Philips CLA76 Ultrasound Probe Repair

A failing Philips CLA76 does not always mean buying a new probe. Use the fault table below to match what you are seeing on screen to a likely cause, then check what a repair assessment would need.

Manufacturer	Philips
Model	CLA76
Probe type	Convex array
Compatible systems	ATL HDI-1000, ATL HDI-3000, ATL HDI-3500, ATL Ultramark 9 (UM9)

The CLA76 typically pairs with ATL HDI-1000, ATL HDI-3000, ATL HDI-3500, ATL Ultramark 9 (UM9); the same fault can present differently between console revisions, which is why the host system is asked for with the quote details.

On convex probes such as the CLA76, the curved acoustic window wears unevenly under pressure-heavy scanning; lens condition is the first thing to check when image quality drops.

Common failure modes for the CLA76

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?
Outer cable sheath showing cracks, kinks or staining	Surface jacket wear – the conductors inside are often still good	Usually repairable
Cuts, gouges or discoloration on the lens membrane	Wear from use, or chemical attack from disinfectants	Usually repairable
Large areas of the array not firing	Extensive element loss across the acoustic stack	Usually not economical
Strain relief separated, split or stiff	Cable flex fatigue at the probe or connector end	Usually repairable
Image cuts out when the cable is flexed	Broken internal conductors in the cable	Case by case
Latch or locking hardware damaged on the connector shell	Broken locking mechanics on the connector housing	Usually repairable
Depth performance clearly below what this probe used to deliver	Reduced acoustic output from element ageing or a delaminating lens	Case by case

Check these before you ship the probe

• Examine the connector for bent or corroded pins, cracks and a working locking mechanism.
• Photograph the complete manufacturer label – the exact revision matters for parts compatibility.
• Flex the cable gently along its length while imaging – intermittent dropout points to broken conductors.
• Inspect the lens face under good light for cuts, bubbles, lifting edges or discoloration.
• Compare penetration and uniformity against a known-good probe on the same preset.

Repair, exchange or replace — which applies to your CLA76

For the CLA76, 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 CLA76 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 CLA76 can be repaired, and on what terms, is confirmed in writing once the probe has been assessed.