was upgraded with CMQ-Stress replacing TMQ, and with the additions of the Auto Volume tool, GI 3DQ trending, iCrop, and Elevation compounding. Options with Vision 2011 include the xMatrix performance bundle and Live 3D. (R-carts can have this update, but cannot support the X5-1 transducer.)
The Vision 2012 software on the Philips iU22 adds support for Auto Doppler, Fetal Heart Navigator, and Vascular Plaque Quantification (VPQ), and GYN Elastography.
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