Verathon BladderScan i10

Asset Type

Bladder Scanner

Manufacturer

Verathon

Model

BladderScan i10

Manual Reference

BladderScan i10 Operations & Maintenance Manual, document 0900-5129 REV-03, effective June 6, 2022. The provided manual states that this edition is intended for use in Canada.

Manufacturer Recommendation / AEM Status

Manufacturer-Listed Inspection Frequency

Verathon lists a weekly visual inspection of the following components for damage or cracks:

• Console
• Probe
• Probe cable
• Optional printer and printer cable
• Workstation
• Power adapter
• Power cable
• Power cord
• Battery or batteries
• Plugs

Cracks that allow fluid ingress into the console or probe may affect system performance.

Calibration Status

The manual states that the BladderScan i10 does not require routine or periodic calibration under normal use.

The manufacturer provides a CaliScan test to evaluate the probe’s mechanical components and transducer function. CaliScan may be used:

• For preventive maintenance when required by facility policy or regional regulation
• After the probe has been dropped
• After the probe has been stored for an extended period
• As a diagnostic test when probe performance is questioned

CaliScan is a functional test. It is not a calibration procedure, and the manual specifically states that calibration is not normal scheduled maintenance.

Self-Test

The manufacturer’s onboard self-test checks:

• Internal memory
• Connected external storage devices
• Console hardware
• Installed battery
• Probe
• Optional printer
• BladderScan i10 software

The manual does not assign a specific recurring interval to the self-test. Including it during scheduled PM is a facility PM activity supported by the available manufacturer test, not a manufacturer-listed periodic frequency.

Battery Replacement

The manual does not list a fixed calendar-based battery replacement interval.

Consider replacing the battery when the time between charges becomes significantly reduced and interferes with normal use.

• Lithium-ion battery part number: 0400-0155
• Typical operating time when fully charged: More than 24 hours of normal use
• Typical charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours
• Initial charging time: May take approximately three hours

Service and Repair Limitation

System components are not user-serviceable. Other than maintenance specifically included in the manual, service and repairs must be completed by a qualified technician or authorized BladderScan service representative. The manual does not provide circuit diagrams, component-level repair procedures, or a detailed post-repair safety-test matrix.

AEM Status

If a facility performs this PM at a different interval or changes the listed activities, that should be handled under the facility’s approved AEM program, risk assessment, maintenance history, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What This PM Procedure Covers

• Manufacturer-listed weekly component inspection
• Console, workstation, probe, cable, battery, and accessory condition
• Power adapter and power-cord inspection
• Startup and touchscreen operation
• Battery charging and battery-operation checks
• Onboard self-test
• CaliScan probe-function test
• Basic scan-function verification
• Optional printer and barcode-scanner checks
• Cleaning and final return-to-service review

Required Tools and Equipment

• Charged BladderScan i10 battery
• Verathon power adapter and power cord
• BladderScan i10 calibration kit for CaliScan testing
• Ultrasound gel
• Suitable bladder phantom or facility-approved scan target for functional verification
• USB flash drive when export testing is included
• Thermal paper when an optional printer is installed
• Manufacturer-compatible cleaning and disinfection supplies
• Electrical safety analyzer only when testing is required by facility policy

The manual does not require a volume-calibration analyzer for routine maintenance and does not provide a numeric phantom-volume tolerance for routine PM.

Step-by-Step PM Procedure

1. Identify the System and Review Maintenance History

Action:

Record the asset number, serial number, location, installed accessories, previous PM date, recent repairs, drops, liquid exposure, reported problems, and battery age or replacement history when available.

Confirm whether the facility uses the manufacturer-listed weekly inspection interval, a separate scheduled PM interval, or an approved AEM schedule.

Expected outcome: The system and applicable maintenance basis are correctly identified.

2. Remove the System From Clinical Use

Action:

Confirm that the system is not being used for a patient exam. Remove or protect stored patient information according to facility privacy policy before service, transfer, or vendor return.

Expected outcome: The PM can be completed without interrupting patient care or exposing patient information.

3. Inspect the Console

Action:

Inspect the console for:

• Cracks or openings that could allow fluid ingress
• Loose or missing hardware
• Damaged battery door or latch
• Damaged touchscreen
• Gel, cleaner, or disinfectant residue
• Damaged power, USB, USB-C, or probe ports
• Missing or illegible labels
• Signs of liquid intrusion, impact, or overheating

Expected outcome: The console is intact, clean, dry, and free of unsafe damage.

4. Inspect the Probe and Probe Cable

Action:

Inspect the probe housing, probe dome, probe button, direction indicators, cable jacket, strain reliefs, connector, connector pins, and mating area.

Look specifically for cracks, cuts, exposed conductors, looseness, fluid-ingress paths, or evidence that the probe was dropped.

Expected outcome: The probe, cable, and connector are intact and suitable for use.

Remove from service: Any crack or damage that may permit fluid ingress into the probe or console.

5. Inspect the Workstation and Accessories

Action:

When installed, inspect:

• Mobile workstation
• Console mounting hardware
• Wheels and casters
• Printer and printer cable
• Barcode scanner and cable
• Probe holder
• Battery charger
• Accessory storage areas

Confirm that the console is securely mounted and that cables are routed without excessive bending, twisting, pinching, or strain.

Expected outcome: The workstation and accessories are secure, stable, and undamaged.

6. Inspect the Power System

Action:

Inspect the manufacturer-supplied power adapter, power cable, power cord, plugs, connector insulation, and battery charger when installed.

Do not use components with cracks, broken insulation, exposed wiring, bent contacts, overheating damage, or other deterioration.

Expected outcome: The power system is complete and free of visible damage.

7. Inspect the Battery

Action:

Remove and inspect the battery for:

• Cracked or leaking case
• Swelling or deformation
• Corroded or contaminated contacts
• Impact damage
• Evidence of overheating
• Reduced runtime reported by users

Press the battery test button and confirm that the charge-level indicators operate. Reinstall the battery and verify that the battery door closes and latches securely.

Expected outcome: The battery is physically intact, correctly detected, and retains sufficient charge for testing.

Remove from service: A leaking, cracked, swollen, overheating, or otherwise damaged battery.

8. Verify External-Power and Charging Operation

Action:

Connect the Verathon power adapter and power cord. Confirm that:

• The console detects external power
• The battery indicator shows charging status
• The power connection remains stable when cables are gently manipulated
• No flashing-red overheating or excessive-current indication appears

Disconnect external power before attempting to scan. The probe’s scanning functions are disabled while the console is connected to external power.

Expected outcome: The battery charges normally, and the system operates without overheating or charging errors.

9. Verify Startup and User Interface

Action:

Turn the system on and allow startup to complete. Verify:

• The Home screen appears normally
• The touchscreen responds across the usable display area
• The battery percentage is displayed
• The date and time are correct
• The asset tag is correct when configured
• Brightness and volume controls respond
• The speaker produces normal system tones
• No unresolved error messages appear

Expected outcome: The system starts normally and the user interface operates correctly.

10. Run the Onboard Self-Test

Action:

1. From the Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Self-Test.
3. Allow testing to complete.
4. Review all displayed results.
5. Print or document the results when required.

The self-test evaluates memory, connected storage, console hardware, battery, probe, optional printer, and software.

Expected outcome: All self-test items report normal or passing results.

Remove from service: Any failed or abnormal self-test result that cannot be corrected through approved operator procedures.

11. Complete the CaliScan Test

Action:

1. Use the BladderScan i10 calibration kit.
2. Confirm the system is disconnected from external power.
3. From the Home screen, tap Settings and then Self-Test.
4. Tap CaliScan.
5. Review the instructions and tap Test.
6. Do not turn the system off, disconnect the probe, or connect external power while testing.
7. Review the displayed result.

If the probe fails, restart the system and repeat the test once. If it continues to fail, contact Verathon Customer Care or the authorized service representative.

Expected outcome: The probe passes CaliScan.

Important: CaliScan tests probe mechanical components and transducer function. It is not a volume-calibration adjustment.

12. Verify Basic Scan Operation

Action:

Disconnect external power and confirm that the battery has sufficient charge.

Using ultrasound gel and a suitable phantom or facility-approved target:

• Start a scan using the probe button
• Confirm the probe button responds
• Confirm live B-mode aiming operates when enabled
• Confirm the probe completes its scanning motion
• Confirm the end-scan tone is heard
• Confirm a scan result and associated image display appear
• Confirm B-mode and C-mode views can be opened when configured

Do not assign an arbitrary volume-accuracy tolerance. The provided manual does not list a routine PM phantom-volume tolerance.

Expected outcome: The probe scans normally, produces an image and volume result, and does not display an equipment fault.

13. Test Saved-Exam and Export Functions

Action:

When permitted by facility policy, use non-patient test information to verify:

• An exam can be saved
• A saved exam can be recalled
• USB media is recognized
• Exam export completes when export testing is included
• Test records can be deleted or otherwise managed according to facility policy

Use only a passive USB flash drive.

Expected outcome: Storage and export functions operate without errors.

14. Test Optional Accessories

Action:

Printer, when installed:

• Confirm the printer is detected
• Verify paper is correctly loaded
• Print a self-test or test exam
• Confirm the print is legible and feeds correctly

Barcode scanner, when installed:

• Scan a non-patient test barcode
• Confirm the expected value appears in the selected field

Expected outcome: Installed accessories communicate with the console and operate normally.

15. Clean and Disinfect

Action:

Clean and disinfect the console, probe, and cable using only the processes and compatible products identified by Verathon.

Do not:

• Immerse system components
• Autoclave or sterilize components using steam, ethylene oxide, or radiation
• Use abrasive or metal brushes
• Allow liquid to enter openings or cracked surfaces

Ensure the touchscreen and probe are completely dry before final testing or return to service.

Expected outcome: The system is clean, dry, and free of residue or contamination.

16. Final Review

Action:

Confirm:

• All components are reconnected correctly
• The battery door is secure
• The probe is stored safely
• The workstation is stable
• The power cord and accessories are properly routed
• No failed tests or unresolved error messages remain
• Test patient information has been removed
• The system is fully assembled and ready for use

Expected outcome: The BladderScan i10 is complete, functional, and safe for clinical use.

Electrical Safety Testing

The provided manual does not list recurring electrical safety testing as a manufacturer-required PM activity and does not provide manufacturer-specific leakage-current or ground-resistance limits.

The system is listed as internally powered, Type BF. The external power system does not provide a conventional protective-earth test point for routine ground-resistance testing. Do not document a fabricated protective-earth measurement.

When facility policy requires electrical safety testing, test the applicable configuration according to the analyzer manufacturer’s instructions, facility policy, and applicable criteria.

Protective-Earth Resistance

Not applicable unless the specific installed accessory or power configuration includes a protective-earth connection.

When applicable, ground resistance is measured in ohms, with an expected result of ≤ 0.5 Ω or facility/NFPA 99 criteria if different.

Touch/Chassis Leakage

Touch/chassis leakage measured in microamps:

Facility limit used =

Result =

Pass / Fail =

Power Adapter Visual Inspection

Pass / Fail =

Pass / Fail Criteria

PM Pass

Pass the PM when:

• The manufacturer-listed component inspection is acceptable
• No fluid-ingress cracks or unsafe physical damage are present
• The power adapter, power cord, battery, probe, and cables are intact
• The battery charges and powers the system normally
• Startup completes without unresolved errors
• The touchscreen, controls, speaker, and indicators operate
• The self-test reports no failed or abnormal results
• CaliScan passes when included
• Basic scan operation completes successfully
• Installed accessories operate normally
• Facility-required electrical safety testing passes
• The system is clean, dry, complete, and safe for use

Remove From Service

Remove the system from service when:

• The console or probe has cracks that may permit fluid ingress
• The probe, cable, connector, power adapter, or power cord is damaged
• The battery is leaking, cracked, swollen, overheating, or drawing excessive current
• The battery will not charge or cannot provide usable operating time
• Startup, self-test, or CaliScan repeatedly fails
• Scan motion does not complete
• No image or volume result can be produced during a controlled functional test
• The touchscreen or essential controls are unreliable
• An unresolved system error remains
• Facility-required electrical safety testing fails
• The system cannot be verified safe for clinical use

Use the manufacturer service manual, facility policy, and approved AEM program to determine the final PM interval and return-to-service requirements.