Agriculture
February 15, 2024
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Updated on February 8, 2024
·Created on July 1, 2016
A diagnostic ultrasound at the point of care
dDopp is a computer based ultrasound imaging system with a Doppler feature. Information for this product was provided courtesy of the WHO’s 2016 Call for Innovative Health Technologies for Low-Resource Settings.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$16,000.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
RAFT, CERTES, Mondial Sante, Uni-Com
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Clarius Ultrasound, Healcerion Sonon 300C, GE LOGIQ V2, and GE VScan Pocket Ultrasound.
Manufacturing/Building Method
dDopp was developed and is mass produced by Uni-Com medical located in Belgium. dDopp comes in a range of brands including the dDopp (initial design), dDopp RollKey and dDopp RollTouch.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Customers can contact the manufacturer via online contact form to request a quote and user information. The product is also packed with a user manual and technical manual.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Power supply type
100-240 V 50/60 Hz, 12 V battery, cigarette lighter, or solar power
Consumables
Ultrasound gel
Indispensable equipment for function (Y/N)
Windows computer
Maintenance or calibration required by user at time of use? (Y/N)
Yes
Scanning modes
2D, B+B, 4B, M, Color Flow, Pulsed Wave, Power Doppler
Clinical application
Fetal/OB, Abdo, Cardiac, Gynecology, Vascular, Urology, Endocrinology
Display
Computer screen
Probe frequency (MHz)
3.5 and 9
Design Specifications
dDopp is an ultrasound system that can be used with a laptop computer to record, store, review, share and transmit images. The scanner is embedded in a tough countersink block of aluminum that also serves as a heatsink to cool the device. The scanner comes with dDoppSoft, customized software that can be installed on any Windows computer and is available in 9 different languages. The technology price includes the dDopp engine, 2 detachable probes, power supply, two li-polymer 12V batteries, waterproof USB cable, dDoppSoft, and a waterproof and shockproof case. Scanning modes include B-Mode, M-Mode, Color Flow, Pulsed Wave, Continuous Wave, and Power Doppler. Other features include Trapezoid Imaging, Dual Imaging, Quad Imaging, and Compounding. The system is also equipped with scanning presets for common applications such as liver, kidney, and pancreas. Images can be stored on the computer's hard drive and transmitted via email or DICOM server. dDopp is equipped with 12 V and USB connectors. The device can be powered via a wall outlet, 12 V rechargeable battery (provided), 12 V car adapter (provided), or solar power. The battery life of the system is about 5 hours but varies depending on the scanning mode. It takes 5 hours to recharge the device using a 12 V battery and 8 hours when using solar power. The scanner automatically shuts off when the software is closed or after 15 minutes of inactivity. Dimensions: 353 x 166 x 35 mm Weight: 1.8 kg
Technical Support
The software includes an auto diagnostic feature that allows an untrained user to be remotely connected to a radiologist to perform the diagnosis. Otherwise, specific training and skill in ultrasound imaging are required to operate the system. The manufacturer provides training upon request and the packaging comes with a user manual. The purchase of the system includes a two year warranty. There is no preventative maintenance required.
Replacement Components
The probes can be replaced after about 15 years and batteries when drained.
Lifecycle
The estimated lifetime is 10-15 years. The dDopp does not contain any mechanical parts which extends its lifetime.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Uni-Com set out to design an Ultrasound that is: easy, fast, and complete with general applications, and that meet the requirements of a color doppler ultrasound specifications
Vetted Performance Status
dDopp was incorporated into a study on the viability and potential of implementing a telemedicine network in Bolivia.
Safety
Do not store the scanner in direct sunlight. The machine was certified to be safe with a CE 0482 certificate in 2019 and an ISO 13485:2016 in 2021.
Complementary Technical Systems
The ultrasound requires a computer, battery, or electric power source to use the medical equipment.
Academic Research and References
Vargas A, Ugalde M, Vargas R, Narvaez R, Geissbuhler A., 2014, “Telemedicina en Bolivia: proyecto RAFT Altiplano, experiencias, perspectivas y recomendaciones”, Rev Panam Salud Publica, 35(5/6), pp. 359–64.
Bagayoko, C.O., Niang, M., TraorĂ©, S.T., Bediang, G., Naef, J.M., Geissbuhler, A., 2010, “Deploying portable ultrasonography with remote assistance for isolated physicians in Africa: lessons from a pilot study in Mali,” Stud Health Technol Inform, 160(Pt 1), pp. 554-8.
Compliance with regulations
The Ultrasound obtained a CE mark in 2019, ISO certificate in 2021, and DICOM compliant
Evaluation methods
dDopp was tested against the standard
Other Information
A workshop was recently held by the Le Centre d’Expertise et de Recherche en Télémédecine et E-Santé (CERTES) in Guinea to train physicians on how to use dDopp. Expert advisors have suggested that the price range for dDopp is pretty high for target setting. Designers should also investigate additional guidelines, such as the WHO Manual of diagnostic ultrasound. Designers should also take social factors into consideration, such as the use of ultrasounds for gender-biased sex selection in some parts of the world.
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Elizabeth says:
dDopp vetted performance has a reference to an article using superscript “1”. Can this be hyperlinked to the article, or to the research tab? On research tap, please include numbering.
Elizabeth says:
Is dDopp really 12k-16k price? That’s pretty high given they are targeting resource poor regions.
Is the combustion chamber insulated?
“Pump Type”, “Power Requirement” etc. can be filled in using the pump specifications in the link I posted below. Again, I would clearly specify when specifications like Maximum Flow Rate are for the pump itself or for the system.