- Condition: Factory New
- Country of Origin: Denmark
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Weight: 4.41 lb
- Designed to be used in conjunction with the VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner for training and to check the calibration of your scanner
- Specially calibrated with a bladder volume (± 1 ml)
- Outer Dimensions: 17 cm (circumference) x 14 cm (tall)
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Learn more:
- MFR: Vitacon Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: VUS616
- Phone: (800) 757-8450
Frequently asked questions
What specialized training does the Phantom Bladder offer?
The Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder is a crucial accessory designed exclusively for use with the VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner. It fulfills two primary roles in medical environments:
- Equipment Calibration and Verification: It is specifically calibrated to provide an extremely accurate volume reading (accurate to ± 1 ml). This allows clinical staff to quickly and reliably verify that the bladder scanner is correctly calibrated and operating precisely.
- Personnel Training: It serves as a dedicated training tool, enabling users to practice and refine bladder scanning techniques in a controlled simulation setting. The background material features realistic acoustic properties, including a defined sound speed of 1540 m/sec.
Is the Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder compatible with all bladder scanners?
The Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder is specifically designed for use with the VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner. It is ideal for training purposes and to verify the calibration of the scanner, ensuring accurate bladder volume simulation.
What is the phantom's volume calibration accuracy?
The Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder is specially calibrated for verifying bladder scanner function. It offers a precise volume calibration accuracy of ± 1 ml.
What are the unit's physical dimensions?
The Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder has the following outer dimensions and weight for practical use in training and calibration environments:<ul><li>Circumference: 17 cm</li><li>Height: 14 cm</li><li>Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lb)</li></ul>
What components are included with the Phantom Bladder?
The package primarily contains the VitaScan Phantom Bladder unit used for simulation and scanner calibration.
It also includes the necessary accessory for proper setup:
- VitaScan v.2 Probe holder
Please note: The VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner unit is not included with the phantom and must be acquired separately.
What is the weight of the VitaScan Phantom Bladder?
The VitaScan Phantom Bladder is lightweight, designed for ease of handling during training and calibration verification.
Its total weight is:
- 2 kg
- 4.41 lb
What is the material's attenuation specification?
The background material of the phantom bladder is engineered with specific acoustic properties for precise simulation and calibration:
- Attenuation: 0.5 dB / cm * MHz (measured between 3 and 4 MHz)
- Sound Speed: 1540 m/sec
What are the acoustic properties of the simulation material?
The background material of the VitaScan Phantom Bladder is specifically engineered with defined acoustic properties for realistic simulation and precise calibration of the VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner. The key specifications are:
- Sound Speed: 1540 m/sec
- Attenuation: 0.5 dB / cm * MHz (when measured at 3 to 4 MHz)
Is a bladder scanner included with the Vitacon VitaScan Phantom Bladder?
No, the bladder scanner is not included. It must be purchased separately.
Does this phantom accurately simulate a bladder?
Yes, the VitaScan Phantom Bladder is specifically engineered for high accuracy, providing realistic acoustic properties and volume calibration essential for training and verification of the VitaScan LT Bladder Scanner. Its key simulation properties include:
- Bladder Volume Accuracy: Calibrated to deliver a precise volume reading accuracy of **
± 1 ml**.
- Sound Speed: The background material maintains a standard sound speed of 1540 m/sec.
- Attenuation: The background material features an attenuation rate of 0.5 dB / cm * MHz (when measured at 3 to 4 MHz).
This precise calibration ensures the unit is suitable for verifying accurate scanner functionality.