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Report date: 02.12.2025
GE Voluson 740 Pro Ultrasound Device Analysis Report
Device Identification
The product in the image is a professional ultrasonography (ultrasound) device used for medical imaging, featuring a mobile stand (wheeled) and integrated hardware. The device is an integrated system comprising a main console, imaging monitor, control panel, integrated data processing units, and ultrasound probes.
Brand and Model
Upon reviewing the visual data on the device, the following brand and model information has been definitively identified:
- Brand: GE (General Electric) Healthcare
- Model: Voluson 740 Pro
This identification is confirmed by the GE logo located in the upper left part of the control panel, the inscription Voluson 740 Pro written on the palm rest section directly below the keyboard, and the VOLUSON label on the upper frame of the monitor. The device’s design and control panel layout perfectly match the characteristic features of this model.
Originality
Upon examining the GE logo, model name prints, keypad layout, and the characteristic color tones of the device (GE’s typical light gray and blue details), the product appears to be entirely original. There are no visual findings indicating aftermarket, incompatible, or third-party part assembly on the casing.
Areas of Use
This device is designed for detailed imaging in radiology, and particularly in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Voluson series is especially known for its 3D and 4D (live 3D imaging) technologies. It is suitable for use in hospitals, imaging centers, and private clinics. It can be used for pregnancy monitoring, abdominal ultrasound, and gynecological examinations.
Quantity Information
The quantities of products identified in the image are as follows:
- 1 Unit GE Voluson 740 Pro Main Ultrasound Unit
- 2 Units Ultrasound Probes (Transducers) Connected to the Device
- 1 Unit Black and White Thermal Video Printer (Integrated)
General Condition
It is understood that the device is a second-hand and used product. However, its general condition maintains its integrity. No missing keys or major casing fractures are observed. Cosmetically, there are age-related wear and tear marks.
Physical Deformation and Discoloration
The most prominent physical condition noticeable in the image is the discoloration of the device’s plastic components. Particularly, there is significant yellowing in the plastic areas located at the bottom, including the footrest unit and cable holders. This condition is a natural sign of aging caused by the oxidation of the plastic material used (such as ABS plastic) over time due to exposure to UV light or the environment. Minor signs of use due to friction can be observed on the console edges.
Mechanical Components
The mechanical parts of the device are in place:
- The monitor’s movable neck appears stable.
- The probe holders and cable hangers beneath the control panel are intact.
- The footrest pedal at the very bottom retains its shape.
- The shelves and locking mechanisms (lever-shaped locks) of the probe input slots on the main chassis of the device appear complete.
Electronic Components and Screen Analysis
The device features a classic cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor. This type of monitor indicates that the device has older technology compared to newer generation devices with LCD screens. Since the device is not powered on in the image, the screen is black, and no error code or software interface is visible on the screen. The “QWERTY” keyboard and the surrounding control potentiometers (TGC keys) are complete. The central “Trackball” (cursor ball) is in place.
Accessories and Hardware
Integrated and external accessories on the device have been examined in detail:
- Ultrasound Probes: Two probes are hanging on the right side. One is a thick-bodied convex probe, likely capable of 3D/4D volumetric imaging. The other appears to be a thinner, longer structure resembling a vaginal probe. Although their cables show yellowing, no breaks are visible.
- Printer: A thermal printer, comparable to a Sony brand, is located in the bottom shelf compartment (just above the probe sockets). A long output strip is hanging downwards from the front of the printer. Ultrasound images are visible on this strip, indicating that the device and printer have recently acquired images or been tested.
- Probe Inputs: On the front lower panel of the device, there are 3 active probe inputs and one additional parked socket input on the left side. The locking mechanisms are in the closed position.
- Data Drive: Below the console’s left side, above the printer, there is a media drive (likely an MO Disk or CD drive).
Label and Text Information
The texts readable from the image are as follows:
- Monitor frame: “VOLUSON”
- Keyboard palm rest: “Voluson 740 Pro”
- On the monitor’s lower stand: The warning “FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES ONLY” is present.
Size and Compatibility
The device is sized for adult use and is a space-consuming “Cart-based” system that can stand stationary in a clinic or be moved on its wheels within a room.
Estimated Year of Manufacture
Although an exact date cannot be read from the label, considering the CRT monitor technology used in the device’s casing, the floppy/disk drive bay design, and the market life of the Voluson 740 Pro model, it is understood that this product was manufactured between the early and mid-2000s (2002-2008).
Potential Failure Risk
Although the device’s general condition is good, it is a known fact that CRT monitors can experience brightness loss and decreased image clarity over time. Additionally, the yellowing on the probe cables may cause the outer insulation to harden, which could lead to cable cracking in the long run. However, no critical damage (such as a broken screen, missing keypad, etc.) that would prevent the device from operating has been observed in the current image. The output hanging from the printer is a positive sign that the device is capable of generating images.
