Philips X6-1 xMatrix PureWave Probe

The iU22's volumetric adult-cardiac probe. 9,000+ active elements (~35× a conventional transducer). Enables live 3D/4D imaging without a mechanical scanhead.

Fits

• Philips iU22
• Philips iE33

Diagnosis

• Connector pin bent → #1 failure mode; don't force the probe into the port
• Cable flex fatigue at strain relief → refurb before failure
• "Not recognized" on a known-good port → likely the probe

Field notes

• Most fragile probe in the iU22 fleet. Damage is expensive and full refurbs are non-trivial. See field-guide/philips-iu22.