Akicare BLOOD Support & Replacement

Before writing off a damaged Akicare BLOOD, compare its symptoms against the failure modes below. Many lens, cable and connector faults on this probe class are economically repairable.

Manufacturer	Akicare
Model	BLOOD

Common failure modes for the BLOOD

Match what you are seeing against the table below. The right-hand column reflects how faults of this kind typically assess – the actual verdict always depends on the individual probe.

What you see	Likely cause	Typically repairable?
Intermittent signal that changes as the cable moves	One or more conductors broken inside the cable bundle	Case by case
Depth performance clearly below what this probe used to deliver	Reduced acoustic output from element ageing or a delaminating lens	Case by case
Dark bands or dropout lines in the image	Failed transducer elements or a broken conductor in the cable	Case by case
Large areas of the array not firing	Extensive element loss across the acoustic stack	Usually not economical
Fuzzy or noisy image that cleaning does not fix	A worn lens surface or elements beginning to degrade	Case by case
Split seams or impact marks on the probe body	Impact damage; housing can usually be replaced or resealed	Usually repairable
Air pockets or peeling visible on the acoustic lens	The lens separating from the acoustic stack underneath	Usually repairable

Check these before you ship the probe

• Compare penetration and uniformity against a known-good probe on the same preset.
• Check the strain reliefs at both ends for splits, stiffness or separation from the cable.
• Flex the cable gently along its length while imaging – intermittent dropout points to broken conductors.
• Examine the connector for bent or corroded pins, cracks and a working locking mechanism.
• Inspect the lens face under good light for cuts, bubbles, lifting edges or discoloration.

Repair, exchange or replace — which applies to your BLOOD

For the BLOOD, think in terms of damage depth: surface and cable-level faults are usually repairable at a fraction of replacement cost; acoustic stack failures are evaluated case by case; extensive element loss generally means replacement. Send the symptoms and photos first – that determines the path before anything ships.

What we need to quote your BLOOD repair

• A clear photo of the complete manufacturer and model label on the probe
• A description of the fault: what you see on screen and when it started
• The ultrasound system (console) the probe is used with
• Screenshots or photos of the image problem, if the fault is visual
• Photos of any physical damage – lens, housing, cable or connector

Images shown are representative and are not photographs of an individual unit. Nothing on this page claims OEM authorization or guarantees universal fit. Whether a specific BLOOD can be repaired, and on what terms, is confirmed in writing once the probe has been assessed.