Philips BV Pulsera C-Arm

The Philips BV Pulsera C-Arm is a multi-application mobile X-ray imaging system for the most challenging interventional procedures in Pain Management, General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Neurovascular and Cardiac surgeries. BV Pulsera is a powerful fluoroscopy system with a high-resolution CCD camera, outstanding image quality with low X-ray dosage, crisp, clear images and superior penetration power.

Clear Visualization

The Philips BV Pulsera features a full-range of radiation management protocols that allow low X-ray doses even during lengthy procedures, while still providing excellent image quality. The Pulsera comes equipped with unique technology to help maintain clear visualization of dense anatomy and complex vasculature:

• High Power Pulsed Exposure visualizes fast moving anatomy with outstanding image quality for a virtually unlimited amount of time.
• Unique BodySmart software promotes first time right imaging and dose efficiency. It delivers consistently superb image contrast by adapting the measuring field to the area of interest.
• Automatic contrast and brightness - single touch adjustment of contrast/brightness to the ROI to enhance details in real time.
• High Definition Fluoroscopy provides full contrast for the steepest projections, like lateral hip exams.
• Digital Exposure (Sharp Shot) mode allows a single high-quality image to be taken for archiving and printing.
• Ortho Plus - applies extra X-ray power to visualize challenging regions of interest with normal or obese patients.

Philips BV Pulsera C Arm Specifications

X-Ray System

Specialty Packages Available

• Extended processing.
• Vascular functions.
• Extended vascular functions.
• Cardiac Pulsed functions.

Generator

• 80 kHz High frequency.
• 7.5 kW full-wave.
• Up to 120 kVp.
• Up to 60 mA for radiographic film exposures.
• Continuous fluoro boost mode up to 20 mA.
• Pulsed fluoro mode.
• Pulsed fluorography mode up to 60 mA.
• Full power from outlet:
• 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
• 100V-20A to 240V-10A.

X-Ray Tube

• Rotating anode X-ray tube.
• Focal spots: 0.3 mm and 0.6 mm.
• Anode heat capacity: 300,000 HU.
• Anode cooling rate: 70,000 HU/min.
• Housing heat capacity: 1,900,000 HU.
• Anode diameter: 2.8 in.
• Anode angle: 10°.

Collimator

• Iris collimation with dual opposing lead shutters allowing elliptical, round and rectangular collimation.
• Minimum beam size < 5 X 5 cm2.
• Iris and shutters are continuously variable.
• All functions remotely controlled from the C-Arm control panel.

Fluoroscopy Mode

• Focal spot: 0.3 mm and 0.6 mm.
• kVp range: 40 – 120 kVp.
• mA range: 0.2 – 20 mA continuous High Definition fluoro boost mode.
• Auto and manual modes.
• Continuous or Pulsed operation.
• APF varies mA, kVp and camera gain.
• User specific APF tables.

Pulsed Fluoroscopy Mode

• Half Dose Fluoroscopy.
• Quarter Dose Fluoroscopy.
• Focal spot: 0.6 mm.
• kVp range: 40 – 120 kVp.
• mA range: 0.4 – 12 mA.
• Pulse rate: 6.25 or 12.5 pulses per second.
• Pulse width: 11 to 37 milliseconds.
• Computer controlled APF, mA, kVp and camera gain.

Pulsed Fluorography Mode

• Focal spot: 0.6 mm.
• kVp range: 40 – 110 kVp.
• mA range: Up to 60 mA.
• Pulse rate: 3 to 30 pulses per second. (optional)
• Pulse width: 8.0 / 9.5 / 11.1 milliseconds.
• Computer controlled camera iris, mA, kVp, & camera gain.

Digital Exposure Mode

• Focal spot: 0.6 mm.
• kVp range: 40 – 110 kVp.
• mA range: 1.0 – 75 mA.

Radiographic Mode

• Focal spot: 0.6 mm.
• kVp range: 40 – 120 kVp.
• Fixed 60 mA.
• 0.6 mm - mAs range: 3.2 – 125 mAs.

Video Imaging System

Image Intensifier

• 9 in Image Intensifier
• Tri-mode 9 in/7 in/5 in image intensifier
• 9 in.: 1.6 lp/mm
• 7 in.: 2.1 lp/mm
• 5 in.: 2.9 lp/mm
• DQE: 65% (typical)
• 12 in Image Intensifier (optional)
• Tri-mode 12 in/9 in/7 in image intensifier
• 12 in.: 1.2 lp/mm
• 9 in.: 1.4 lp/mm
• 7 in.: 2.0 lp/mm
• DQE: 65% (typical)

Video Camera

• High resolution CCD camera.
• 525 line/frame.
• Full frame capture.
• 360° motorized rotation.
• Left-right image reversal.
• Top-bottom image reversal.
• Negative mode.
• Computer controlled features: (optional)
• Gain.
• Blanking.
• Camera iris.

Video Monitors

• Dual 17 in high resolution, anti-glare, anti-static.
• Ambient room light sensor.
• Multi-LED X-ray “ON” indicator.

Hardcopy Options

• Thermal printer. (optional)
• DICOM. (optional)
• Image Capture Device. (optional)
• Laser aiming device. (optional)

C-Arm Dimensions

• Height: 71 / 91 in. (1805 / 2305 mm)
• Width: 35 in. (880 mm)
• Length: 76 in. (1930 mm)
• Weight: 695 lbs 315 kg.

Workstation Dimensions

• Height: 69 in (1760 mm)
• Width: 32 in (800 mm)
• Depth: 37 in (925 mm)