The Vasomedical model TS-4 is the third mainstream model EECP® device introduced by Vasomedical Inc. The TS-4 was introduced circa 2003 with a similar configuration and platform to the previous model TS-3. The TS-4 was only out for a short period of time until the Lumenair was introduced. The TS-4 was rumored to be a more cost efficient device to make with only a few changes with the user interface. This unit is virtually an enhanced version of the TS-3.
- Footprint Size (0.6)
- The TS-4 is a slightly smaller footprint than the TS-3.
- Patient Comfort (0.8)
- The TS-4 is similar to the TS-3 in terms of patient comfort.
- Therapist User-Interface (0.5)
- This system has the same operating system as the TS-3. No changes other than a flat screen monitor
- Device Technological Interface with EMR/EHR (0.2)
- The unit has no digital integration other than scanning the 8 second strip and manually imputing into an EMR.
- System Reporting Capabilities (0.2)
- System has 8 second strip printed on a thermal printer. The strip indicates the ECG, inflation/deflation timing and arterial waveforms. All calculations are performed manually by the therapist.
- Cuff Design (0.7)
- Vasomedical is known for having comfortable cuffs that deliver a good squeeze. Same cuffs can be used with the TS-4 system.
- System Noise Level (0.8)
- The TS-3, TS-4 (both same) still quieter compared to the competition
- System Reliability (0.6)
- The TS-4 reported the same technical problems (minimal) than the previous model TS-3.
- Device Serviceability (0.7)
- The TS-4 has service available from the manufacturer Vasomedical but the cost of service is at a premium.
- COST !! (.8)
- TS-4 is a good value of all EECP Therapy units in that it is an enhanced version of the TS-3 at a price much lower than the model Lumenair.