Philips Compact 5500 Series

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Philips Compact 5500 Series portable ultrasound system

The Philips Compact 5500 Series is a portable, laptop-style ultrasound system for bedside use, offered in general imaging, point-of-care, cardiac and OB/GYN configurations. It weighs 10.57 kg with its internal battery, has a 15.6-inch LCD and can share transducers with the Philips EPIQ and Affiniti systems. It comes as the 5500G, 5500P, 5500W and cardiovascular 5500CV; the Compact 5300 Series is its sibling.

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Released: 2022first FDA clearance
Probe ports: 1 imaging3 with multiport adapter
Display: 15.6-inch1920 × 1080 LCD
Weight: 10.57 kg23.3 lb, with battery

Compatible probes

Linear

L12-3ERGO · 3–12 MHz Ergonomic handle; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
L12-4 · 4–12 MHz
L12-5 50 · 5–12 MHz 50 mm
L15-7io · 7–15 MHz Intraoperative; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
L18-5 · 5–18 MHz 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
eL18-4 · 4–18 MHz PureWave, Elevation Focus

Convex & microconvex

C5-1 · 1–5 MHz
C6-2 · 2–6 MHz
C8-5 · 5–8 MHz 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
C9-2 · 2–9 MHz 5500G, 5500W, 5500CV

Phased

S5-1 · 1–5 MHz 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
S4-2 · 2–4 MHz 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
S8-3 · 3–8 MHz 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV

Endocavity

C9-4v · 4–9 MHz Endovaginal
C10-3v · 3–10 MHz Endovaginal; 5500G, 5500W, 5500P
3D9-3v · 3–9 MHz Endovaginal volume; 5500G, 5500W

Specialty

V6-2 · 2–6 MHz Mechanical volume; 5500G, 5500W
X7-2t · 2–7 MHz Adult TEE, over 30 kg; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
X8-2t · 2–8 MHz Adult TEE, over 30 kg; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
D2cwc Non-imaging continuous wave, 2 MHz; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
D2tcd Non-imaging pulsed wave, transcranial, 2 MHz; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV
D5cwc Non-imaging continuous wave, 5 MHz; 5500G, 5500P, 5500CV

Specifications

Display

Display: 15.6-inch landscape LCD, 1920 × 1080
Touchscreen: 10-inch full-color capacitive, swipe controls; tilts from flat to 60° vertical
Auxiliary display output: AUX display port, 1920 × 1080

Physical

Weight: 10.57 kg (23.3 lb) with the internal battery
Dimensions: Width 16.2 in, height 3.4 in, depth 16.0 in
Probe ports: One imaging connector for 2D/3D probes and a dedicated Pedoff Doppler connector
Controls: Touchscreen, trackpad, digital TGC and dedicated physical controls
Control panel: 5500CV: sealed, responsive to a gloved touch
ECG and physio inputs: One three-lead ECG input; physio inputs for ECG, respiration, pulse and phono
Compact Cart: Base 488.8 × 488.8 mm; height adjusts 820–1001 mm; four 5-inch locking swivel wheelsBase 488.8 × 488.8 mm; vertical adjustment 820–1001 mm (32.2–39.3 in); four 5-inch locking swivel wheels, the rear two with steering locks.Show allShow less
Compact Cart features: Slide-out keyboard drawer; holders for up to four transducers; Ethernet, two USBIntegrated Ethernet connector; integrated keyboard in a slide-out drawer; probe holders on both sides for up to four transducers; three storage bins (large, small and a rear handle tray); two USB connectors.Show allShow less
Travel case: Optional, sold separately; 63.2 × 60.2 × 33.3 cm, 9.1 kg empty

Power & battery

Battery: Internal, 14.4 VDC, 98 Wh; battery or AC powered; boots up from transport mode
Scan time on battery: Up to 30 minutes on the internal battery; up to 2.0 hours with optional cart batteries
AC adapter: Input 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 24 VDC at 250 W
Power: 100–140 V, approximately 50–60 Hz, 250 VA
Power consumption: 310 VA; Compact Cart up to 660 VA depending on system configuration
Operating power: 144 W scanning, 90 W low-power/standby, 1 W off
Cart power: Output 24 VDC at 250 W; Extended, Deluxe and Premium add 5 V at 1 WEvery cart: input 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 24 VDC at 250 W. Extended, Deluxe and Premium carts also output 5 V at 1 W. The Standard cart holds an integrated AC adapter in its bottom compartment.Show allShow less

Connectivity & options

Wired: Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 connectors, DisplayPort video
Wireless: 802.11n; WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
Storage: 512 GB internal drive for patient studies
Export: To removable media: DICOM, PC images, PDF reports; to a network share: PC images, PDFsDICOM images and structured reports, PC-format images and PDF reports export to removable media; PC images and loops and PDF reports also export to a network share.Show allShow less
NetLink (DICOM) option: DICOM image and SR storage, Modality Worklist, MPPS, storage commitment, query/retrieveDICOM image and structured-report storage, Modality Worklist, MPPS, storage commitment and ultrasound query/retrieve. On Release 1.0.x, NetLink DICOM 3.0 is a purchasable option; DICOM printing does not require it.Show allShow less
Collaboration Live: Multi-party tele-ultrasound; diagnostic use and remote access need release 2.0 or higherMulti-party tele-ultrasound. Diagnostic use, remote access by mobile device or browser, the multi-party feature and system-to-system connect need release 2.0 or higher and a contract; not intended for Q-Apps.Show allShow less
Security options: Security Plus, SafeGuard application whitelisting, Government security optionSecurity Plus: access levels, hard-drive encryption, local or LDAP user management, password policies and audit-log export. SafeGuard: configurable application whitelisting. Government security option: removes the ability to create or configure remote-service functionality.Show allShow less
Multiport adapter: Optional, on Deluxe and Premium carts; switches among up to three imaging transducers
Cart options: Standard, Extended (three batteries), Deluxe (multiport adapter), Premium (video printer)Standard, Extended, Deluxe and Premium carts. Extended adds three batteries; Deluxe adds a three-probe multiport adapter; Premium also includes a monochrome video printer. Every cart has an integrated keyboard in a slide-out drawer.Show allShow less
Clinical options: Abdomen, Adult Cardiology, Breast, Fetal Echo, GYN, Musculoskeletal, OB, Vascular, POC…Abdomen, Adult Cardiology, Advanced Capabilities Limited, Breast, Fetal Echo, GYN, Musculoskeletal, OB, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric GI, Small Parts, TCD, Urology, Vascular and POC clinical options; QLAB Advanced Quantification Software is also an option type.Show allShow less
Software options: Barcode Scanner SW, Digital Navigation Link, Transducer Element Check, Physio SW, STIC…Barcode Scanner SW, Digital Navigation Link, FlexVue, Transducer Element Check, Needle Visualization, Physio SW, Strain Elastography Option, STIC, TrueVue, Government Security, SafeGuard, Security PlusShow allShow less

Imaging & software

Configurations: 5500G, 5500P, 5500W and 5500CV; same hardware, differing in features, probes and licensesOffered in general imaging, point of care, cardiac and OB/GYN configurations: Ultrasound System 5500G, 5500P, 5500W and 5500CV. The 5500G is the primary configuration with the most available capabilities; all share the same hardware and software architecture and differ in features, transducer options and license options.Show allShow less
Imaging modes: 2D, 3D/4D, color, PW, CW and tissue Doppler, M-mode, harmonics, Color Power AngioB (2D), 3D/4D, Color Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler, Pulse Wave Doppler, Tissue Doppler, M-mode including anatomical M-mode, tissue and contrast harmonics, Color Power Angio (CPA) and combined modes; availability depends on configuration and transducer.Show allShow less
Imaging depth: Up to 30 cm, transducer-dependent
Maximum transducer frequency: Up to 22 MHz
Advanced imaging: 2D/3D/4D, contrast, strain elastography, MicroFlow Imaging, needle visualization2D/3D/4D imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, strain elastography, MicroFlow Imaging and needle visualization across general imaging, cardiac and OB/GYN applications.Show allShow less
Strain elastography: Breast on L12-5 50 and eL18-4; gynecological and pelvic on C10-3v and C9-4v
Image optimization: AutoSCAN, iSCAN, iOPTIMIZE, SonoCT, xRes, WideSCAN, Smart TGC, Smart LGC, TACAutoSCAN (continuous gain and TGC adjustment), iSCAN (one-touch optimization), iOPTIMIZE (one-button performance optimization), SonoCT real-time compound imaging, xRes, WideSCAN (linear and curved 2D with SonoCT), Smart TGC preset curves, Smart LGC on cardiac sector transducers, and Tissue Aberration Correction with selected presets on the L12-5 50 mm, eL18-4 and L18-5.Show allShow less
Doppler tools: Auto Doppler, Auto Flow Tracking, High Q, Color CompareAuto Doppler (automated Doppler settings; applications and controls depend on the transducer), Auto Flow Tracking (automatic angle correction as the sample volume moves), High Q (automatic Doppler analysis for general imaging) and Color Compare.Show allShow less
Cardiac quantification: a2DQ, aTMAD, Auto Strain LV, Color Kinesis, Live xPlane Imaging, Live CompareAutomated Cardiac 2D Quantification (a2DQ), Automated Tissue Motion Annular Displacement (aTMAD), Auto Strain LV (automated 2D longitudinal strain; on the 5500CV with automated EF, mid-layer strain and one-button GLS), Color Kinesis, Live xPlane Imaging (two full-resolution planes at once) and Live Compare in the stress-echo workflow.Show allShow less
5500CV TEE 3D: Live 3D, Live 3D color flow and Live xPlane Doppler with the X8-2t TEE; MultiVue
5500CV 3D quantification: 3DQ, 3DQ Advanced, 3D Auto MV (mitral valve), 3D Auto LAA (left atrial appendage)
iRotate TEE: Rotates the 2D image without moving the transducer; for the X8-2t and X7-2t
3D/4D and OB tools: GI 3DQ, iSlice, TrueVue, GlassVue, TouchVue, FlexVue, STIC, aReveal, aBiometry Assist…General Imaging 3D Quantification (GI 3DQ) with iSlice volume slicing; TrueVue rendering with movable lighting; GlassVue; TouchVue touchscreen volume control; FlexVue on the 3D9-3v and V6-2; Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation (STIC); aReveal fetal-face clearing; aBiometry Assist; Fetal Heart Navigator.Show allShow less
Quantification: IMT, ROI, MVI, Strain Elastography Analysis and Quantification, Strain QIntima Media Thickness (IMT) on user-selected frames, Region of Interest (ROI), MicroVascular Imaging (MVI) contrast analysis, Strain Elastography Analysis, Strain Elastography Quantification and Strain Q.Show allShow less
Auto Measure: AI-based Auto Measure; Version 2 added to the 5000 Compact family by K242800
Workflow: SmartExam protocols, QuickSAVE exam settings, MaxVue full-screen formatSmartExam customizable exam protocols; QuickSAVE saves preferred system settings as individual exam types; MaxVue uses the entire monitor viewing area.Show allShow less
Revision and software: Release 1.0.x; Compact 2.0 (VM11.0) with Auto Measure; Philips VM platformRelease 1.0.x applies to the 5500, 5500G, 5500W, 5500P and 5500CV; the software baseline for Auto Measure Version 2 is Compact 2.0 (VM11.0); part of the Philips VM platform product family. Collaboration Live's diagnostic and remote features need release 2.0 or higher.Show allShow less
Operating system: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
User interface: Shares the architecture of the Philips EPIQ and Affiniti systems

Compliance

FDA 510(k): K222648 (2022-09-27), K242800 (2024-11-15); Class II, product code IYNK222648, decided 2022-09-27 (substantially equivalent): 5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, naming Ultrasound System 5500 G, 5500 P, 5500 W and 5500 CV. K242800, decided 2024-11-15: adds Auto Measure Version 2. Class II, product code IYN, regulation number 892.1550.Show allShow less
CE mark: CE marked in Europe, announced June 2023

What to check when buying a used Philips Compact 5500 Series

Check recall Z-1757-2024 on multiport adapter carts
On affected units, a TEE probe left on the multiport adapter but not selected may keep receiving power with its temperature monitoring and control bypassed, and its head may overheat.
How: Systems built on or before December 20, 2023 and bought with a Deluxe or Premium cart are affected, so read the model label under the system and ask for proof that a Philips field engineer installed the correction.
Check any 3D9-3v probe against recall Z-2517-2023
The recall concerns listed 3D9-3v probes whose two-part chassis bond may fail, letting the probe come apart during clinical use.
How: Read the serial number printed on the probe's connector and check it against the recall list; an affected probe should have been taken out of use and exchanged by Philips.
Have every TEE probe leakage-tested on the system
A stand-alone tester can only indicate leakage, not diagnose it, and any failure on one calls for complete safety testing of the probe with the ultrasound system.
How: Ask for a leakage test on each X7-2t or X8-2t offered, and if a stand-alone test fails, require the full safety test on the system before purchase.
Inspect every probe's housing, lens, cable and connector
A probe with a cracked or damaged housing, lens, cable, strain relief or system connector must not be used.
How: Look over each part for cracks, and treat discoloration as a sign of a non-recommended disinfectant or of soaking deeper or longer than recommended.

Common questions about the Philips Compact 5500 Series

Is the Philips Compact 5500 Series FDA-cleared?

Yes. The Compact 5500 Series is FDA-cleared under 510(k) K222648, decided on September 27, 2022. K222648 names the Ultrasound System 5500 G, 5500 P, 5500 W and 5500 CV among the 5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, as Class II devices with product code IYN.

A second clearance, K242800, decided on November 15, 2024, added the Auto Measure Version 2 measurement feature to the series without adding modes, presets, measurements or transducers. The original 510(k) cited the Philips Affiniti as its primary predicate and the Philips CX 50 as a reference device.

What is the difference between the Philips Compact 5500 Series and the 5500CV?

The 5500CV is the cardiovascular configuration of the Compact 5500 Series, built on the same hardware as the 5500G, 5500P and 5500W. It shares its architecture with the EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx and is compatible with their transducers. It works with the S12-4 for pediatric cardiac and neonatal head exams.

The 5500 Series is aimed at multispecialty use and the 5500CV at cardiology. The C10-3v, V6-2 and 3D9-3v are offered on other 5500 configurations but not on the 5500CV.

How is the Compact 5500 Series different from the Compact 5300 Series?

The Compact 5500 Series comes in general imaging, point-of-care, cardiac and OB/GYN configurations, and the Compact 5300 Series in general imaging, point-of-care and OB/GYN. All 5000 Compact Series configurations share the same hardware and differ in features, transducer options and license options.

The 5500 is the higher of the two models, with the wider choice of options and transducers: the C5-1, C9-2, C10-3v, eL18-4 and S5-1 are offered only on 5500 configurations.

Can the Philips Compact 5500 Series use EPIQ and Affiniti transducers?

Yes. Transducers can be shared across EPIQ, Affiniti and Compact 5000 Series systems, and every 5000 Compact Series configuration is compatible with existing Philips transducers cleared on the Affiniti. No new transducers were introduced with the series.