BioCon-500

No routine annual calibration is required for any of the BioCon bladder scanners. However, if your BioCon hasn’t had the latest calibration software installed (updated from Jan 2019) you may still need an annual calibration. The calibration software is back upgradeable on all units. Contact de Smit Medical to determine your software levels if in doubt.
Absolutely not. This may damage the probe and will invalidate any warranties. Refer to our cleaning instructions for compatible cleaning solutions and methods.
For high BMI patients, BioCon bladder scanners have a deep scan depth. Please note when scanning high BMI patients, greater pressure may need to be applied in order to achieve a reading (depending upon depth of adipose tissue). In certain patients, you may need to lift the ‘apron’ to gain better access to the abdomen.
Scan depth is different between adult & child settings, to accommodate high and low BMI patients: BioCon-700                                        Adult mode 18cm         Child mode 8cm BioCon-900 & 900S & 1100              Adult mode 23cm         Child mode 8cm[/expand]
Any patient weighing less than 25kg (55lbs) is suitable for the child setting (includes neonates) as it is a shorter scan depth – 8cm. Ideal for low BMI patients too.
  • Set to male for any adult patient with no uterus.
  • Set to female for any patient with a uterus.
The female setting allows the scanner to compensate for the presence of the uterus. (A very small amount of fluid is held within the uterus - approx. +/- 10ml but varies depending upon condition/medication/number of childbirths etc):

BioCon-700 & BioCon-900        Set to male for any adult patient with no uterus.

Set to female for any patient with a uterus. BioCon900S & 1100                  Has the facility to identify patient who has had a hysterectomy (no uterus).