If you think all of your Siemens CT ADM modules are created equal- think again! ADM modules can be a touch deceptive and replacing them comes along with a couple of caveats.
Beka Waldron
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Beka Waldron is a Customer Service Representative with the Block Imaging Parts Team. It’s her goal to offer parts buyers the quickest and clearest response when they bring their urgent parts needs. If she’s not solving a parts problem, Beka is probably camping, kayaking, knitting, or just sipping a good, strong cup of coffee. |
ADM Modules for Siemens CT: Can You Replace Just One?
Jun 5, 2019 4:15:00 PM
Topics: Imaging Equipment Parts, CT Scanner
Copley 274 Gradient Parts: Lifespan and Cost Info
May 30, 2019 4:25:00 PM
The Copley 274 gradient amplifier is used with the Philips Intera 1.5T MRI scanner. Inside the gradient cabinet are three parts that most Intera users will find themselves replacing at one point or another.
- Gradient Module
- Gradient power supply
- Gradient controller
If you're reading this and you have an Intera, I'd be willing to bet a modest sum of American dollars (or, perhaps, Malaysian Ringgits) the next two questions you have are: "How often do I need to replace these?" AND "How much will it cost?"
Read on to find out just what you can expect from your Copley gradient components.
Topics: MRI, Imaging Equipment Parts
Knocking Sound from Your GE CT Scanner? Check Your Encoder Wheel!
May 23, 2019 11:20:00 AM
So, you're running your GE CT and you start hearing a rattle, a jitter, or a knock. It never made that sound before, and you're pretty sure it shouldn't make that sound at all. Why is it doing that?
With so many moving parts, there are a few things that can create a similar sound inside the gantry of a GE CT scanner, however, one of the most common for is the axial encoder. Keep reading to learn what you should do to solve the problem.
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, Imaging Equipment Parts, CT Scanner
When Should I Replace My MRI Cold Head?
Apr 5, 2019 4:35:00 PM
If you own or operate an MRI you're well aware of the dreaded "Q word". In case you're not, we'll say it just once, quietly. Okay? Here goes: quench.
Like nails on a chalkboard, right? But, on the bright side, now we can get to the nice part of the blog where I give you a strategy to help keep your magnet away from the Q word. One simple phrase, "cold head replacement."
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, MRI, Imaging Equipment Parts
Ordering OEC 9800 and 9900 Interconnect Cables
Mar 1, 2019 4:05:15 PM
It's no secret that the OEC 9800 and 9900 C-arms are very similar systems. We've already discussed the overlap in functionality and features they share, but there's another level of overlap that is helpful for users of either model to know about: replacement parts.
Today, we're going to tell you all about sharing interconnect cables between the OEC 9800 and the OEC 9900. Keep reading to find part numbers, average pricing, and the one simple step that lets you safely use the 9800 cable on the 9900 system.
Topics: C-Arm, Imaging Equipment Parts
