The Samsung WS80A is a premium ultrasound system for obstetrics and gynecology. It is a 108 kg cart-based system with a 21.5-inch monitor, indicated for fetal, abdominal, small organ, trans-vaginal, trans-rectal, musculoskeletal and peripheral vessel imaging. Its upgrade, the WS80A with Elite, added 5D Heart, 5D CNS, 5D Follicle and a 23-inch screen.
- Released
- 2013launched by Samsung
- Probe ports
- 4active
- Display
- 21.5-inchFull HD LCD on an arm
- Weight
- 108 kgwith monitor
Compatible probes
Linear
- L3-12A
- L5-13
- LA3-16A Added in software V2.00
- LF5-13
Convex & microconvex
- C2-6
- SC1-6
- VR5-9
- CA1-7A Added in software V2.00
- CA2-8A Added in software V2.00
- CF4-9 Added in software V2.00
Phased
- PE2-4 Added in software V2.00
Endocavity
- E3-12A
Specialty
- V4-8 3D volume
- V5-9 3D volume
- CV1-8A 3D volume; added in software V2.00
- LV3-14A 3D volume; added in software V2.00
Specifications
Display
- Monitor
- 21.5-inch Full HD LCD with LED backlight, on a monitor arm
- Touch screen
- 10.1-inch LCD touch screen with LED backlight (Touch Control Pad)
Physical
- Weight
- 108 kg with monitor
- Dimensions
- Height 1,350–1,800 mm with monitor; width 560 mm; depth 760–860 mm
- Probe ports
Four active probe ports, plus a separate CW probe port marked not usedFour active probe ports, plus a separate CW probe port marked not used; up to five probes, the CW probe included, can be connectedShow allShow less
- Controls
- Keyboard, soft menus, buttons, dials, dial-buttons, a slider and a trackball
- TGC
- Digital TGC, with eight TGC sliders on the touch screen
- Control panel
- Height-adjustable; moves left/right and up/down on an Up & Down Lift
- Console fittings
Side probe holders, an extra EV probe holder, two cable hangers, a two-level gel warmerProbe holders on the left and right of the control panel, an additional endovaginal (EV) probe holder, a probe cable hanger on each side, and a two-level gel warmer (30°C to 39°C)Show allShow less
Power & battery
- Power
- 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1100 VA; isolation transformer; rear outlet for a peripheral
Connectivity & options
- Rear-panel connections
Audio in/out, microphone, trigger in/out, DVI-I monitor out, network, USB, foot switchRear panel: audio in/out, microphone, external trigger in/out, external monitor (DVI-I), network, USB and foot switch; USB ports on both the front and rear panelsShow allShow less
- DICOM
- Optional: Storage, Print, Worklist, PPS, SC and Storage SR
- DICOM services, System Version 4.0
Image and multi-frame storage, worklist, MPPS, print, query/retrieve, commitment, SRUltrasound Image Storage and Ultrasound Multi-frame Image Storage (SCU and SCP); Modality Worklist, Modality Performed Procedure Step, Basic Grayscale and Basic Color Print Management, Study Root FIND and MOVE, Storage Commitment Push Model and Comprehensive SR (SCU)Show allShow less
- Storage
DVD-Multi drive; internal drive of at least 500 GB; CINE memory up to 12,700 framesInternal DVD-Multi drive (DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM); internal drive of at least 500 GB; CINE memory up to 12,700 frames; LOOP memory up to 8,192 linesShow allShow less
- Peripherals
Video printers, RS-232 cable, 3-pedal foot switch, USB flash memory and USB HDDUSB video printers (black-and-white P-95DW and UP-D897; color CP-30DW and UP-D25MD), USB to RS-232 serial cable, foot switch (IPX8, three pedals), USB flash memory media and USB hard disk driveShow allShow less
- Options
4D, VolumeNT, 3D XI, ADVR, Cardiac Measurement, DICOM, FRV, Spatial Compound Imaging…4D; VolumeNT; 3D XI; ADVR; Cardiac Measurement; ECI (except North America); DICOM; FRV; Spatial Compound Imaging; AUTOIMT+; XI STIC; Convex SCI; ElastoScan; 2D NT; e-DEB (except North America); 5D LB; Panoramic; 5D NT; 3DMXI; Mobile Export; HDVIShow allShow less
Imaging & software
- Imaging modes
2D, M, color, power and PW Doppler, S-Flow, color M, anatomical M, 3D, 4D, ElastoScan2D mode; M mode; Color Doppler; Pulsed Wave (PW) Spectral Doppler; Power Doppler (PD); Directional Power Doppler (S-Flow); Color M mode; Anatomical M mode; 3D imaging; 4D imaging; ElastoScanShow allShow less
- Modes in the K173513 clearance
PW and CW Doppler, harmonic imaging, Tissue Doppler imaging and Wave, 3D/4DPW and CW spectral Doppler, harmonic imaging, Tissue Doppler imaging, Tissue Doppler Wave, and 3D and real-time 4D imagingShow allShow less
- Image processing
- Hybrid Beamforming Engine evo, SDMR evo, ClearVision, QuickScan, S-Flow
- Volume and OB tools
5D NT, 5D LB, 5D Stereo Cine, Volume NT, 2D NT, MPI, Advanced FRV with inversion mode5D NT; 5D LB; 5D Stereo Cine; Volume NT; 2D NT; MPI; Advanced Feto Realistic View (FRV) with inversion modeShow allShow less
- Added with V2.00 (Elite package)
- 5D Heart, 5D CNS, 5D Follicle
- Elastography
- ElastoScan (optional); e-DEB breast elastography, except North America
- Workflow and sharing
EZ Exam, HD ADVR recording to DVD or USB, Hello Mom smartphone appEZ Exam; HD ADVR recording (DVD at 720 x 480, USB at Full HD 1920 x 1080); Hello Mom, a wireless smartphone app that may not be available in some countriesShow allShow less
- Gray scale and focusing
256 gray levels (8 bits); transmit focus up to eight points; dynamic receive focusingGray scale 256 (8 bits); transmit focusing at up to eight points, four selectable at once; continuous digital dynamic receive focusingShow allShow less
- Channels
- 192
- Applications
- Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urology, Abdomen, Vascular, Small Part, MSK
- Measurement packages
OB, Gynecology, Cardiac, Vascular, Fetal Heart, Urology, Abdomen, Small Parts, MSK…OB, Gynecology, Cardiac, Vascular, Fetal Heart, Urology, Abdomen, Small Parts, MSK, TCD, Pediatric HipsShow allShow less
- Revision and software
V1.00, V2.00 with the Elite package, V3.00, V4.00V1.00; V2.00, with the Elite package; V3.00, cleared under K153529; V4.00, cleared under K171070Show allShow less
Environment
- Operating environment
- 10–35°C; 30–75% humidity; 700–1,060 hPa
Compliance
- FDA 510(k)
K133329 (2013-11-27), K143089 (2014-11-26), K153529 (2016-02-02), K171070, K173513K133329 (2013-11-27); K143089 (2014-11-26); K153529 (2016-02-02); K171070 (2017-08-09); K173513 (2018-02-20). Class II; product codes IYN, IYO and ITX; 21 CFR 892.1550Show allShow less
Languages
- Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese
What to check when buying a used Samsung WS80A
Check recall Z-2276-2019 for probe overheating
On the software versions this recall lists, a probe could overheat when the Doppler sample volume was made smaller in Doppler Only mode.
How: Read the installed version on the About tab of the Setup screen, match it and the serial number against the recall's affected units, and ask for the record of Samsung's software upgrade.
Ask for a documented electrical leakage inspection
The system is meant to be inspected for electrical leakage by trained technicians, with safety inspections following the EN 60601-1 standard.
How: Ask for the latest leakage inspection record, and connect the unit only to an outlet with a protective earth.
Inspect each probe's housing, lens, cable and seal
A damaged probe can cause electric shock and has to be taken out of use.
How: Look for cracks, broken parts, leaks and sharp edges on the housing, lens, seal and strain relief, and check the cable for damage from being run over by equipment wheels.
Reject a damaged housing or abraded cable
The system is not to be used with a damaged housing or an abraded cable, and liquid that gets inside can cause fire, electric shock or damage.
How: Check the casing for cracks or discoloration from sprayed cleaner, and inspect every cable, cord and plug along its length.
Common questions about the Samsung WS80A
Is the Samsung WS80A FDA-cleared?
Yes. The WS80A is FDA-cleared as a class II device (product codes IYN, IYO and ITX, 21 CFR 892.1550) under these 510(k)s: K133329, decided November 27, 2013; K143089, November 26, 2014; K153529, February 2, 2016; K171070, August 9, 2017; and K173513, February 20, 2018.
What exams is the Samsung WS80A FDA-cleared for?
Its first clearance covers fetal, abdominal, small organ, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial) and peripheral vessel imaging. Software V2.00 added pediatric, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, and adult and pediatric cardiac imaging, and V3.00 added intra-operative use.
The 2018 clearance, K173513, lists fetal and obstetric, abdominal, gynecology, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, musculoskeletal, urology, adult and pediatric cardiac, and peripheral vessel applications.
What probes does the Samsung WS80A use for OB/GYN exams?
With software V1.00, the C2-6, SC1-6 and V4-8 carry the obstetric presets for the first, second and third trimesters, fetal echo and NT, and the E3-12A, VR5-9 and V5-9 carry the first-trimester preset. Each of these also carries the gynecology presets, and the E3-12A, VR5-9 and V5-9 carry the prostate preset as well.
The CA1-7A, CA2-8A and CV1-8A, added with software V2.00, are also assigned to abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology.