Verathon BVI 3000 User manual
BladderScan® BVI 3000
Bladder Volume Instrument
Operator’s Manual
BladderScan® BVI 3000
Bladder Volume Instrument
Operator’s Manual
Copyright © 2007, 2010 by Verathon Inc
All rights reserved. No part of this Operator’s Manual may be copied or transmitted by any method without the express written
consent of Verathon Inc.
BladderScan, Sontac, and Verathon are trademarks of Verathon Inc.
Other products and companies named in this Operator’s Manual may be trademarks of their respective companies.
The BladderScan instrument documented in this manual is protected by U.S. Patent Number 5,235,985. Other international
patents pending.
This Operator’s Manual is Verathon Part No. 0900-0383.
Information in this Operator’s Manual may change at any time without notice. Examples described or illustrated in this User’s
Guide are ctitious and do not in any way represent real patient or exam data.
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Table of Contents
Important Information .................................................................................................................6
BladderScan
Description of the BladderScan
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BVI 3000 Components ........................................................................................7
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BVI 3000 ...............................................................................8
Preparation For Use ....................................................................................................................8
Customizing the BladderScan
Operating the BladderScan
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BVI 3000 ................................................................................11
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BVI 3000 .....................................................................................13
Verifying Aim ..............................................................................................................................15
Printing Results .........................................................................................................................17
Histogram of Cost Savings .......................................................................................................18
Adding a Patient ID and Notes .................................................................................................19
Print Options ..............................................................................................................................20
Adjusting Preferences ..............................................................................................................21
Additional Features ...................................................................................................................23
Regular Inspections and Maintenance ....................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................25
Warranty and Disclaimer Information ......................................................................................26
Contacting Verathon
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Safety and Performance Summary ..........................................................................................28
Parts and Accessories ..............................................................................................................29
Technical Description ...............................................................................................................29
Technical Description: Battery Charger ..................................................................................31
Symbol Directory .......................................................................................................................33
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Important Information
Product Description
Notice to All
Operators
Biological Safety
The BladderScan® BVI 3000 is a B-mode ultrasonic instrument, portable
and battery operated, intended for the noninvasive measurement of
urinary bladder volume. A mechanical sector scanning transducer
provides cross-sectional images of the bladder from twelve scan planes.
Based on these images, the BladderScan automatically calculates the
estimated bladder volume in milliliters and displays it on a screen.
The BladderScan BVI 3000 should be used only by individuals who have
been trained and authorized by a physician or the institution providing
patient care. All operators should read this manual prior to using the BVI
3000. Failure to comply with these instructions may compromise the
performance of the instrument.
To date, exposure to pulsed diagnostic ultrasound has not been shown
to produce adverse effects. However, ultrasound should be used only
by medical professionals when clinically indicated, using the lowest
exposure times possible commensurate with clinical utility.
The ultrasonic output power of the BladderScan BVI 3000 is not useradjustable and is limited to the minimum level necessary for effective
performance. Data on acoustic output levels can be found in the section
titled “Technical Description,” beginning on page 29.
Statement of
Prescription
Statement of
Intended Use
Cautions
Caution: United States Federal law restricts this instrument to use by or
on the order of a physician.
The BladderScan BVI 3000 projects ultrasound energy through the lower
abdomen of the nonpregnant patient to obtain an image of the bladder,
which is used to determine bladder volume noninvasively.
Warning: Not intended for fetal use.
Warning: Not intended for use on pregnant patients.
Warning: There is the hazard of possible explosion if the BVI 3000
instrument is used in the presence of ammable anesthetics.
The BVI 3000 should not be used on a patient with open skin or wounds
in the suprapubic region.
The patient should not have a catheter in his/her bladder. This could
affect the accuracy of the instrument.
Use care with suprapubic/pelvic surgery patients. Scar tissue, incisions,
sutures and staples affect ultrasound transmission and reection.
Accuracy may be affected for patients with ascites or free oating uid
in the peritoneum.
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BladderScan® BVI 3000 Components
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Description of the BladderScan® BVI 3000
The BladderScan BVI 3000 consists of 4 main components: The Scanhead, Control Unit, Rechargeable
Battery, and the Battery Charger.
Scanhead
The scanhead transmits and receives
ultrasound, automatically moving its internal
transducer 360º to scan twelve planes and
produce a three-dimensional image of the
urinary bladder. The scanhead is connected to
the control unit by means of a cable.
Control Unit
The control unit provides all operating controls
for the scanning procedure by means of six
soft keys. The measured bladder volume and a
target-shaped aiming icon are clearly displayed
on the LCD screen, helping the operator to
achieve accurate measurement results.
Batteries & Charger
Two NiMH rechargeable batteries are included with the BladderScan BVI 3000. One battery can be
recharged in the battery charger while the other is being used to power the BVI 3000. This ensures that
there is no instrument downtime. The charger brings the battery to a full charge in 6 hours or less.
(See picture and instructions for charging the battery on the following page.)
Preparation For Use
Connecting the
Scanhead
Connect the scanhead to the input socket at the back of the instrument
by aligning the tabs on the scanhead plug with the matching slots on the
instrument socket. Press the plug straight in until you hear a click.
To remove the plug, grasp the black plastic ring and pull straight out. Do
not twist.
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Preparation For Use
To charge a battery, plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Remove the
label covering the battery contacts and slip the battery into the recess on
the top of the charger Fully charging the battery may take up to 6 hours.
Batteries may be stored in the charger. There is no danger of
overcharging the battery.
Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger
Check the color indicator lights on top of the battery charger to determine
the battery’s power status while charging.
Solid Green: When the battery is low on charge, charging begins in the
fast charge mode. During fast charge mode, the green light is solid. For a
fully discharged battery, fast charge mode lasts about two to three hours.
Quickly Blinking Green: When the battery reaches 80% of its charge
level, the charger starts to “top off” the charge and the green light
blinks quickly. At this point, you can use the battery in the BVI 3000
instrument.
Amber Light: In some cases the charger displays an amber light.
The amber light means the battery temperature is stabilizing before
recharging can begin. This may occur when the battery is taken from a
very cold or warm environment, or if the battery is defective. If the light
remains amber for over an hour, the battery is defective and must be
replaced.
Charging the
Batteries
Note: Battery life is extended
if you wait for about three
hours until the battery is fully
charged. Verathon recommends
that you store your spare
battery in the charger to
prevent instrument downtime
due to discharged batteries.
Note: Plugging and
unplugging the charger while
a battery is inserted causes no
damage. There is no danger
when the charger is plugged in
without the battery inserted.
Slowly Blinking Green Light: If the green light blinks slowly upon
inserting a battery, then the battery level is too low for fast charging. The
charger trickle charges the battery until the power level is high enough to
begin fast charging. At this point, fast charging begins automatically.
When the battery has been properly charged, install it in the BVI 3000 as
demonstrated in the illustration below.
Installing a Battery
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Preparation For Use
Battery release button. To remove the battery,
press the battery release button.
Battery Icon
Battery Care
The battery icon, located in the upper right corner of the LCD screen,
indicates the power status of the battery currently installed in your
instrument. Read the battery icon as follows:
A fully darkened battery icon indicates that the battery is
100%
The BladderScan® BVI 3000 draws very little power when it is turned
off; however, if you do not plan to use your instrument for several weeks,
you should remove the battery to prevent it from becoming discharged.
fully charged and ready for use.
A battery icon that is almost full indicates a partially
discharged battery.
75%
When the battery icon is half-darkened, the battery is
partially discharged. This is the most common display,
50%
shown during the majority of the battery’s charge life.
An almost empty battery icon indicates that the battery
is nearly discharged. While a few more scans can still be
25%
performed, the battery should be replaced at this point.
When the battery is fully discharged, the battery icon is
completely clear and the BVI 3000 does not work. The
0%
discharged battery must be replaced with a charged one.
The battery that is not in use should be stored in the charger so it remains
fully charged.
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Customizing the BladderScan® BVI 3000
You can customize the BladderScan BVI 3000 instrument by entering
your facility name and the current date and time. This information will
subsequently be included on all printouts of exam results. To customize
the BVI 3000:
• Turn the BVI 3000 on by pressing the on/off button
• On the Main Menu screen, press the ALT button to display the
Alternate Menu screen, illustrated below.
Important: If your BVI 3000 came with the PIN code option enabled, you must
enter your PIN code before you can access the Alternate Menu. The default PIN
code is “0000.” For information about how to personalize the PIN code, see the
section titled, “Adjusting Preferences,” on page 21.
• Press the NAME button. The Name Preset screen, with a 4 x 13
grid containing alphabetic, numeric, and punctuation characters, is
displayed.
Programming the
Facility Name
Note: Diagnostic Ultrasound
Corp. is now called
Verathon Inc.
Note: You may use any
combination of up to 27
characters when entering the
facility name. For example,
you can enter the name of the
hospital, clinic, or physician
supervising use of the
BVI 3000.
• Use the “arrow right” à and “arrow down” â buttons to highlight the
rst character you want to enter.
• When the desired character is highlighted, press the SEL button to
select it. The character(s) you have selected are displayed below the
character grid.
• Continue to use the “arrow right,” “arrow down,” and SEL buttons to
enter all the characters in your facility’s name. If you make a mistake,
use the ERASE button to delete the last character entered.
• When you are nished, press DONE to return to the Main Menu. The
programmed facility name will now be displayed on the Main Menu
screen.
Note: You can use the empty
character as a space to
separate words.
Note: When the arrow buttons
are held down, the cursor
moves one character a second.
When the cursor reaches the
end or bottom of the grid of
characters, it wraps around to
the rst character again.
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