Siemens Acuson NX3

An Elite Ultrasound System

The Acuson NX3 Elite ultrasound system is the nest generation mid-range cart-based system in the Siemens Acuson product line. Built from the ground up with a newly designed image processing architecture and a stunning new lightweight and compact design, it delivers both superb image quality on the largest monitor in its class, as well as workflow efficiencies using Siemens’ new tactile and touch UI. With a broad range of applications to meet both your day-to-day and specialized needs, the NX3 Elite is the system of choice for the most demanding shared service, general imaging and OB/GYN requirements in hospitals and clinics.

Below is a generalized description of this systems technology, specifications, features, and options. The below may not reflect the features and options available on units in our inventory.

Phased Transducers/Probes

P4-2 (1.3-4.4 MHz)
P8-4 (3.0-8.0 MHz) -Pediatrics

Curved Transducers/ Probes

CH5-2 (1.4-5.0 MHz)
C8-5 (5.0-8.0 MHz)
C8F3 (2.0-6.0 MHz) -3D

Linear Transducers/ Probes

VF10-5 (5.0-10.0 MHz)
VF12-4 (4.0-12.0 MHz)
VF16-5 (5.0-14.0 MHz)
VF13-5 (5.0-12.0 MHz) -Hockey

Endocavity Transducers/ Probes

EC9-4 (3.3-10.3 MHz)
EC10-5w (5.0-8.0 MHz)

Pencil Transducers/ Probes

CW2 (2 MHz)
CW5s (5 or 6 MHz)

All-digital signal processing and multi-beam formation technology provide best-in-class imaging in all modes and enable seamless integration of features and options to:

Enable parallel Quad beam processing of the RF signal data in the time and amplitude domains with new generation all digital beamformer technology
- 2D-mode line density: Up to 512 lines
- Processing channels: Up to 172,032 channels
- Total system dynamic range: > 227 dB
DTO™ Dynamic Tissue Optimization technology,Dynamic TCE™ tissue contrast enhancement technology, SieScape™ panoramic imaging, Advanced SieClear™ spatial compounding, SieClear™ compounding and Clarify™ vascular enhancement (VE) technology are built into the ACUSON NX3 Elite system to provide excellent image quality

Enhance productivity through application-specific imaging presets, TGO™ tissue grayscale optimization technology Doppler auto optimization, enhanced measurement and report functionality, knowledgebase workflow tools including syngo® Auto OB measurements, syngo® Auto Left Heart (Auto LH), Axius™ edge-assisted Ejection Fraction, QuikStart rapid boot and standardized imaging protocols

Streamline connectivity with solutions such as DICOM Print/Store, DICOM Modality Worklist, DICOM MPPS and DICOM structured reporting for OB/GYN, Vascular and Cardiac exams

Increase functionality with fourSight™ 4D transducer technology, Advanced fourSight™ technology, integrated stress echo, eSie Touch™ elastography imaging, syngo® Auto Follicle, syngo® Arterial Health Package (AHP)*, and Cadence™ contrast agent imaging technology**

System Dimensions

Height: 144.7 – 158.6 cm (57.0 – 62.4 in)
Width: 54 cm (21.3 in)
Depth: 92.3 cm (36.3 in)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) without OEM’s

User Interface

On-screen text, control panel overlay and operating instructions are available in the following languages: Chinese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Russian keyboard and operating instructions supported
Operating instructions are available in 24 additional languages
Thumbnail menu provides on-screen thumbnail images and dynamic clips during exams
On-screen acoustic power indicator (AIUM/NEMA output display standard)

Control Panel

10.4” touch screen (resolution 1024 x 768)
Simple, intuitive user interface with Home Base design minimizes repetitive hand motions and enables motor-memory learning
Vertical adjustment: 11 cm
Backlit key illumination
Variable key brightness indicates active functions
Task light
Customizable soft keys for easy and immediate viewing of on-screen menus
Full-size QWERTY keyboard supports text entry, function keys and system programming
Wrist support to help reduce operator fatigue

System

Height-adjustable control panel
Control panel with lock lever
Articulating monitor arm to help improve ergonomics
- Arm rotation: -80° to +80°
- FPD rotation: -80° to +80°
- Tilt: 15° to 70°
- Pull: 210 mm
Integrated high performance audio speakers
Wheels
- Castor size: 125 mm
- Front castor (2 ea): Total lock
- Rear castor (2 ea): Total lock

Monitor

Flat Panel Display (LED), 21.5-inch widescreen, color, high resolution, and progressive scan (non-interlaced) with In Plane Switching (IPS) technology
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Recordable image area clips: 800 x 600 pixels
Monitor tilt: 15° up, 80° down and swivel of ± 80°
Digital on-screen display of brightness control
Energy saving display power management
4 illumination controls including contrast, brightness control and task light
Angle of view: 178°

Hard Drive

Internal 500 GB hard drive
Allows storage of patient studies that include images, clips, reports and measurements
Image storage capacity up to 300,000 images with compression

System Applications & Reporting

Abdomen
General Imaging
Intraoperative/ Interventional
Emergency Medicine
Cranial
Pediatrics
Renal

Pain Management Imaging

Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Orthopedic

Women’s Imaging

Breast Imaging
Gynecology
Obstetrics
Elastography

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac Screening/ Survey
Fetal Echo
ECG
Fetal Echo
Stress Echo

Small Parts

Breast
Testicle
Thyroid

Urology Imaging

Pelvis
Penile
Prostate

Vascular Imaging

Arterial
Carotid
IMT
Digital
Transcranial
Venous

Structured Reporting

DICOM-Cardiac Structured Reporting
DICOM-Vascular Structured Reporting
DICOM-OB/GYN Structured Reporting