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Samsung HS50 Review:

The Samsung HS60 and HS50 are born twins in 2017. The Samsung HS60 has a few more features and transducers; but they both essentially look the same, and have the same imaging and ergonomic tools. In addition, many similarities have been identified with the Samsung HS70A, whose technologies and clinical concepts have been borrowed from the WS80A and the RS80A.

The Samsung HS50 is categorized as a midrange ultrasound system, and is similar to the GE Logiq P9 and the GE Voluson P8. Its General Imaging and 3D/4D options for Obstetrics and Gynecology are slightly better than those of the GE Logiq P9 and are similar to those of the GE Voluson P8.

Samsung systems are known for being great ergonomic systems that integrate “easy-to-use” automated features, as one would expect from the #1 commercial electronics giant. With its recently upgraded “S-Vision system architecture”, the Samsung HS50 becomes quieter, sleeker, and lighter. Its image quality is also greatly improved due to its single crystal transducers and its S-Harmonic, ClearVision, and MultiVision imaging technologies.

Touch customization combined with Samsung’s user interface options greatly increase work efficiency and reduce the unnecessary workload from repeated operations and actions. These interface options include Quick Preset, EZ-Exam+, EZ Compare, Measure Navigation, and Quick Scan.

The Samsung HS series are rich in features for both General Imaging and OB/GYN applications. The major difference with the Samsung HS60 is that the Samsung HS50 does not support some of the in-depth clinical tools like E-Strain and CEUS+. Additionally, it supports a limited number of premium linear transducers such as the LA3-14AD and the LA3-16A. Still, those two high quality transducers and their broad bandwidths are well suited to cover interventional procedures such as breast exams with biopsy using Needle Mate+, a key biopsy assisting feature.

If medical professionals need a system for OB/GYN with premium 3D/4D features in particular, the Samsung HS60 and HS50 are two of the best options in the mid to high-end entry level range of ultrasound systems, competing with the GE Voluson S6 and the GE Voluson P8.

Probes

Samsung HS50 Probes/Transducers:

Convex Probe:

CA1-7AD

CA2-9AD

CF4-9

CA2-6BM

Linear Probe:

LA3-14AD

LA3-16A

Phased Array Probe:

PN2-4

PA3-8B

Endocavity Probe:

ER4-9

4D Volume Probe:

CV1-8AD

V5-9

Ped off Probe:

DP2B

CW6.0

Features

Samsung HS50 Features:

21.5″ LCD monitor

10.1″ LCD Touch Screen

Hybrid Full Digital Beam-forming

3 or 4 Active Probe Ports (Optional)

Height/Rotate adjustable control panel

Height/Tilt/Rotate adjustable monitor

Alpha-Numetric Keyboard / Virtual Alpha Numeric Keyboard

On-board storage for peripherals

6 probe holders

4 Swivel/Lock wheels

Front and rear handles

Built-in Printer storage

Integrated high-fidelity stereo speakers

Integrated SSD 512GB

Integrated DVD Multi Recordable Driver

S-Harmonic Mode

S-Vue Technolgoy(CA1-7AD, CA2-9AD, CV1-8AD)

S-Flow

Trapezoidal Imaging

Quick Scan™ (Automatic Optimization)

ClearVision

MultiVision

Raw Data Analysis

Post-image optimization

Patient Information Database

System internal dynamic range: 256

User programmable key: 6 kyes

Support for external USB 2.0 HDD drive

Auto Calc (Real-Time Automatic Doppler Calculation)

Doppler Auto Trace

User Configurable Measurement Menu

Customizable Measurement Menu

Customizable Body Maker

Post-Measurement

On-board electronic documentation

SonoView™

Accessories

Samsung HS50 Peripheral Options:

Digital BW Video Printer: Sony UP-D897, Sony UP-D898MD, Sony UP-X898MD, Mitsubishi P95DE, Mitsubishi P95DW

Digital Color Video Printer: Sony UP-D25MD, Mitsubishi CP30DW

USB Line Printer: Samsung CLP-620NDK, ML-2950

USB Footswitch

USB Digital ECG Kits (AHA/IEC)

USB HDD

USB Flash Memory Media

USB Printer

DVD Rrcorder

Samsung HS50 Supplies:

Aquasonic ultrasound gel

Sono ultrasound wipes

Console Protective Cover

Sony UPP-110HG thermal printing paper

Sony UPC-21L color thermal printing pack

Mitsubishi KP95HG thermal roll paper (new)

Mitsubishi KP65HM-CE High density thermal paper

External USB printer connection

Samsung HS50 ports:

Audio out L/R

D-SUB output

S-Video output

HDMI output

USB 2.0 (6 ports)

Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T

Foot Switch: USB 2.0 (IPX 8)

DVD Recorder: Sony DVO-1000MD

– S-video, NTSC/PAL

– Recording only

Samsung HS50 image storage and docudmentation:

SonoView II (Image Filing Package)

Export Media: CD/DVD+R/-R/RW, USB Flash, External USB HDD

Export Format: JPEG,BMP,TIFF,DICOM

Maximum 45,000 Frames for Cine memory for 60 sec

Maximum 14,000 Lines for Loop memory

Number of Image Storage (built-in SSD): max. 350,000 images (RAW format)

Print Function

Patient list and data search

Report save available

Post image processing available

Caliper measurement available

DICOM 3.0

DICOM Media

DICOM Performed Procedure Step (PPS)

DICOM Print

DICOM Storage

DICOM Storage Commitment (SC)

DICOM Structured Reporting (SR)

DICOM Verification

DICOM Worklist

Gray Scale Converting

Multi Frame

Single Frame

3D Volume Frame

Transfer Mode

– Send after acquisition

– Send on end exam

– Send manually

Options

Samsung HS50 Options:

4D

3D XI™

Auto IMT+

Cardiac Measurement

CW Function

DICOM 3.0

EZ Exam+

Mobile export

Needle Mate+

Panoramic

5D NT

5D Follicle

RealisticVue

XI STIC

Elastoscan

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LA3-14AD: Breast, Thyroid

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LA3-16A: Breast, Thyroid

–

EA3-11B: Gynecology, Adnexa, Prostate

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V5-9: Gynecology, Adnexa, Prostate

DVD-RW

ECG (AHA / IEC)

Foot Switch

Gel Warmer

Printer Tray (Large / Small)

3P connector PSA

3P Connector PSA (with Pencil Probe Port)

4P Connector PSA

4P Connector PSA (with Pencil Probe Port)

Applications

Samsung HS50 Applications:

Abdomen

Cardiac

Gynecology

MSK

Obstetrics

Pediatric

Small Parts

Urology

Vascular

FAQs

Samsung HS50 FAQs:

ClearVision:

The noise reduction filter improves edge enhancement and creates sharper 2D images in order to deliver an optimal diagnostic performance. The integration of a technologically advanced Samsung product brings about a notable improvement in the quality of images. In addition, ClearVision provides application – specified optimization and advanced temporal resolution in live scan mode.

S-Harmonic:

The ordinary harmonic technology is able to provide greater image clarity from near to midfield, while also reducing signal noise. Combined with S-Vue transducers and S-Vision imaging engine, the S-Harmonic overcomes the technology limitation of the ordinary Harmonic technology, and improves the quality of the image from near to far field.

ElastoScan:

This is a diagnostic ultrasound technique that is able to display elasticity by converting the stiffness into color images, while detecting the presence of solid masses in tissues.

Auto IMT+:

Auto IMT+ is a screening tool that is able to analyze a patient’s potential risk of cardiovascular disease. It allows easy measurements for intima-media thickness of both the anterior and posterior wall of the common carotid by one click. This simple procedure enhances exam productivity and adds diagnostic value.

S-Vue transducers (CA1-7AD, CA2-9AD, PA1-5A, CV1-8AD):

Retaining an innovative single crystal design, S-Vue™ transducers provide more efficient piezoelectric properties. This results in wider bandwidths that enable better penetration and higher quality resolution on even challenging patients.

Quick Preset :

With one touch, the Quick Preset shows the four most commonly used transducers with each combined preset. The Quick Preset provides maximum efficiency by changing the transducer and preset, and by reducing unnecessary repeated keystrokes.

EZ-Compare™:

The EZ-Compare™ allows corresponding views in a side-by-side display for patients who have previously taken exams. Moreover, EZ-Compare™ automatically matches the image settings, annotations, and body markers from the prior study.

EZ-Exam+™:

The EZ-ExamTM enables users to build or to use predefined protocols. It transforms the ultrasound investigation into a streamlined process. EZ-Exam+™ ensures that the full investigation is performed and eliminates the risk of forgetting an image or loop capture.

Measure Navigation:

The Measure Navigation is a function that zooms in on the starting point of the caliper cursor in order to increase accuracy of measurements by providing a zoomed in target area image.

5D Follicle™:

The 5D Follicle™ is an automated 3D measurement function that identifies and measures multiple ovarian follicles for rapid assessment of follicular size in 3D and status. The 5D follicle is a great assisting tool that is able to increase the efficiency and success ratio of the in-vitro fertility procedure.

5D NT™:

The 5D NT™ is an automated 3D measurement function that allows the user to obtain the true mid-sagittal plane automatically. This can happen by rotating and auto-zooming the 3D volume image in order for the operator ton obtain the accurate NT measurement. 5D NT™ can lower the operator dependency and increase reproducibility.

Realistic Vue™:

The Realistic Vue™ is the same feature as the GE HDlive, which provides the user with a movable light source and with calculations of the propagation of light through the skin and tissue. The user can freely position the light at any angle, relative to the ultrasound volume images that illuminate areas of interest. The Realistic Vue™ helps increase depth perception, reveal hidden details, and provide a deeper understanding of relational anatomy.

Features

Tissue Harmonic Imaging: Yes

Spatial Compounding(=CrossXbeam): Yes

Speckle Reduction (=SRI): Yes

Auto Image Opt(B mode) :Yes

Auto Image Opt(Doppler): Yes

Write Zoom :Yes

Triplex Mode: Yes

Needle Enhancement or Needle Recognition: Yes

Auto NT Measurement (=Sono NT) :Yes

Auto Follicle 2D Measurement :No

Auto Follicle 3D Measurement :Yes

Auto IMT :Yes

Auto IMT (Real Time) :No

Automated B/M/D Measurement: No

Automated LH Measurement(Automated Function Imaging(AFI), Cardiac Motion Quantification(CMQ), or Auto EF(Ejection Fraction): No

Live Dual (B/BC) Mode: Yes

SmartExam or Scan Assistant :Yes(EZ Exam+)

Fusion :No

Raw Data File: Yes

Flexible Report: Yes

Barcode Reader: No

Gel Warmer: Yes

Transducers

Convex (1~6Mhz): No

Convex (2~9Mhz): No

Single Crystal Convex (1~6Mhz): Yes(CA1-7A)

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz): Yes(CA2-9A)

2D Arrary 3D Convex (1~6Mhz): No

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz) :Yes(CF4-9/CA2-6BM)

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type (3~10Mhz): No

Endocavity_Curved Type (5~8Mhz): Yes(ER4-9)

3D Convex (2~6Mhz): Yes(CV1-8AD)

3D Convex Light Weight (2~7Mhz): No

3D Endocavity (3~10Mhz): Yes(V5-9)

3D Micro Convex (3~9Mhz): No

3D Linear (4~18Mhz): No

Linear (>14Mhz): Yes(LA3-16A)

Linear (3~12Mhz):Yes(LA3-14AD)

Linear (<9Mhz) :No

Single Crystal Linear (>14Mhz): No

Single Crystal Linear (3~12Mhz): No

Single Crystal Linear (<9Mhz): No

Linear 50mm :Yes(LA3-14AD)

Linear 25mm: No

Hockey stick (<13Mhz) :Yes(LA3-16AI)

Hockey stick (>13Mhz) :No

T or L shape Intra Operative: No

Phased Array_Adult (1~5Mhz) :Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Adult (1~5Mhz): No

2D Arrary 3D Phased Array (1~5Mhz): No

Phased Array_Pediatric (3~8hz) :Yes(PA3-8B)

Single Crystal Phased Array_Pediatric (3~8hz): No

Phased Array_Neonate (4~12Mhz): No

ICE (Intracardiac Echo Cardiography): No

TEE_Adult (3-7Mhz): No

TEE_Pediatric (3~7Mhz): No

2D Array 3D TEE (2~7Mhz) :No

Pencil CW (2Mhz) : Yes(DP2B)

Pencil CW (5 or 6Mhz): Ues(CW6.0)

Imaging Modes

2D, M mode: Yes

M-color Flow Mode: Yes

Anatomical M-mode: Yes

Trapezoidal Mode :Yes

Color, Power Angio, Pulse Wave Doppler: Yes

Bi-directional Power (=HD FLOW): Yes(S-Flow)

SCW Doppler: Yes

Tissue Doppler(Velocity) Imaging: Yes

Freehand 3D: Yes

Live 3/4D OB/GYN: Yes

HD Live: Yes

STIC (Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation): Yes

Live 3D Echo: No

Stress Echo: No

Strain and Strain Rate (Cardiac): No

B Flow: No

Panoramic Imaging (=Logiq view): Yes

Contrast Imaging – Cardiac: No

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging: No

Strain-based Elastography :Yes

Shear Wave Elastography: No

Applications

Abdominal: Yes

Women’s Health Care (GYN & Breast): Yes

OB :Yes

Fetal Echo: Yes

Vascular: Yes

TCD(Transcranial): Yes

Small Parts (Breast, Thyroid, Testis…): Yes

MSK/Anesthesiology :Yes

Pediatrics: Yes

Urology (Renal, Prostate…) :Yes

Echocardiography_Adult: Yes

Interventional Cardiology: No

Echocardiography_Pediatric: Yes

Echocardiography_Neonate: No

Stress Echocardiography: No

Transesophageal Echo_Adult: No

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric : No

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service: Yes

Surgury: No

Interventional Radiology: No

Contrast Imaging _ General Imaging (Low MI) :Yes

Contrast Imaging _ Cardiac (High or Low MI): No

Bowel Imaging: Yes

Strain Elastography: Yes

Shear Wave Elastography: No

Specification

System Overview

Year Launched: 2017

Estimated Market Price ($): Mid

Monitor (inch): 21.5″ LED

Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor: Yes

Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Image Size Resolution :

Touch Screen (Inch): 10.1″ LED

Trackball or Trackpad: Trackball

CP Back-Lighting: Yes

Weight: 176 lb (80 Kg)

Probe Ports: 3+1(Option)

Battery :No

Boot-Up Time: 70Sec

Sleep Mode (Quick Start): No

Maximum Depth of Field: 38 cm

Minimum Depth of Field: 2 cm

Cart (HCU): No

Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels: Yes

Connectivity

DICOM 3.0: Yes

DICOM SR_Cardiac: No

DICOM SR_Vascular: No

DICOM SR_OB/GYN :Yes

JPEG, WMV, & AVI: Yes

USB :Yes

HDD/SDD : SSD512GB

DVD/CD RW: Yes

Wireless LAN: No

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