BD Bard Site Rite 6

The Bard Site Rite 6 Portable Ultrasound by Eighteen Medical is a compact, easy-to-use device designed to help with the safe placement of needles and catheters while reducing the risk of arterial punctures and hematomas. This portable ultrasound shows clear images of organs and blood vessels on its large 12.1-inch color monitor, making it simple to read even during busy procedures.

Description & Key Points:

• Clear Imaging:
  • Offers a deep image view up to 6 cm, ideal for both shallow and deep needle guidance.
  • The 12.1-inch color monitor provides bright and easy-to-read images.
• Portability & Convenience:
  • Lightweight design (10 lbs) with dimensions of 12” (height) x 13” (width) x 5” (depth) makes it highly portable.
  • Comes with an optional rolling stand for added mobility in clinical settings.
• Long Battery Life:
  • Operates for 60 minutes on its internal battery, with a fast full charge time of 1.75 hours.
• Safety & Standards:
  • Meets IEC 60601-1 safety standards, ensuring reliable performance during continuous operation.

Specifications:

• Power:
  • Can be powered using an AC adapter, internal battery, or external DC battery pack.
  • Maximum power consumption is 82 Watts.
• Probe Details:
  • Uses a Linear Vascular Access Probe (L-VA) with a frequency of 5-10 MHz.
  • Elevation focus is at 1.8 cm with a maximum scan depth of 6.0 cm and a scan width of 1.9 cm.
  • Offers lateral foci settings:
    • 1.5 cm image depth with a 0.6 cm focal depth
    • 3.0 cm image depth with a 1.5 cm focal depth
    • 4.5 cm image depth with a 3.0 cm focal depth
    • 6.0 cm image depth with a 5.0 cm focal depth
• Operating Conditions:
  • Designed to work in temperatures between 59°F to 100°F (15°C to 38°C) and humidity levels from 5% to 85% (non-condensing).
• Battery Pack:
  • Equipped with a Lithium Ion battery, having a nominal output voltage of 10.8 VDC, a maximum output current of 6 Amps, and full charge power of 52 Wh.