Image guided therapy

BV Endura

Mobile C-arms

Making the difference

with Live Image Guidance
BV Endura mobile C-arm system specifications

Key benefits The BV Endura is a versatile, all-round

surgical imaging system that is engineered
• Versatile system with choice between 9" or 12"
image intensifier for a wide range of applications to handle open and minimally invasive
including vascular procedures surgery, from fracture repair to spinal
• Extended angulation up to 135° for increased
surgery, from vascular to general surgical
projection flexibility (optional) procedures.

• Single user vascular workflow - tap the footswitch

once to perform Subtraction, Trace, or Roadmap

• Complies with DICOM and IHE (optional)

• Compact Mobile View Station with excellent

viewing flexibility
 Contents
1 System overview 4

2 Image detection 6

2.1 Image intensifier 6

3 X-ray generation 7

3.1 X-ray generator 7

3.2 X-ray tube 7

3.3 X-ray collimation 8

4 Workflow 9

4.1 C-arm stand 9

4.2 Mobile View Station 9

4.3 Connectivity 9

4.4 Handheld remote control 11

4.5 Touchscreen MVS 11

4.6 DICOM and IHE 11

5 Imaging 12

5.1 SmartVision 12

5.2 DoseWise 12

5.3 Automatic Programmed Fluoroscopy 13

(APF) programs

5.4 Real time processing functions 13

5.5 Post processing functions 13

5.6 Mobile View Station monitors 13

6 Options 14

7 Geometry 15

7.1 C-arm stand 15

7.2 Mobile View Station 15

8 Service 16

9 Dimensions 18

9.1 C-arm stand 18

9.2 Mobile View Station 19

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 1 System overview
The BV Endura is a counterbalanced mobile C-arm system. 1 Easy workflow
• Automatic Programmed
Its C-arm stand has a compact foot and rear-wheel steering for Fluoroscopy (APF) programs
easy maneuverability and positioning. The intelligent design of the are fine-tuned for each clinical
application to enable high
Mobile View Station provides the user with excellent viewing and quality visualizations
connectivity capabilities.
2 Image intensifier
• 1k2 high resolution imaging chain
• 9" or 12" triple-mode image
intensifier
• 9/7/5" (23/17/13 cm)
4 • 12/9/7" (31/23/17 cm)

2 3 X-ray tank
• Monoblock architecture delivers
sharp defined pulses
• Stationary anode tube with
active heat management

4 Monitors
• 19" Color LCD
• Contrast ratio >500:1
(Optional: HiBri >700:1)
• Convenient touchscreen user
interface (optional)
• Flexible monitor positioning:
stepless height adjustment and
180° rotation
1 • Foldable for easy transport and
storage

5 Archiving and documentation

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5 • Fully integrated DICOM solution
(optional)
• Medical DVD recorder (optional)
6 • Printer (optional)
• USB image storage

6 Connectivity
• Video-in to display external
video signals like ultrasound or
endoscopy
• Digital video out (optional) to
display BV Endura images on
separate monitors (such as
ceiling suspended monitors)

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 2 Image detection 3 X-ray generation
Compact and flexible, this surgical imaging system is versatile to use, The BV Endura uses a fixed anode X-ray tube with an excellent cooling
easy to move, and can handle a wide range of demanding procedures. rate for lengthy procedures.

3.1 X-ray generator Operating values

The BV Endura utilizes a microprocessor-controlled
X-ray generator. The tank unit is designed to increase Continuous fluoroscopy
cooling capacity, allowing lengthy procedures. kV range 40 – 110 kV
mA range for Low Dose 0.10 – 3.00 mA
Feature Specification Fluoroscopy mode (up to 7.20 mA during Auto
Generator type DC converter, micro- High Penetration)
processor controlled mA range for High 0.24 – 7.20 mA
Max. generator output 3.15 kW Definition Fluoroscopy
mode
Max. X-ray tube voltage 110 kV
Half Dose Fluoroscopy
Max. X-ray tube current 30 mA
kV range 40 – 110 kV
mA range 0.10 – 3.00 mA
3.2 X-ray tube (up to 7.20 during Auto
The BV Endura uses a fixed anode tube. The tank unit High Penetration)
has a 0.6/1.4 IEC dual focus, supporting different types Pulse widths 40 ms
of applications. An integrated beam-filter helps to
Pulse rate 12.5 pulses/second
reduce patient skin dose. Automatic Programmed
Fluoroscopy (APF) provides consistent image quality Quarter Dose Fluoroscopy
for every examination. kV range 40 – 110 kV
mA range 0.10 – 3.00 mA
Choose either a 9"or 12" triple-mode image intensifier, to match your applicational requirements X-ray tube/tank unit (up to 7.20 during Auto
Feature Specification High Penetration)
Tube type Fixed anode Pulse width 40 ms
Nominal focal spot 0.6 IEC and 1.4 IEC Pulse rate 6.25 pulses/second
2.1 Image intensifier
The BV Endura comes with a 9" or 12" image intensifier values (IEC 336)
and can go wherever you need it - surgery, intensive Nominal X-ray tube 110 kV
care and the emergency room. voltage
Maximum anode 35.5 kJ = 50 kHU
heat content
Feature Specification
Anode cooling 21.6 kJ/min. = 30.6 kHU/
Image intensifier type Triple mode 9" HRC / Triple mode 12" capacity min.
Nominal II formats 31, 23, and 17 cm (12", 9", and 7") Maximum housing 840 kJ = 1200 kHU
23, 17, and 13 cm (9", 7", and 5") heat content
Entrance screen Cesium Iodine Inherent filtration 3.0 mm Al eq.
Grid type Circular, carbon fiber; 60 lines/cm Ratio = 1:10 Additional filtration 1.0 mm Al eq. + 0.1 mm Cu
SID = 100 cm
TV camera type CCD; high resolution 1K2
Image rotation Digital, live and on LIH
Image reversal Yes
Mirror up/down Digital, live and on LIH
Mirror left/right Digital, live and on LIH
Automatic anatomical measuring field Yes, with BodySmart

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 4 Workflow
3.3 X-ray collimation The BV Endura combines intelligent, ergonomic design with workflow-
Collimation reduces exposure dose by
reducing the radiated surface and enhances friendly features. From transport to set-up to operation, the BV Endura
image quality. BV Endura makes collimation Iris collimation is a system built for the way you want to work.
easy. Its full lead shutters can be rotated and
moved independently, and the unique Philips
Automatic Shutter Positioning (ASP) feature Independently movable
4.1 C-arm stand for different medical staff, the MVS can be placed
automatically positions shutters for high lead shutters
Smooth, form fitting handles and responsive movements close to the operating table. The height and angles of
image quality at the touch of a button. You
Additional beam filter make the C-arm easy to transport and position. Its the monitors can be adjusted to comfortable viewing
can position shutters or adjust the iris on the
precision steering and lightweight design allow it to positions. The smooth, sealed controls simplify cleaning
last X-ray image (Last Image Hold), eliminating
Near focus collimation be precisely moved through crowded hallways and and disinfection.
additional X-ray dose during collimation.
into position in the OR. The intuitive user interface is
Anode designed so that everyone can easily operate the BV 4.3 Connectivity
Endura at a glance. Controls are laid out in a logical • Analog video out (left monitor).
fashion with a minimum of functions and menus to • Digital video out (optional) to display left and
streamline operations. For more procedure control at right images on separate monitors (such as ceiling
table side, the remote control and foot switch can be suspended monitors).
added as an option. • Video in allows you to conveniently display external
video signals such as endoscopy or ultrasound on
Feature Specification 4.2 Mobile View Station the right C-arm monitor, so all the information you
The compact Mobile View Station fits perfectly in the need is in one place.
Shutters Two independent lead shutters with steel wedge: shutters can surgical workflow. The intelligent design of the Mobile • USB storage provides a convenient way to store
be coupled for rotation and translation, or moved individually View Station provides the user with easy system set up images for use in reports or presentations.
for asymmetric collimation and fast transportation. To provide ergonomic viewing
Automatic Shutter Postioning Automatic shutter placement based on image content
Shutter material 3 mm Pb
Wedge material 0.2 to 2.5 mm stainless steel Feature Specification
Adjustment Stepless Analog video out 1 BNC connector left monitor
Rotation 360° Digital Video out (optional) 2 DVI connectors left and right monitor
Minimal iris diameter < 50 mm on II entrance Video in S-video
Position indication On screen and also on LIH without radiation USB storage bmp format

At a touch of a button, Automatic Shutter Positioning (ASP) places shutters in the Iris collimation An intuitive user interface on both the C-arm stand as well as the MVS, with clear buttons exactly
optimal position where you need and expect them to be, makes working with the BV Endura fast and easy

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4.4 Handheld remote control 4.5 MVS touchscreen

The remote control unit is a handheld infrared keypad The touchscreen on the left monitor of the Mobile
used to control the main image handling functions. View Station makes it easy to access the system’s
For sterile operation, it can be used in a transparent graphical user interface. It’s all at your fingertips.
sterile plastic cover. The functions include: You can intuitively set up an exam, post-process
• Run loop images or export a case to PACS. Because Philips
• Overview run/exam utilizes advanced infra-red technology in the
• Retrieve previous image/run touchscreen, it delivers the same image quality as
• Retrieve next image/run non-touchscreen monitors.
• Park image on reference monitor
• Retrieve image from reference monitor 4.6 DICOM and IHE
• Protect image/release image BV Endura can be equipped with the Philips Integrated
• SmartMask DICOM solution, which transfers images from the
• Fluoroscopy mode selection BV Endura onto the hospital network in a DICOM
• II-format selection Secondary or a DICOM XA format. The Basic DICOM
• Subtraction on/off package supports DICOM Print and DICOM Store.
• Image grab
The advanced DICOM/IHE package (optional)
The compact Mobile View Station fits perfectly in the surgical workflow. The intelligent design of the Mobile View
supports:
Station provides the user with easy system set-up, excellent viewing capabilities, and easy transportation.
• Modality Worklist Management
• Modality Performed Procedure Step
• Storage Commit
• Full compliance to the IHE Scheduled Workflow
integration profile as an Acquisition Modality Actor
• The BV Endura supports DICOM Structured Dose
Reporting
• Query/Retrieve (With the ViewForum Option)

Bring the MVS with the easily cleanable After entering your patient data, rotate For easy transport and storage, simply
side to the surgical table and enter to the monitors 180 degrees to bring fold the monitors and move them to their
patient demographics and connect to the image close to the surgeon. Adjust lowest position
PACS/RIS/HIS conveniently using the hight and viewing angel to surgeon’s
handy touchscreen preference. You can quickly display previous images on the fly during a procedure using the remote control.

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 5 Imaging
The BV Endura offers you a combination of advanced imaging 5.3 Automatic Programmed Fluoroscopy
(APF) programs
technologies across the imaging chain that result in high quality images The Automatic Programmed Fluoroscopy (APF)
using efficient X-ray dose. programs apply pre-set application-specific
fluoroscopy settings to obtain a high quality
image for the anatomy of interest.

• Fluoroscopy
5.1 SmartVision • High Definition Fluoroscopy
• Unique BodySmart software allows free positioning
of the anatomy, even at the edge of the image
detector. BodySmart detects the anatomy and 5.4 Real time processing functions
adjusts the technique and image processing to Feature
produce high quality images.
360° digital rotation, mirror left/right and up/
• Automatic Shutter Positioning (ASP) positions
down without radiation
shutters around the anatomy of interest for excellent
image quality at the touch of a button. (Automatic) contrast and brightness
• Users can expand the contrast and brightness Dynamic noise reduction (adaptive temporal
automatically in real time, or adjust them manually recursive noise reduction)
for the desired effect.
Adaptive 2D edge enhancement
• Unique dynamic movement detection minimizes
motion artifacts. Millions of calculations are made White compression
every second to apply the appropriate level of noise Image disk storage: 2,000/10,000/20,000
reduction to every pixel in the image. Less noise BodySmart automatically identifies Digital zoom that can be easily moved over the image
the anatomy anywhere in the image
images
reduction is applied to dynamic structures to reduce
and selects the advanced settings
motion artifacts. More integration is applied to static
structures to produce high quality, virtually noise- 5.5 Post processing functions
free images.
Feature 5.6 Mobile View Station monitors
Patient Entrance dose Two 19" color LCD monitors for diagnostic image
5.2 DoseWise 360° digital rotation, mirror left/right and up/
• Efficient beam filters with an additional 0.1 mm of Additional beam down quality display.
filter reduces soft
copper and 1 mm of aluminum increase the quality
intensity

radiation that does not Contrast and Brightness

of the X-ray beam, allowing a 40% reduction in without contribute to the image Feature Specification
skin entrance dose rate compared to the minimum Annotation (for a single image or all images in
filtering required by international standards.* + 0.1mm Cu an examination) Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
- Pulsed fluoro modes (1/2 or 1/4 pulse rate) can reduce Video invert Maximum Light 300Cd/m2
X-ray dose. with
Zoom and roam (factor 2x real-time Output 650Cd/m2 (optional 19" High
• Collimation: Brightness monitors)
magnification, freely movable to any section of
- Shutters and image orientation on Last Image
an image) Contrast ratio >500:1
Hold without applying radiation
Electronic shutters >700:1 (optional 19" High
- Real lead asymmetrical shutters
Brightness monitor)
- Independent shutter positioning
• Dose reporting, dose display and an alert when energy keV Viewing angle 170° in horizontal and vertical
exceeding a pre-defined procedure dose-level direction
contribute to an increased dose awareness Detector dose
Touchscreen Offers easy access to post-
(optional for left processing of acquired images,
monitor) patient demographics as well
intensity

without as PACS
+ 0.1mm Cu

with

* IEC 60601-2-43: 2010 specifies minimum filtering of 3 mm

aluminum. Data was obtained from non-clinical testing using
PMMA phantoms.
energy keV

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 6 Options 7 Geometry
The BV Endura consists of a mobile C-arm stand with monitor for image
acquisition and a Mobile View Station with two LCD monitors for image
processing, review, archiving and display.

Feature Specification 7.1 C-arm stand

Tank laser aiming device Laser projects a crosshair towards the image intensifier, indicating the center Feature Specification
of the X-ray beam and enabling alignment of the C-arm without X-ray. Longitudinal movement 20 cm (7.9")
II laser aiming device Laser positioning device for use at the image intensifier side. Panning movement (swivel) ± 10°
Medical DVD Recorder Recording of static and dynamic live fluoroscopy on DVD (up to 2 hours). Vertical movement 49 cm (+43 cm/-6 cm) (+16.9"/-2.4") motorized
Video Paper printer Thermal printer to print video images from the live (left) monitor Rotation ± 180°, with safety stop at ± 135°
onto paper during or after examinations. Angulation +90°, -25°
Video Paper/transparency printer Thermal printer to print video images from the live (left) monitor Extended angulation (optional) +90°, -45° for increased projection flexibility
onto paper or transparencies during or after examinations.
Source to Image Distance 98 cm (38.7")
Multi modality workstation Intuitive multi-purpose platform for retrieving and handling images from
(ViewForum option) different modalities. Allows comparison of pre-operative images side-by- Free space within C-arm 77 cm (30.3")
side with live fluoroscopy images. C-arm depth 61 cm (24.0")
ViewForum options • MIP/MPR – maximum intensity projection singles out high intensity Lowest lateral working position 102 cm (40.0")
areas for optimized 2D projection of a 3D volume
Brakes for all movements Yes, manual
• DVD DICOM Store – record DICOM images onto a DVD
Steering Rear wheel
Vascular Extension • Subtracted fluoroscopy mode
• Trace-mode shows the maximum opacification of the vessels in real time Parallel movement Dedicated parallel movement via rear wheel control
• Roadmap images support catheter guidance Cable deflectors Yes
• Remask lets you reselect the best image in a run as a new mask image
C-arm stand weight 9": 310 kg (683 lbs) – 12": 305 kg (672 lbs)
• Smart Mask reduces the X-ray dose and contrast medium usage by
re-uses previously acquired mask images for roadmapping C-arm stand length 188 cm (74.0")
• Landmarking provides non-subtracted background for anatomical C-arm stand width 81 cm (31.9")
reference
• Real time pixel shift compensates for movement artifacts C-arm stand height 9": 168 cm; (66.1" – 12": 177 cm (69.7")
• Subtraction on/off simplifies the orientation for subtracted images during
roadmap procedures 7.2 Mobile View Station
• View Trace creates a trace image in post processing
Feature Specification
• CO2 mode for subtraction, trace white and roadmap with Smart Mask
Mobile view station depth 70 cm (27.6")
Mobile view station width 94 cm (37.1")
70 cm (27.6") monitors folded
Mobile view station height 185 cm (72.8”) or higher
Weight 142 kg (313 lbs) or higher*
Monitor rotation 180°
Monitor height movement 23 cm (9")

BV Pulsera and MVS movements

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 8 Service

Philips BV Endura enables remote serviceability. Philips worldwide

Remote Services is an advanced, virtual private network that links your
BV Endura to our global Remote Services Customer Care Centers. Services
that formerly required on-site visits are now available by connecting to
our remote experts. Philips offers a range of service agreements to meet
your needs, priorities, and technologies. To give you flexibility, Philips
provides you with a choice of service support that meets your specific
requirements, whether on-site or remote. Our global presence guarantees
that no matter where you are, Philips is there for you.

Services – a full lifecycle solution Start-up

The success of your organization depends on people. Make the most of your system as quickly as possible.
Philips Services are designed with that in mind—
creating healing environments, developing your Peak Usage
staff, improving your organization’s performance, Extract maximum utility out of your system day to day.
and increasing patient satisfaction. Rely on us. The
resources, training, and support we offer, enable you Renewal
to focus on what’s most important - your patients. We’ll help you make smart decisions on upgrading or
Philips provides a full lifecycle solution designed transitioning to a new system.
around your patients, your people, and your
organization. We help you succeed in every phase of First-rate care
system ownership, from planning to start-up, through Philips global service network, our highly qualified
peak usage and renewal. service engineers, the individual attention of our
service technicians, and the international availability
Planning of spare parts combine to provide our seamless
Understand how and when the right equipment and service support.
services contribute to enhanced patient care and
economics.

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200 (7.9")
200 (7.9")

200 (7.9")
9.1 C-arm stand

MIN. 1940 (76.4")

MAX. 2140 (84.3")
MIN. 1940 (76.4")
MAX. 2140 (84.3")
200 (7.9")

MIN. 1940 (76.4")

MAX. 2140 (84.3")
All dimensions are in millimeters (inches)

MIN. 1940 (76.4")

MAX. 2140 (84.3")
9 Dimensions

1600 (62.9")
1600 (62.9")

1600 (62.9")

871 (34.3")
871 (34.3")
803 (31.6")
803 (31.6")
1600 (62.9")
215 (8.5")
215 (8.5")
871 (34.3")
803 (31.6")

215 (8.5")

815 (32.1")
663 (26.1")

815 (32.1")
663 (26.1")

815 (32.1")
663 (26.1")

MIN. 1679
MIN.(66.1")
1679 (66.1")
871 (34.3") MAX. 2169
MAX.(85.4")
2169 (85.4")

803 (31.6")

215 (8.5") MIN. 1679 (66.1")

MAX. 2169 (85.4")

815 (32.1")
663 (26.1")

50 (2")

50 (2")
MIN.
1004 1679 (66.1")
(39.5")
MAX. 2169 (85.4")
9.2 Mobile View Station

* depending on configuration

1004 (39.5")

Max 1850 mm (72.8") or higher*

min 1650 mm or lower (64.9")*

1048 (41,3”)
Max 1850 mm (72.8") or higher*

min 1650 mm or lower (64.9")*

1048 (41,3”)
max 701 mm max
(27.6")
943 mm or lower
943 mm

701ormm
(37.1")*

lower*
or lower (37.1")*

(27.6") or lower*

max 701 mm (27.6") or lower*

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max 701 mm (27.6") or lower*

Certain features described in this brochure are optional or may not be available in some countries.
Please contact your local Philips representative for further details.

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