Updated on February 8, 2024

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Created on July 1, 2016

dDopp

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A diagnostic ultrasound at the point of care

Developed By
  1. Uni-Com Medical
Tested By
  • African Francophone Telemedicine Network
Content Partners
Unknown

Product Description

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

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.

Comments from the Community

4 Comments

  1. E4C.COMMENTS says:

    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.

  2. E4C.COMMENTS says:

    Elizabeth says:

    Is dDopp really 12k-16k price? That’s pretty high given they are targeting resource poor regions.

  3. Nordica MacCarty says:

    Is the combustion chamber insulated?

  4. David Klaus says:

    “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.

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