Galix Biomedical Instrumentation has a long tradition of innovation. Throughout almost 30 years at the leading edge of biomedical instrumentation, it has always cooperated with its customers to create solutions for the medical industry. Internationally known as specialists in Holter Recorders and External Pacemakers, the company is committed to setting new standards of excellence in both technology and service.

 
GBI 3SM
Galix GBI-3SM Digital 3-Channel Holter Recorder
 
The GBI-3SM Digital Holter Recorder stores, on a memory card, continuous recordings of a patient's electrocardiogram, for a 24/48 or 72-hour period. The recording is not really a form of continuous monitoring in the sense that the signal is not available immediately. The ECG data is stored in a conventional Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. The recording is a representation of past events which permits a detailed "off-line" analysis of them at a later time. This analysis is performed with the WinTer Holter Analyzer. This unit performs either the 24/48 hour Holter recording at a sampling rate of 256 or 1000 samples per second (V.H.R.ECG) for further Ventricular Late Potential Analysis. The GBI-3SM recorder is one of the most reliable portable units of the market.
 
Technical Specifications
  • Dimensions: 3inW x 2.2inH x 0.65inD (76 x 57 x 16 mm)
  • Weight: less than 2 ounces with battery (55 grams)
  • Enclosure: ABS proprietary enclosure with EMI shielding
  • Operating temperature: 0-70 degrees Celcius
  • Digital Display: Interactive 1.46in x 0.79in (37x20 mm) - 64x128 graphic LCD, for display of all 3 ECG channel and data
  • Number of Acquisition Channels: 3
  • Programmable Sampling Rate: 256/512/1000 samples per second
  • Storage Media: 512Mb Standard Secure Digital (SD) card
  • Unique Patient cable: 7 leads for true 3 channel recording
  • Pacemaker pulse detection : Can detect pacer pulse as small as 0.25 ms width
  • Recording Capacity: 24, 48, 72 hours with only AAA alkaline battery
  • Worn in a necklace position : Comfortable and discreet for patient
  • Event Button: With tactile and audible feedback
  • Power Supply: 1 Standard AAA, 1.5V, Alkaline battery
  • Download to analyzer: Through a SD card reader
  • Environmental directives: RoHs compliant
  • Optional features: V.H.R. ECG
  • Standard Accessories: One 3 lead patient cable, one 4 lead patient cable, one AAA 1.5V alkaline battery, one SD card, one watertight dustproof shock resistant case, one user's manual and hook-up accesories.
  • Warranty: 18 Months
  • Additional Software:High-definition 10 minutes or 1 hour of V.H.R. ECG (1000 samples per second per channel) for further Ventricular Late Potential Analysis)
WinTer
Galix WinTer Holter Analyzer Software
 
The New Galix Holter Analyzer model WinTer is an extremely powerful tool for the medical professional for use in the detection and evaluation of cardiac arrhythmias. This software is used in conjunction with the GBI-3S Holter Recorder. It allows the user to modify channel gain, polarity, disable a channel in the case of a bad recording in that single channel. It also presents the user with statistical graphs depicting time y frequency domains of HRV, signal quality record verification, ST-deviation, beat classification. The possiblity to record audio comments using a PC-microphone, Sleep Apnea, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker analysis, new complete standardized report are some of the new features that have been added to this software.
 
ECG waveform analysis software package
  • The calculations, algorithms, and analysis techniques used by the WinTer Software package are recognized by FDA. After the Holter exam has been conducted, and the respective ECG data recorded onto the Secure Digital card, the user can then download this information to the PC, where analysis is then performed. Navigate through the presentation below and see what this software package has to offer
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ECG-PS
Galix ECG-PS Acquisition Module
 
The ECG-PS offers an "All-in-One" solution to your cardiology diagnostic needs. It combines a 12-Lead, real-time Electrocardiogram with an ERGO Exercise Stress system. The Data Acquisition Module(DAM) achieves excellent frequency response, easy connectivity to the patient, while maintaining patient isolation, and provides all this without the need of any external DC or AC source, because it obtains all its power from the USB port on your PC. The ECG-PS Kit includes the DAM, the ECG-PS and ERGO-PS software packages, 5- fully shielded patient cables, 4 limb and 6 precordial electrodes. The acquired signals from this module are processed in real-time, and are analyzed for time/frequency, and amplitude measurements using the ECG-PS or ERGO-PS software.
 
Acquisition Module ECG-PS USB-DAM. Front-End Amplifier
  • Frequency response: 0.05Hz-500Hz @-3dB
  • CMRR: 100dB minimum @ DC- 50/60Hz
  • Noise introduced by acquisition module: 1.1uVRMS @0.05Hz-500Hz
  • Dynamic range for Input signal: 16mV
  • Electrode-Offset Voltage tolerance: 300mV
  • Input Impedance: >100MOhm
  • Input current: 1nA maximum
  • Common-Mode Signal additional Compensation: Selectable(X,Y,Z)
  • Patient Cable: 10 terminals (7 precordial + 3 XYZ leads)
    Cable is completely shielded and protected against
    defibrillator transients

    Data Acquisition:
  • Sampling rate: 3000 Samples/second/lead, (1000 samples/second/lead - Normalized)
  • Waveform resolution: 16-bits, (14-bits - Normalized)
  • Anti-Alias Sampling rate filter: 500Hz, 3-pole, Low-Pass Butterworth
  • Mode: 12 Channels, (7 precordial, 3 XYZ)

    Electrical:
  • PC Interface: Full-Speed USB1.1, 12Mbits/s
  • Current consumption: 100mA maximum (provided by USB Port)
  • Patient Isolation Voltage: 2500V, 50pF max.
  • Leakage Current: <5uA (patient isolated)
  • Defibrillation Protection: 5KV, 10ms/400Joules

    Physical:
  • Size: 140mm(5.5")x 63mm(2.5") x 31mm(1.2")
  • Weight: 230g (0.5lbs), with USB Interface cable
  • Enclosure: Ergonomic, Dust and Water-Resistant
  • Interface Cable: 3m (10ft) USB Interface Cable
  • Color: White-cream
  • Material: ABS (UL 94 HB)

    Ambient:
  • Operational Temperature Range: 10-45degrees celcius,(50-110degrees Farenheight)
  • Storage temperature: -20-60degrees celcius, (-4-150degrees Farenheight)
  • Relative humidity during Operation: 5-95%, without condensation
  • Relative humidity during storage: 5-95%, without condensation
  • Atmospheric pressure: 700-1060 hPa

ECG/ERGO Measurement Module
Complete analysis of the ECG signal
This module consists of four main screens, each of which enables different actions. These screens are:
  • Standard measurement screen.
  • Beat comparison screen
  • Manual measurement screen
  • Measurement table screen

The standard measurement screen shows all the measurements that are automatically performed by the program on each of the 12 leads.

The beat comparison screen is used to compare the morphology of two beats, allowing the user to measure differences in time and amplitude between them.

By means of the manual measurement screen the user can measure amplitude and time intervals in any of the 12 leads.

The measurement table allows a quick visualization of the all the values of the different measurements performed for each of the 12 leads .

For a more detailed explanation download our "Measurement Module Demo and/or the Operation Manual" on the Downloads section.
WinTer
Galix 12-Lead Computerized ECG Software
 
This software package allows real-time viewing of the 12-Lead ECG, allowing the user to modify to an individual channel the amplitude, color and label, to change the sweep speed of the capture screen to 25,50,100mm/s. Also has the ability to use calipers to perform time/interval and amplitude measurements, while data is being captured. Furthermore the user can enable/disable muscular and baseline digital filters with one click, to view on-screen Heart-Rate in HR(bpm) or RR(ms), to switch and modify any lead configuration during acquisition, and to store thousands of ECG records. *The 12-Lead ECG software is part of the ECG-PS Kit.
 


All ECG registries may be stored in a PC hard disk for further revision. These exams will form an ECG database that includes all commands for each patient, such as: Add, Delete, Search, etc. Due to the high detailed screen resolution and sampling rate, the system will allow full morphological analysis. The attendant is able to obtain time and amplitude measurements with cursors in the screen besides the automatic measurement capacity of the software.

The software will present computerized normal ECG Studies.
The GALIX ECG-PS will operate under Windows 98 or greater. Below are some of the characteristics of the program:
. Simultaneous monitoring and printing of standard 12 lead ECG or lead combinations pre
selected by the attendant

. Different selectable presentation formats

. Selectable Amplitude Scales (5, 10 or 20 mm/mV)

. Selectable Scan Rates ( 25, 50 or 100mm/s)

. Heart Rate measurements in the 30-240 bpm range

. Automatic selection of J Point and ST segment

. Time and amplitude measurements by cursors in the screen


WinTer
Galix Computerized Stress-Test Software
 
The ERGO-PS is a software package designed to provide the cardiologist with an on-screen visualization of the acquired channels, control remote peripherals such as a treadmill, exercise bike, perform the exam using pre-defined protocols such as: Astrand, Naughton, Bruce, Balke, Ellestad; or using protocols defined by the user. Visual configuration is completely user-defined, channels can be arbitrarily adjusted for amplitude and color. Sweep speed, muscle and baseline filters just to name a few of the additonal features provided by this package. While providing the general functionalities of the computerized ECG software, such as an almost-unlimited database, it offers extended features like a state-of-the-art complete report generator. *The Stress-Test software is part of the ECG-PS Kit.

 


The screen will display different stages (speed, elevation or load), time elapsed, suggestions and warning messages to guide the attendant. During the exam an automatic register at each stage will record 10-second ECG Strips, Heart Rate, ST segment and ST slope. All information is presented at the final exam printout.

In addition to the standard printouts available to the ECG-PS, the final exam printout will include the following information:
. Demographic Patient Information
. Table presenting for each stage: duration, load, heart rate, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, mean pressure, tension-time index and comments.
. ECG tracings and ST segment trends.
. Many other new features included in a very complete report generator.

The user has full control of peripherals such as an exercise treadmill or bicycle. The complete Stress Test exam may be stored in the PC Hard disk. Individually these are identified for future retrieval and further analysis. The number of studies stored is limited only by the capacity of the PC's hard disk.


PaceStar
Galix PaceStar Multiprogrammable External Pacemaker
 


When pacing accuracy, easy parameter retrieval, and ease-of-use are important, this external pacemaker is the one for you. The multiprogrammable External Pacemaker Galix model PaceStar has 3 methods of tachycardia termination and a graphic display to show simultaneously all programmed parameters and intracavitary ECG signal. Pulse rate, pulse width, pulse amplitude, sensitivity, refractory period and hysteresis can be programmed to achieve the highest pacing performance. All cardiac parameters used in the pacing mode are accessible by one or two keys of the keyboard. Extensive testing on this module during production makes it very reliable on the field. It has a defibrillation, electromagnetic interference and software failure protection system. Small in size, ergonomic and lightweight, it has a lot of measurement features and statistics that make it unique in today's market.



 


External Pacemaker Pacing Programmable Parameters:

  • Normal Rate: 30-200ppm |step:5ppm| Accuracy:+/-5%
  • Pulse Amplitude: 0.2V-10V | step:0.2V | Accuracy:+/-5%
  • Sensitivity: 0.2mV-12mV | step: 0.2mV | Accuracy:+/-0.2mV
  • Refractory period: 200ms-400ms | step: 5ms | Accuracy:+/-1.5%
  • Pulse Width: 01ms-2ms | step: 0.1ms | Accuracy: +/-0.2%
  • Hysteresis: 0 - 5 - 10 - 15 - 20ppm
  • Emergency: SSI(AAI/VVI) | R=70ppm | A=10V | S=2.4mV | W=1ms
  • EMI Protection: auto-switching to AOO/VOO with acoustic alarm
  • Defibrillation Protection: Up to 400Joules
  • Software Failure Protection: auto-switching to Emergency mode
  • High-rate Operation (overdrive): 120ppm-600ppm | step: 10ppm | Accuracy:+/-3%. Patient heart-rate(HR) is measured automatically and overdrive rate is set 30% higher. For safety reasons, Galix external pacemaker generates auto-quit if no key is pressed within a 20s period.

    Measurements and Statistics:
  • R-R/P-P Interval: 5ms-2s
  • Patient Frequency: 30bpm to 300bpm
  • P-Wave or R-Wave Amplitude
  • Pacing clock: Up to 10 days | Accuracy:+/-0.01%
  • Pacing Percentage: ratio between the total number of paced beats, and total number of paced beats plus spontaneous beats
  • Low Battery Indicator: Acoustic and visual alarm is activated once batteries cannot withstand 3 hours of operation

    General:
  • Enclosure: Shock-resistant ABS plastic with sliding door for battery compartment. Only one battery can be changed at a time, Galix external pacemaker can temporary operate with 1 AA, 1.5V Alkaline battery
  • Dimensions: Length:6.53"(166mm), Width:3.46/2.75"(80/70mm), Height: 0.87"(22mm)
  • Weight: 11.5oz.(320g)
  • Power Source & Battery Life: 2-AA Alkaline batteries. Minimum of 20 days of continuous pacing
  • Extender Cable: Compatible with FDA Standards for temporary catheter lead wire
  • Keyboard: Polycarbonate metal-dome tactile-free membrane
  • Display: Graphic Liquid Crystal Display
  • Accessories: Galix external pacemaker set includes a shock-resistant carrying hand-bag, 2,1.5V AA Alkaline batteries, extender cable, arm strap, waist strap, and instruction manual.

    PaceStar-L: PaceStar standard features, plus Data Logging & ECG Waveform Display
  • Event Logging on internal non-volatile memory: Can be stored up to 75 seconds of intracavitary ECG Signals and more than 1500 events, such as parameter changes, alarms, warnings, frequency trends, & tachycardia events
  • Easy traceability of past events for analysis and audit purposes
  • Fiber Optic Cable connected to USB module offers superior signal transfer and maximum patient isolation
  • ECG sampling rate: 400samples/second
  • LCD Display Scanning Rate: 20mm/s - 40mm/s - 80mm/s
  • Continuous patient intrinsic heart rate on display
  • Calipers: time interval and amplitude measurements

    PaceStar-LT: PaceStar-L features, plus Tachycardia Termination
  • Tachycardia Recognition rate: 100bpm-200bpm | step:5bpm
  • Orthorrhythmic: number of pulses in the initial burst Ni=5-10pulses (8). Number of Pulses in the final burst Nf=10-20pulses(15)
  • Scanning: Initial delay ID=200ms-400ms(260), and number of pulses per burst NP=1-10(5)
  • Note: Default Value in parentheses ( )
PaceStar
Galix Physio-28 High-Resolution Polygraph for Cardiac Electrophysiology
 


The Physio-28 Polygraph is a High resolution System with 12 surface ECG and 16 intracavitary channels with a built-in stimulator for all kind of electrophysiology studies. The system runs on any Windows PC. This platform provides robustness and safety to all the control processes. Likewise, it supports concurrent tasks during the study (protocol selection, report generation, graphic representations, review of previous studies, and so on). The entire study can be stored for further retrieval. The study review is fully functional, including the visualization of channels not present on the screen during the study. The physician can also review other patients studies stored in the database of the system.


 


Galix "Physio-28" High Resolution Polygraph/Stimulator for Cardiac E.P. Exams

  • 28 Channel Interface module: 12 Surface ECG & 16 Intracavitary channels
  • Simultaneous on-screen visualization of up to 16 channels. Easy setup of channel configuration
  • High performance computer or mobile workstation
  • Works with any Windows PC
  • Very high resolution color monitor 17", 19" or 21" (1600x1280 pixels)
  • Laser Printer: 600d.p.i - 10pages/minute
  • Gain(selectable): 1-32mV/cm (continuously adjustable)
  • Analog-to-Digital conversion performed with 12-bit resolution/accuracy.
  • Permanent on-screen visualization of patient's heart rate and cycle length
  • Calipers: Unlimited number of calipers with various colors can be placed with time and heart rate measurements on each caliper
  • Real-time Split-Screen with adjustable dividing bar provides monitoring screen and data capture screens
  • Both screens are freezable and of variable size
  • Trigger system: triggered by any channel synchronized with the stimulator
  • Complete study recorded on PC's hard disk
  • Optical-disk massive storage back-up system
  • full function word processor included for a very flexible report generation
  • X-ray images option for simultaneous visualization with ECG data
  • Remote diagnostics via modem for easy identification of technical problems
  • Complete visualization of another E.P study stored in the database (compare & contrast)

The GALIX Poligraph w/ stimulator is a built-in multiprogrammable cardiac electrophysiological (EP) stimulator, which offers invasive cardiac stimulation, extrastimulation for electrophysiological studies, tachycardia termination and cardiac parameters monitoring.

As a pulse generator for transitory pacing the GALIX Poligraph w/ stimulator delivers pulses at rates from 30 to 150 ppm and has the following modes:

- Asynchronous (AOO)
- Demand (AAI)

Pulse Rate, Pulse Amplitude, Pulse Width, Sensitivity and Refractory Period can be programmed to achieve the highest pacing performance. The Poligraph w/ stimulator also has a special function for high rate asynchronous pacing at rates from 120 to 600 ppm (Overdriving). Two keys (STIM and STANDBY)starts and stops the stimulation.

As a cardiac termination device, the Poligraph w/ stimulator offers two methods of delivering extrastimuli, which are easily accessed by pressing the TACHY key. In the Orthorhythmic Pulse Bursts method, the external stimuli are synchronized to the sensed spontaneous depolarizations at intervals, which are 80% or 90% of the cycle length of the tachycardia. The second method is the Non-Orthorhythmic Scanning algorithm. In this case the stimuli are arranged in bursts characterized by the Initial Delay between the first burst and the sensed spontaneous depolarization, the Coupled Delay between pulses, and the number of pulses per burst.

The GALIX Poligraph w/ stimulator has an exclusive design based on a microcontroller at the heart of low-power consumption architecture for control and stimulation. This design permits excellent accuracy and flexible operation. A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a membrane keyboard provide the interface between the system and the physician. The 4-line x 40-char LCD allows fast and simultaneous reading of all important data. The 43-key membrane keyboard with direct access to most functions makes the operation simpler .

A list of some applications of the GALIX Poligraph w/ stimulator is shown below:

. Transitory Atrial Pacing of patients with sinus arrhythmia and normal A-V conduction.

. Measurement of atrial electrophysiologic response (refractoriness, SNRT, and so on).

. Evaluation of the ventricular response in patients with WPW syndrome.

. Measurement of Wenckebach block frequency.

. Sinus Node Overdriving.

. Initiation of reentrant tachyarrhythmia.

. Tachycardia detection with optical and acoustic indicators.

. Tachycardia termination with the Pulse Burst Method - Orthorhythmic.

. Tachycardia termination with the Scanning Method - non orthorhythmic.

. Tachycardia termination with the Overdriving Method.

. Management of patient with automatic implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (AICD).