HP-B01 Ultrasound Bone Densitometer
Price, lead time and documents for your market are confirmed in the quotation.
Key takeaways
- HP-B01 is an ultrasonic bone densitometer: it screens bone status with ultrasound, without ionizing radiation.
- Ultrasound densitometry is a screening tool; DXA of the hip and spine remains the reference method for diagnosing osteoporosis.
- Measurement site (heel or forearm), reported values and report output are confirmed on the HP-B01 specification sheet.
The HP-B01 is an ultrasound bone densitometer for osteoporosis screening. Ultrasonic densitometers in the HOPE INTERNATIONAL range measure at the calcaneus (heel) or the radius without radiation, which makes them practical for check-up centers, community hospitals and screening campaigns where no X-ray room is available.
Key Features
- Ultrasonic measurement: no ionizing radiation and no shielded room.
- Suited to screening desks in check-up centers and to screening campaigns.
- Measurement site and reported values, for example speed of sound, attenuation and T- and Z-scores, confirmed on the model specification sheet.
- Report printing and data export options stated with the quotation.
Applications
Osteoporosis risk screening in health-check centers and community hospitals, orthopedic, gynecology and geriatric clinics, and rehabilitation departments. Screening results help decide which patients to refer for a DXA scan, so DXA capacity is kept for those who need it.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Screening setting and expected daily tests
- Preferred measurement site, if any
- Population served (adults, children) for reference data
- Printer and software language
- Voltage, plug, quantity and destination
Specifications
| Measurement technology | Ultrasonic (quantitative ultrasound) |
|---|---|
| Ionizing radiation | None |
Documents
Certificates, declarations of conformity and test reports for the specific model and destination market are provided with the quotation.
Before you order, ask for the model's specification sheet and operator's manual for review. A commercial invoice and packing list are issued with every export shipment; other documents your importer or regulator requires can be requested with the quote.
Frequently asked questions
+How accurate is an ultrasound bone densitometer?
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) is a screening method. It estimates bone status from how sound travels through bone, so results correlate with, but are not the same as, DXA bone mineral density. Positive screens are usually referred for a DXA scan.
+What is the normal range on an ultrasound bone densitometer?
Results are usually reported as T-scores and Z-scores against the device's reference database. The WHO T-score categories for normal bone, low bone mass and osteoporosis were defined for DXA, so QUS results should be read as screening results. The HP-B01 report format is shown on its specification sheet.
+Can ultrasound detect osteoporosis?
Ultrasound can flag people with low bone quality or high fracture risk who need further testing. A diagnosis of osteoporosis is normally made with DXA of the hip and spine.
+Does an ultrasound bone densitometer use radiation?
No. It uses ultrasound, so there is no ionizing radiation exposure and no need for a shielded room.