If your OEC 9800 C-arm is not completing the boot up process successfully, there are a number of potential causes. We'll tell you what information to collect to get a diagnosis without an onsite visit from an engineer.
How to Diagnose Boot Up Problems for OEC 9800 C-Arms
Apr 24, 2019 1:30:00 PM
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, C-Arm
MRI Service Coverage for Total Risk Management
Apr 23, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Frequently, imaging directors looking for MRI scanner service ask us, “Does an MRI service agreement protect me from unlimited financial exposure?” If you opt for full service coverage with a quality, reputable provider, the answer should be a resounding, “Yes!”
We can't speak for every independent MRI service provider, but to help you build your expectations as you approach the service market, below are a few service contract features that we at Block Imaging are paramount to a high-quality MRI service experience: the “Three C’s”.
- Cryogens
- Coldheads
- Coils
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, MRI, Imaging Equipment Parts
Top 4 CT Chiller Problems
Apr 19, 2019 11:55:00 AM
Apart from your scanner itself, your CT chiller is a unit with its own set of unique concerns. In the case of water-cooled CT scanners, some of these concerns can damage your chiller or cause your CT to overheat.
If you're seeing a drop in chiller performance or an overheating error on your scanner, you should contact your HVAC service provider as soon as possible, because there's a strong possibility you're dealing with one of these:
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, CT Scanner
C-Arm Oil Leak: Diagnosis and Next Steps
Apr 18, 2019 3:23:00 PM
So, you've got a puddle of oil under your C-arm and you're wondering where it came from. Fortunately, there are only a few places on a C-arm that will leak oil. To help you get the quickest resolution, we'll share the potential culprits and how you can know which of them is most likely your problem.
Topics: Imaging Equipment Service, C-Arm, Imaging Equipment Parts
How to Delete Patient Data on an OEC 9800 C-Arm
Apr 17, 2019 4:03:00 PM
Be it for HIPAA compliance or simply to clear memory space on your system, it can be necessary from time-to-time to delete the patient data from your OEC 9800 C-arm. Our engineers are frequently asked how to do this, so we thought it was about time to share the process.
Topics: Selling Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Service, C-Arm
