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UBIS Ultrasound-Based Bone Densitometry

 

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UBIS 5000 bone densitometer

  
   

Reimbursement:

Ultrasound Densitometry finally has a CPT code for reimbursements! The code is 76977, covering "Ultrasound bone density measurement and interpretation, peripheral site(s), any method." And "Ultrasound bone density measurement and interpretation, peripheral site(s), any method." A selection of the published reimbursements for Medicare include $33.35 (Florida), $33.71 (Michigan), $38.89 (California), $46.83 (New York).

Leasing Option:

We are able to provide leasing options, including a standard lease with a $1 buy-out, across 24, 36, 48, or 60 months. On an average 36-month lease, you would have an investment of about $400 a month. On average Medicare reimbursements, that amounts to just over two and a half scans a week. Everything beyond 2.5 scans a week is profit. Not to mention the added revenue from new clients you can draw to your office through promoting bone density screenings.

Ubis 5000 Ultrasound Bone Densitometer

A powerful combination of imaging and statistical analysis gives your technologists the most complete picture possible of your patients' bone health, with unparalleled precision!

In traditional bone densitometers, the positioning of the region of interest (ROI) on the calcaneus varies with the size of the foot. Contrary to imageless ultrasound systems, the UBIS is able to stabilize the conditions of measurement by :

  • providing a digital image of the calcaneus
  • automatically selecting the ROI where the attenuation is the smallest
  • automatically controlling the temperature
  • taking into account the specific bone microarchitecture of each patient (BUB)
  • providing comprehensive diagnostic data

Patient- and diagnostic-sensitive design of the foot positioner allows comfortable and accurate placement every time -- ensuring unmatched consistency across examinations and over time.

A built-in water replacement system dries the footbath for every new patient and then automatically refills it with clean, temperature-controlled water.

Reliable Operation:

Prior to each examination, the UBIS performs an automatic self-diagnostic and quality control check, assisted by a high quality automatic internal referencing system. UBIS's software is 100% automated, from calibration to ROI selection to data processing.

Superior Statistical Reporting:

Running in a windows environment, the UBIS 5000 software reports :

The Examination:

Automatic creation of patient file
Built-in electronic phantom for automatic calibration and quality control procedure before each examination
Measurement of the calcaneus (heel) in transmit and reflection mode
Real time display of image during the scan to ensure proper data acquisition
BUA, BUB and SOS results with diagnosis data

Parameters:

BUA: Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation
BUB: Broadband Ultrasound Backscatter
T-score and Z-score
SOS: Strength Index
EPO: Expected Period of Osteoporosis
PAB: Physiological Age of Bone
RRF: Relative Risk of Fracture
Calcaneus width: estimated BMD
Characteristic of Analysis:

Focused transducers
Broadband emission
Center frequency: 0.5 MHz
Principle of pulse-echo measurement of calcaneus thickness

Scan Area:

85 x85mm Max
60 x 60mm Standard

Scan time:

1 mn 50 sec.

Precision:

BUA- in vivo 0.5%
SOS- in vivo 0.25%

BUA : Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation = 0 – 120 dB/MHz +/- 0.5% reproducibility
SOS : Speed of Sound = 1200 – 1800 m/s +/- 0.25% reproducibility

Image:

Display of high resolution BUA - image
Maximum resolution: 0.125 mm
Standard resolution: 1 mm

Patient Report:

Color printout, patient details, image and results
Available space for comments

Region Of Interest:

Measurement taken in a fully automatic ROI, due to the image recognition software
Possibility of selecting a manual ROI according to various shapes
"Clever" copy of ROI in order to analyze the same volume of bone in two different examinations

Water Management:

Heated water bath with automatic filling and draining
Self contained reservoirs
10-12 measurements fill
Stabilizing and centering foot well
Temperature controlled and monitored at 30 degrees Celsius to optimize reproducibility

Windows Based Software System:

Automatic and manual selection of the ROI
Color display of image
Built-in electronic phantom for precise quality control
Online users manual and help
Detailed color printout of report (bone + reference curve)
Patient reporting

Standard Configuration Hardware:

Desktop computer
AMD @ 133MHz CPU
16 Mb RAM
2 Gb Hard Drive
FDD 3.5"
14" SVGA color display monitor. Optional 15" or 17".
HP690C color Epson Stylus 800 color printer
Many other options available on request

Scanner Dimensions and Weight:

29" (L) x 16.5" (W) x 15.4" (H)
59.5 lbs. (27 kg)

Electrical Requirements:

100VAC +/- 15% - 4A 50/60Hz
101VAC +/- 10% - 4A 50/60Hz
230VAC +/- 10% - 24A 50/60Hz

Environmental Requirements:

15 degrees - 32 degrees Celsius (60 - 90 degrees)
20% - 80% relative humidity, non condensing

UBIS 5000 densitometer printout

 

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Fisher BioMedical Inc.  |  740 Commerce Dr., Ste 13 |   Venice, FL  34271
Ph: (941) 488-8808   Fax: (941) 488-0167
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