Can I do a test myself to check my bladder scanner is OK?
Yes. You can undertake a self-diagnostic test. This is purely a functional test to undertake, for example, if you have dropped your scanner or probe. This is not calibrating your device. Calibration is undertaken by engineers and is a separate test altogether. Older software may not have this feature (upgrades are available).| BioCon-700 | ‘Settings’ – ‘General’ – ‘Self-diagnostic’ – ‘Scan’ |
| BioCon-900 | ‘Settings’ – ‘General’ – ‘Self-diagnostic’ – ‘Scan’ |
| BioCon-900S & BioCon-1100 | ‘Maintenance’ – ‘Self-diagnostic test’. If activated, it may be password protected. PIN protection (if active) can be deactivated or changed – refer to the EBME department or contact de Smit Medical or refer to the operator manual for instructions. |
Can I password/PIN protect my saved data?
| BioCon-700 pre-Oct 2020 BioCon-700 post-Oct 2020 | PIN protected can be provided as an upgrade (POA) PIN protection is provided as standard (activated under setup) |
| BioCon-900 | Not PIN protected |
| BioCon-900S & BioCon-1100 | PIN protected if desired (under setup) |
Can I download the scan to my electronic patient records (EPR)
Yes. All BioCon bladder scanners use HL7 (EPR compatible language) to enable you to connect to the NHS EPR system.Is the scanner probe interchangeable between another compatible scanner?
BioCon-700 & 1100 No. The probe and scanner are calibrated together and become a matched pair. Recalibration is required if the probe is swapped. BioCon-900 & 900S NAWhat GS1 information is provided within the barcode of the scanner?
The BioCon bladder scanner barcode label identifies the make, model, and serial number (barcode formatted to GS1-128).Can I scan a patient’s barcode ID?
| BioCon-700 | Not able to read a patient barcode. |
| BioCon-900 & 900S | Barcode reader – patient ID & user ID function available – optional at point of order. |
| BioCon-1100 | Barcode reader – patient ID & user ID function available – can be added at any time. |
What is the medical safety testing class of the bladder scanners?
For a comprehensive guide on all BioCon bladder scanners, please contact de Smit Medical.Does the BioCon have WiFi connectivity?
Yes. The BioCon-1100 has a Wi-Fi (CUBEFi) connection from the bladder scanner to the nominated PC using CubePro software to download onto your NHS EPR system. Contact de Smit Medical for more information.How many scanned images may be stored on the scanner’s internal memory card?
| BioCon-700 | Internal storage +40 records (depending upon voice annotation used) 4GB external (SD card) – 1400 records |
| BioCon-900/900S | Internal storage only – 50 patient records |
| BioCon-1100 | Internal storage only – 1000 patient records |
