Ultrasound Transducer Leakage Testing with AmpSafe™
Ultrasound Transducer Leakage Testing with AmpSafe™
AmpSafe™ verifies the electrical safety of diagnostic ultrasound transducers — including TEE — by measuring test-medium (saline water) conductivity and transducer leakage current, independent of the ultrasound system.
What AmpSafe Does
AmpSafe™ is a microprocessor-based leakage tester for diagnostic transducers. It measures electrical leakage current between the probe and conductive test medium, verifying safety before patient contact or procedure use. The universal probe adapter enables quick connection across models, including many TEE probes. It works independently of the ultrasound system and features a fast on-screen readout of leakage current and medium conductivity.
When to Test
Leakage testing should be part of every clinical safety program.
Perform tests:
- Before each TEE procedure
- During cleaning and reprocessing cycles
- After probe repair, drop, or impact events
AmpSafe™ supports facility protocols, manufacturer recommendations, and acceptance testing for returned probes.
Quick, Safe Setup
- Prepare your test basin and saline medium per site procedure.
- Connect the AmpSafe™ electrode and the system-connector adapter (e.g., TC-ZIF for QLC260 systems).
- Attach the probe and follow the on-screen prompts for conductivity and leakage results.
Accessories & Options
Probe Adapters: Available for major manufacturers, including GE, Philips, and Siemens
AmpSafe™ Electrode: Compact design for bench-top basins or automated TEE cleaning systems
TC-ZIF Adapter
Connector interface for GE/Philips probes
AmpSafe™ Electrode
Basin electrode for conductivity measurement
Documentation & Traceability
AmpSafe™ readings can be logged with decontamination and chain-of-custody forms to support safety audits and accreditation reviews.
Each test documents:
- Medium conductivity
- Measured leakage current
- Probe ID and operator records
For complete operation details, refer to the AmpSafe User Manual.
FAQs
Q: Does AmpSafe require a specific ultrasound console?
A: No. AmpSafe operates independently of the ultrasound system, allowing use in repair labs and reprocessing departments.
Q: Can it be used for TEE transducers?
A: Yes. The universal adaptor and model-specific adapters enable all major TEE probes; see the manual and adapter list.
Q: What gets recorded for audits?
A: Each record includes medium conductivity and measured leakage current, plus your facility’s forms for chain-of-custody and reprocessing records.
Reach Us
We want to hear from you about your current probe repair challenges. Drop us an email or call and ask to speak to one of our awesome Customer Service Representatives.
1950 Lefthand Creek Lane, Longmont, CO 80501
+1 303.834.8413