Hologic Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometer
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$3,178.00
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The Sahara Advanced Clinical
software is an easy-to-use
Windows-based program that
combines patients’ real-time test
results with biographical information
and population reference data. Simply
install the program on any standard
PC or laptop to perform on-line
bone density testing with a
comprehensive database for research
and clinical applications. Connect to a
standard color printer to produce full
color Patient Test Reports to enhance
your presentation of test results to
patients and referring physicians.
• Menu driven
• User friendly menus prompt you
through all operations
• Automatically operates the Sahara
Bone Sonometer
• Captures Sahara test results on-line
Automated Quality Control
Monitoring
• QC results conveniently captured
on-line
• Automatically plots day-to-day QC
data
• Saves valuable time by eliminating
the need for manual logs and charts
• Automatically calculates QC plot
statistics
• Provides a permanent QC record
Automated Database Management
• Provides a reliable back-up of
patient and QC data
• Easy and convenient data storage
and retrieval
• Microsoft Access compatible for data
analysis and sorting
Immediate Results and Documentation
1. Radiation-free
Improves patient acceptance. Does not require a
registered x-ray technologist to operate the system.
2. Fully Dry Operation
No water required! No water bladders that can
puncture and leak. No mixing of water and
surfactant. No variability in test results due to
air bubbles or ?uctuations in water temperature.
Easier, portable, more convenient for patients and
operator.
3. Minimal Gel
Gel is applied only to the transducer pads, not
to the patient’s heel. Easy to clean for faster
throughput.
4. Simple to Operate
Pressing one button starts and completes the test.
5. Compact and lightweight
Just 10 kg (22 lbs.), Sahara comes equipped
with a built-in handle for portability and
requires less than 1,550 square centimeters of
?oor space.
6. Minimal Operator Training
Supplied 20-minute training video covers all the
instruction needed for basic operation.
7. Rapid Measurement Time
A Sahara measurement takes only 10 seconds!
Sahara oil-based gel produces faster
measurement than systems that use water or
water-based gels.
8. Estimates BMD, provides T-Score and
Spectification:
IEC 601-1 Class II Type BF.IPXO. The UL classi?cation for the Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometer is Class II
Equipment.
Measurement Site Calcaneus (heel)
Coupling Method Sahara Coupling Gel only
Measurement Time Less than 10 seconds
Patient Reports Built-in Strip Printer
Measurements Estimated heel BMD and Quantitative Ultrasound Index
(QUI/Stiffness), obtained from measured BUA and SOS
C.V.: Absolute Precision:
Estimated Heel BMD 3% 0.014g/cm
SOS 0.22% 3.4 m/s
QUI/Stiffness 2.6% 2.2
BUA 3.7% 26 dB/Mhz
QC Check Daily, using supplied QC phantom
Operating Temperature Range 60°-100° F (15°-37.8° C)
Operating Humidity Range 20-80% R.H. non condensing
Shipping and Storage Ambient Temperature: 0° to 120° F (-17.8° - 49° C)
Relative Humidity: 20% -95%
Atmospheric Pressure: 500hPa –1060 hPap
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, <60 watts (automatically adjusts
from 100 VAC to 240 VAC, and 50 Hz to 60 Hz)
CPU Embedded microprocessor
Ultrasonic Energy Isppa < 0.001 W/cm typical
Isppa < 0.001 mW/cm typical
Mechanical Index (MI) < 0.01 typical
Pulse Reception Rate (PRR) <200 Hz
Safety Standards IEC601-1, UL2601-1, CSA C22.2 No 601-1-M90I
Size 43 cm x 36 cm x 30 cm (17"D x 14"W x 12"H)
Weight 10 kg (22 lb.)
Declaration of Acoustic Output in
Accordance with IEC61157 Nominal Frequency: 0.6MHz
Peak-negative acoustic pressure (p-) <1 MPa
Output beam intensity: (Iob) : <20mW/cm
Spatial-peak temporal-average <100mW/cm
Z-Score
Sahara is the only ultrasound bone sonometer
that estimates BMD and determines BMD
T-scores. Risk of fracture is determined by the
Z-score plotted on the Patient Report Form.
9. Built-in Microprocessor and Printer
External computer and printer not required.
Saves space and contributes to ease of operation.
10. Reimbursed by Medicare
Medicare reimburses Sahara bone density studies
under CPT Code 76977 (ultrasound bone
density measurement and interpretation,
peripheral site(s), any mehtod)
software is an easy-to-use
Windows-based program that
combines patients’ real-time test
results with biographical information
and population reference data. Simply
install the program on any standard
PC or laptop to perform on-line
bone density testing with a
comprehensive database for research
and clinical applications. Connect to a
standard color printer to produce full
color Patient Test Reports to enhance
your presentation of test results to
patients and referring physicians.
• Menu driven
• User friendly menus prompt you
through all operations
• Automatically operates the Sahara
Bone Sonometer
• Captures Sahara test results on-line
Automated Quality Control
Monitoring
• QC results conveniently captured
on-line
• Automatically plots day-to-day QC
data
• Saves valuable time by eliminating
the need for manual logs and charts
• Automatically calculates QC plot
statistics
• Provides a permanent QC record
Automated Database Management
• Provides a reliable back-up of
patient and QC data
• Easy and convenient data storage
and retrieval
• Microsoft Access compatible for data
analysis and sorting
Immediate Results and Documentation
1. Radiation-free
Improves patient acceptance. Does not require a
registered x-ray technologist to operate the system.
2. Fully Dry Operation
No water required! No water bladders that can
puncture and leak. No mixing of water and
surfactant. No variability in test results due to
air bubbles or ?uctuations in water temperature.
Easier, portable, more convenient for patients and
operator.
3. Minimal Gel
Gel is applied only to the transducer pads, not
to the patient’s heel. Easy to clean for faster
throughput.
4. Simple to Operate
Pressing one button starts and completes the test.
5. Compact and lightweight
Just 10 kg (22 lbs.), Sahara comes equipped
with a built-in handle for portability and
requires less than 1,550 square centimeters of
?oor space.
6. Minimal Operator Training
Supplied 20-minute training video covers all the
instruction needed for basic operation.
7. Rapid Measurement Time
A Sahara measurement takes only 10 seconds!
Sahara oil-based gel produces faster
measurement than systems that use water or
water-based gels.
8. Estimates BMD, provides T-Score and
Spectification:
IEC 601-1 Class II Type BF.IPXO. The UL classi?cation for the Sahara Clinical Bone Sonometer is Class II
Equipment.
Measurement Site Calcaneus (heel)
Coupling Method Sahara Coupling Gel only
Measurement Time Less than 10 seconds
Patient Reports Built-in Strip Printer
Measurements Estimated heel BMD and Quantitative Ultrasound Index
(QUI/Stiffness), obtained from measured BUA and SOS
C.V.: Absolute Precision:
Estimated Heel BMD 3% 0.014g/cm
SOS 0.22% 3.4 m/s
QUI/Stiffness 2.6% 2.2
BUA 3.7% 26 dB/Mhz
QC Check Daily, using supplied QC phantom
Operating Temperature Range 60°-100° F (15°-37.8° C)
Operating Humidity Range 20-80% R.H. non condensing
Shipping and Storage Ambient Temperature: 0° to 120° F (-17.8° - 49° C)
Relative Humidity: 20% -95%
Atmospheric Pressure: 500hPa –1060 hPap
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, <60 watts (automatically adjusts
from 100 VAC to 240 VAC, and 50 Hz to 60 Hz)
CPU Embedded microprocessor
Ultrasonic Energy Isppa < 0.001 W/cm typical
Isppa < 0.001 mW/cm typical
Mechanical Index (MI) < 0.01 typical
Pulse Reception Rate (PRR) <200 Hz
Safety Standards IEC601-1, UL2601-1, CSA C22.2 No 601-1-M90I
Size 43 cm x 36 cm x 30 cm (17"D x 14"W x 12"H)
Weight 10 kg (22 lb.)
Declaration of Acoustic Output in
Accordance with IEC61157 Nominal Frequency: 0.6MHz
Peak-negative acoustic pressure (p-) <1 MPa
Output beam intensity: (Iob) : <20mW/cm
Spatial-peak temporal-average <100mW/cm
Z-Score
Sahara is the only ultrasound bone sonometer
that estimates BMD and determines BMD
T-scores. Risk of fracture is determined by the
Z-score plotted on the Patient Report Form.
9. Built-in Microprocessor and Printer
External computer and printer not required.
Saves space and contributes to ease of operation.
10. Reimbursed by Medicare
Medicare reimburses Sahara bone density studies
under CPT Code 76977 (ultrasound bone
density measurement and interpretation,
peripheral site(s), any mehtod)
