Samsung HS60

The Samsung HS60 Ultrasound Machine is a
high-end multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system designed
to cover a wide range of applications including obstetrics,
abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small organs,
neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal,
MSK(conventional, superficial), urology, adult cardiac,
pediatric cardiac, and peripheral vessel.

The Samsung HS60 integrates a 128-channel S-Vision Imaging
Engine from the HS70A which provides support for a number of
high performance hardware such as a 21.5” LED monitor,
a fully customizable 10.1” LED touchscreen,
4 active probe ports, 4 premium single crystal transducers
(CA1-7ADm, CA2-9AD, PA1-5A, CV1-8AD),
and 5 advanced linear array transducers (LA3-14AD, LA3-16A,
LA2-9A, LA4-18BD, LA3-16AI).
These transducers effectively cover all requirements from
General Imaging applications.

Realistic Vue is Samsung’s leading 3D/4D technology on
the market, and is an outstanding fetal-maternal bonding tool
similar to GE’s HDlive. The HS60 also supports the unique and
automated 5D NT and 5D Follicle features along with
XI STIC and 3D XI. These technologies will
help enhance the physician’s diagnostic confidence during
pre-gestation and pregnancy stages.

On the other hand, the cardiovascular options of
the Samsung HS60 are limited since those weren’t the
target market. However, its strong transducer lineup and
General Imaging features such as Elastoscan, E-Strain,
Panoramic, Needle Mate+, and CEUS+ allow for
more in-depth studies.

Review:
The Samsung HS60 and HS50 are born twins in 2017.
The Samsung HS60 Ultrasound Machine has a
few more features and transducers,
but they both essentially look the same,
and have the same imaging and ergonomic tools.
In addition, many similarities have been identified with
the Samsung HS70A, whose technologies and
clinical concepts have been borrowed from
the WS80A and the RS80A.

The Samsung HS60 is categorized as a
high-end entry level ultrasound system,
and is similar to the GE Logiq S7, and the GE Voluson S6.
Its General Imaging and 3D/4D options for Obstetrics and
Gynecology are better than those of the GE Logiq S7 and
similar those of the GE Voluson S6.

Samsung systems are known for
being great ergonomic systems that integrate “easy-to-use”
automated features, as one would expect from
the #1 commercial electronics giant.
With its recently upgraded “S-Vision system architecture”,
the Samsung HS60 becomes quieter, sleeker, and lighter.
Its image quality is also greatly improved due to
its single crystal transducers and its S-Harmonic,
ClearVision and MultiVision imaging technologies.

Touch customization combined with
Samsung’s user interface options greatly increase
work efficiency and reduce the unnecessary workload from
repeated operations and actions. These interface options
include Quick Preset, EZ-Exam+, EZ Compare,
Measure Navigation, and Quick Scan.

The Samsung HS series are rich in features for
both General Imaging and OB/GYN applications.
E-Strain on the Samsung HS60 is one of those unique options
that enhances the accuracy and efficiency of elastography.
Unfortunately, CEUS+ is not yet clinically acceptable,
and more clinical evaluations and validations seem to
be required for its approval.

With outstanding premium linear transducers, Elastoscan,
E-Strain, and Needle Mate+, the clinical coverage of
interventional radiology is expanded, and the accuracy and
efficiency of biopsy procedures are reinforced.
If medical professionals need a system for OB/GYN with
especially strong 3D/4D features, then the Samsung HS60 and
HS50 are two of the best options in the mid to
high-end entry level range of ultrasound systems,
competing with the GE Voluson S6 and the GE Voluson P8.

SPECIFICATIONS
Digital beamformer
Displayed imaging depth 0 – 38 cm (probe dependent)
Minimum depth of field 0 – 2 cm (probe dependent)
Maximum depth of field 0 – 38 cm (probe dependent)
Continuous dynamic receive focus/continuous dynamic receive aperture
Adjustable dynamic range from 30 to 256 dB
Electrical power
Voltage 100 – 240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 800 VA with Peripheral
Dimensions and Weight
Height 1,335 ~ 1,710 mm
Width 530 mm
Depth 750 mm
Weight with monitor 79.84 kg ( 176lb.)