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GE Vivid S5 Ultrasound System
GE HealthCare’s Vivid S5 is a mobile ultrasound console intended primarily for echocardiography, with additional capability in vascular and general imaging. It has its own adult cardiac probes, the 3S-RS and 3Sc-RS.
- Adult and paediatric cardiac
- Transoesophageal
- Stress echo
- Peripheral vascular
- Abdominal and Ob/Gyn
- Small organ
Overview
GE’s FDA filing describes the Vivid S5/S6 as a mobile console with a wide assortment of electronic array transducers, intended primarily for echocardiography. Its indications also cover peripheral vascular, abdominal, fetal and obstetric, small organ, urological and intraoperative work.
The S5 differs from the S6 in its adult cardiac probes: GE lists the 3S-RS and 3Sc-RS for the S5 only, and SI/SRI and TSI as available only on the S6. GE’s FDA clearance for the pair dates from 2007 and its current Vivid S-series page features the S70N, so Ultravision can advise on the current equivalent and still service installed systems.
GE’s current Vivid S-series does not include the Vivid S5. We can advise on the current models and still service Vivid S5 systems already installed.
- Manufacturer
- GE HealthCare
- Series
- Vivid
- Used for
- Cardiology
- Supplied by
- Ultravision, Dubai
Key features
- ComfortScan probe design
- GE says the S5 and S6 probes use a ComfortScan design with the RS connector and a lightweight transducer cable.
- LVO Contrast
- GE’s application chart marks LVO Contrast for the 3S-RS and 3Sc-RS adult cardiac probes and for the 6Tc-RS TEE probe.
- Stress applications
- Exercise, pharmacologic and LVO stress are marked for the 3S-RS and 3Sc-RS adult cardiac probes.
- Coded pulse
- GE groups B-flow, Coded Harmonics and Coded phase inversion under the system’s Coded Pulse mode.
Specifications
From GE HealthCare’s FDA 510(k) filing K071985, shared by the Vivid S5 and S6, and GE’s S5/S6 transducer guide. Options and configurations vary by region; we confirm the exact specification in every quotation.
| System type | Mobile ultrasound console, intended primarily for echocardiography |
|---|---|
| Imaging modes | B, M, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, combined modes, harmonic imaging, coded pulse |
| Coded pulse | B-flow, Coded Harmonics and Coded phase inversion |
| Probe connector | Miniaturized RS connector |
Service, probes and training
Our Dubai team supports the GE Vivid S5 after delivery: installation coordination, application training for your sonographers, preventive maintenance, repairs and probe repair, under a service contract or as one-off visits.
GE Vivid S5: questions
What is the GE Vivid S5 used for?
GE’s FDA filing describes the Vivid S5/S6 as a mobile ultrasound console intended primarily for echocardiography, with additional capability in vascular and general ultrasound imaging. GE’s transducer guide lists adult and paediatric cardiac, transoesophageal, vascular and abdominal probes for the Vivid S5.
Which adult cardiac probes does the Vivid S5 use?
GE lists the 3S-RS (1.5–3.6 MHz) and 3Sc-RS (1.3–4.0 MHz) phased array probes for adult cardiac and abdominal imaging on the Vivid S5 only. The Vivid S6 takes the M4S-RS instead. Probes and options can vary by country.
Can the Vivid S5 be used for stress echocardiography?
GE’s application chart marks exercise, pharmacologic and LVO stress for the Vivid S5’s 3S-RS and 3Sc-RS adult cardiac probes. LVO Contrast is marked for the same two probes and for the 6Tc-RS transoesophageal probe.
Does the GE Vivid S5 have paediatric probes?
GE lists the 6S-RS, 7S-RS, 10S-RS and 12S-RS phased array probes for paediatric cardiac and neonatal head imaging on the Vivid S5, the 9T-RS multiplane TEE probe for paediatric cardiac work, and the 8C-RS curved array for paediatric abdominal scans.
Does Ultravision still support the GE Vivid S5?
Ultravision Medical Equipment Trading in Dubai supplies GE HealthCare ultrasound systems in the UAE and supports installed Vivid S5 units with maintenance and repairs. GE’s current Vivid S-series page does not list the S5, so call +971 4 294 9965 to confirm what is available.
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