Philips Ultrasound Probes for EPIQ and Affiniti Systems: C5-1, C6-2, C9-4v, S4-2 and L12-5 — Compatibility, Purpose and Purchase
Philips ultrasound probes for EPIQ and Affiniti systems: C5-1, C6-2, C9-4v, S4-2 and L12-5 — purpose, compatibility with models and purchase with delivery to Russia.
The probe is the most vulnerable element of an ultrasound system. The housing, the acoustic lens and the cable work every day, and repairing a line of probes costs more than planned replenishment of the fleet. For clinics working on Philips EPIQ and Affiniti platforms, it is critical to have at hand an up-to-date list of compatible models and a clear purchasing procedure.
This guide brings together five Philips ultrasound probes that have arrived in the «MediAccessori» catalog: C5-1, C6-2, C9-4v, S4-2 and L12-5. For each item the compatible systems, the approximate price in rubles and the stock availability are given.
1. How to read Philips probe markings
Philips markings follow a single logic: the letter denotes the geometry, the digits denote the frequency range and aperture size, and the suffix denotes the version.
- •C (convex) — convex probes for abdominal, obstetric and gynaecological examinations;
- •L (linear) — linear probes for vascular examinations, muscles, ligaments and superficially located structures;
- •S (sector) — sector (phased array) probes for cardiology and examinations through a small acoustic window;
- •suffix v — intracavitary version (transvaginal and similar probes).
The digits in the designation correspond to the frequency range and the aperture geometry, so models with the same letter differ primarily in their purpose. Always verify the final frequency characteristics against the documentation for the specific probe revision.
2. Overview of the five models
| PN | Type by marking | Compatible systems | Approx. price, ₽ | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5-1 | convex (C) | EPIQ series, Affiniti70 | 781,000 | 10 pcs. |
| C6-2 | convex (C) | Affiniti series | 231,000 | 10 pcs. |
| C9-4v | convex intracavitary (C…v) | EPIQ series, Affiniti series | 231,000 | 10 pcs. |
| S4-2 | sector (S) | EPIQ series, Affiniti series | 231,000 | 10 pcs. |
| L12-5 | linear (L) | EPIQ series, Affiniti series | 594,000 | 10 pcs. |
Product pages: https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/C5-1 · https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/C6-2 · https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/C9-4v · https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/S4-2 · https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/L12-5
3. C5-1 — the universal convex probe
PN: C5-1
Compatibility: EPIQ series, Affiniti70
Approximate price: 781,000 ₽ · Availability: 10 pcs.
The C5-1 is the most expensive and the most universal item in the selection: a mid-range convex probe that covers the main flow of abdominal and obstetric-gynaecological examinations. It is precisely such probes that wear out fastest, so departments often keep one spare convex probe for several systems.
When to choose it. If examinations of the abdominal organs and kidneys and the obstetric profile predominate in the room, and the system is an EPIQ or Affiniti70, the C5-1 is the basic workhorse of the line.
4. C6-2 and C9-4v — mid-segment convex probes
PN: C6-2 (Affiniti series) and C9-4v (EPIQ series, Affiniti series)
Approximate price: 231,000 ₽ each · Availability: 10 pcs. each
The C6-2 is assigned in the catalog to the Affiniti series — it is a budget convex probe for systems of this family. The C9-4v is compatible with both EPIQ and Affiniti, and the v suffix indicates the intracavitary version: such probes are used for transvaginal examinations and close access to the internal organs of the small pelvis.
Practical conclusion. If the fleet is mixed (EPIQ + Affiniti), opting for the C9-4v gives interchangeability between systems, whereas the C6-2 only makes sense to buy for an Affiniti fleet.
5. S4-2 and L12-5 — specialised probes
PN: S4-2 (EPIQ series, Affiniti series) — 231,000 ₽ · Availability: 10 pcs.
PN: L12-5 (EPIQ series, Affiniti series) — 594,000 ₽ · Availability: 10 pcs.
The S4-2 is a sector probe with a small acoustic window: cardiological examinations, imaging through the intercostal spaces, transcranial tasks.
The L12-5 is a linear probe for vascular examinations and superficial structures: veins and arteries, the thyroid and mammary glands, the musculoskeletal system. It is the most expensive item in the selection after the C5-1, which reflects the complexity of linear arrays.
Both probes are compatible with both EPIQ and Affiniti — that is, they cover specialised tasks regardless of which of the two platforms is installed in the department.
6. Compatibility (summary)
| System | C5-1 | C6-2 | C9-4v | S4-2 | L12-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIQ series | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Affiniti70 | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| Affiniti series | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
The table is built from the catalog cards. For a specific system configuration (number of ports, software revision, installed modules), final confirmation of compatibility is given by the service engineer using the serial number.
7. How to plan purchasing and reserve
A practical rule for an ultrasound diagnostics department:
- •one spare convex probe (C5-1 or C9-4v) per department is the most frequent need;
- •specialised probes (S4-2, L12-5) are purchased for the specific profile of the room, but a breakdown without a reserve halts an entire area of examinations;
- •the probe cable and housing are the first candidates for damage, so measure the load by the number of scans, not by the calendar.
When accepting a probe, check: no cracks on the acoustic lens, the integrity of the housing and of the cable at the bend, uniform image quality across the entire scanning area, and the absence of artefacts during a test scan.
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8. Where to buy
«MediAccessori» supplies the Philips ultrasound probes from the selection (C5-1, C6-2, C9-4v, S4-2, L12-5) to Russia and the CIS:
- •✅ Probes for EPIQ and Affiniti systems
- •✅ In stock — dispatch without a long wait
- •✅ Delivery (time confirmed at order), documentation for the item
- •✅ Selection by examination type and system model
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Sources: «MediAccessori» catalog (PN C5-1 / C6-2 / C9-4v / S4-2 / L12-5); Philips Healthcare documentation; the practice of service engineers. Verify the frequency characteristics against the documentation for the specific probe revision.
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