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ULTHERA DS 10-1.5N Transducer: Technical Coupling, Dermal Wheals, and Asset-Protective Procurement

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Maintaining uniform, light transducer coupling pressure with the ULTHERA DS 10-1.5N is critical to prevent dermal wheals, superficial burns, and energy refraction during periorbital and other superficial passes. For clinic owners, this is not just a technique issue but a hardware, gel-physics, and uptime question: selecting the right DS 10-1.5N units (new or certified pre-owned), enforcing coupling protocols, and aligning service/maintenance support directly impact safety, treatment consistency, and long-term return on investment.

What the ULTHERA DS 10-1.5N Does & Who It’s For

The ULTHERA DS 10-1.5N transducer is a 10 MHz, narrow-footprint DeepSee ultrasound cartridge engineered to deliver micro-focused ultrasound energy at approximately 1.5 mm depth, primarily targeting superficial dermal and subdermal structures. It is commonly used for fine-line polishing, periorbital tightening, and small-field contouring in advanced aesthetic clinics and dermatology practices that already understand Ultherapy’s deeper transducers and want more precise superficial passes.

Clinics that benefit most from this handpiece are those with high patient demand for eye-area refinement, “polishing” passes after deeper lifting, and combination protocols with lasers or RF where dermal integrity is paramount. For these operators, coupling performance and transducer condition are directly tied to avoiding wheals, post-treatment erythema clusters, and rare but impactful superficial burn events.

Technical Core: Coupling Pressure, Gel Physics, and Energy Refraction

From a hardware-physics standpoint, the DS 10-1.5N sits at the intersection of high-frequency ultrasound, a narrow contact footprint, and shallow treatment depth—meaning small deviations in coupling pressure and gel continuity have amplified clinical consequences. Ulthera’s Instructions for Use explicitly instruct clinicians to maintain a light, constant pressure and keep the hand still when delivering treatment lines, emphasizing the sensitivity of superficial passes to variations in contact.

Air is an acoustic insulator; microscopic air gaps between the DS 10-1.5N membrane and skin reflect ultrasound energy instead of transmitting it, leading to refraction, hot spots, and inconsistent focal deposition. High-quality coupling gel acts as a conductive bridge that displaces air and prevents microbubble formation, which is critical in HIFU/MFU systems to avoid localized superheating at the skin surface. When coupling pressure is uneven—too light in some areas, too heavy in others—gel thickness and continuity vary, increasing the risk of dermal wheals (raised, localized edema within the superficial treatment plane) and transient or, in rare cases, more severe skin injury.

Clinically, many “mystery” wheals following superficial Ultherapy passes can be traced back to three controllable variables: transducer face condition, gel application, and operator pressure dynamics. Worn membranes, scratched housings, or inconsistent gel coverage interact with irregular pressure to change the effective beam profile, producing focal-intensity peaks that the superficial dermis cannot dissipate evenly. For a procurement-minded clinic owner, this is a strong case for tying training, consumables, and transducer condition verification into the purchasing decision rather than seeing cartridges as simple disposables.

Revenue, Uptime, and Payback Math Behind DS 10-1.5N Use

While the DS 10-1.5N is not a standalone revenue generator like a full Ulthera console, it materially shapes utilization and perceived quality of your Ultherapy menu. Reliable superficial passes support higher patient satisfaction scores, stronger word-of-mouth, and the ability to package periorbital refinement as a premium add-on or component of tiered Ultherapy protocols.

A reasonable illustrative model for a mid-volume medspa might assume:

  • 20–40 Ultherapy patients per month once the service is fully launched, with 40–60% receiving DS 10-1.5N superficial passes as part of their protocol.
  • Incremental periorbital/small-field revenue of an estimated USD 150–350 per patient, depending on geographic market and bundling strategy. (Estimate based on typical Ultherapy menu structures; clinics must validate against local pricing.)

Under that range, incremental superficial-pass revenue could approximate USD 1,800–8,400 per month, contingent on utilization and pricing. (Illustrative, not guaranteed.) Coupling-related complications—wheals that require follow-up, scattered superficial burns, or “rough” treatments—reduce effective capacity and may lead to refunds or discounts, eroding margin and clinician confidence. Ensuring device uptime and coupling integrity through quality sourcing and preventive maintenance allows those incremental revenues to track closer to plan.

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From a capital perspective, the console investment is substantial, but individual new DS 10-1.5N transducers are commonly listed around USD 2,500–3,200 per cartridge in primary and secondary markets, with line-count depreciation over time. For certified pre-owned (CPO) or surplus units, clinic buyers may see typical ranges between USD 1,400–2,300 depending on remaining line capacity, refurbishment scope, and warranty. (Illustrative ranges derived from resale market signals; exact pricing must be confirmed at quote.) When a transducer directly affects patient comfort and perceived quality in a highly visible area, the payback calculus includes avoided complications and brand protection as much as direct incremental revenue.

Mid-funnel buyers often find value in solutions platforms like ALLWILL that can model utilization scenarios, line-count economics, and maintenance intervals rather than simply quoting cartridge prices. ALLWILL’s Smart Center support and expert-matching can help align DS 10-1.5N procurement with realistic patient-volume assumptions and service planning, which is often the difference between a smooth payback period and underutilized capital.

Request a quote from ALLWILL for current DS 10-1.5N pricing, CPO availability, and projected payback under your actual patient volumes.

Why DS 10-1.5N Deserves High-Ticket Attention

At first glance, the DS 10-1.5N can look like a simple “extra” in the Ulthera ecosystem, overshadowed by deeper transducers such as the DS 4-4.5 used for SMAS lifting. However, in practice, the superficial narrow transducer is often where patients feel the most detail, refinement, and comfort—or discomfort—because it works close to sensory-rich superficial tissues.

The narrow footprint allows more targeted energy delivery in curved, tight spaces like the periorbital area, upper lip, and small facial subunits where a standard-width cartridge would be cumbersome. Combined with Ulthera’s imaging, the DS 10-1.5N enables real-time visualization of dermal and subdermal layers up to several millimeters below the surface, helping clinicians confirm coupling and avoid bone during passes. This is particularly important around the orbital rim, where inadvertent energy deposition into bone or poorly coupled interfaces can produce painful hot spots and unpredictable wheals.

Compared with generic HIFU devices that lack integrated imaging, the DS 10-1.5N on an Ulthera platform offers a more controllable interface between transducer, gel, and tissue. That control is an operational asset: when your team can see coupling issues and adjust pressure in real time, you reduce the probability of complications and improve the reproducibility of superficial protocols. For clinic owners, this supports premium pricing and stronger brand positioning, provided the transducer itself is in good mechanical and acoustic condition.

BME Technical Maintenance Checklist: DS 10-1.5N Coupling and Safety

Because this article’s focus is technical specs, engineering, and side-effect prevention, the most useful decision aid is a BME-led maintenance checklist that operationalizes coupling physics into routine inspections.

DS 10-1.5N Technical Maintenance Checklist (For BME / Clinical Operations)

  • Transducer face inspection
    • Check membrane for micro-tears, scratches, or discoloration before each treatment day; retire or service any cartridge with visible defects.
  • Housing and connector integrity
    • Verify that the cartridge locks firmly into the Ulthera handpiece without wobble, and that connector pins are clean and undamaged.
  • Line-count and usage tracking
    • Maintain a log of delivered treatment lines per cartridge, comparing with manufacturer specifications and internal thresholds for retirement or refurbishment.
  • Imaging and coupling verification
    • Use DeepSee imaging to visualize dermal layers and confirm uniform coupling before treatment lines, especially over bony structures.
  • Gel specification and stock management
    • Standardize on a high-quality, ultrasound-appropriate coupling gel with documented acoustic properties; avoid low-viscosity, dried, or expired gels.
  • Gel application protocol
    • Enforce a protocol specifying gel thickness ranges and reapplication intervals, with training on continuous coverage and avoidance of trapped air pockets.
  • Operator pressure training
    • Audit clinicians’ technique to ensure light, constant transducer pressure and minimal lateral movement during line delivery, consistent with IFU guidance.
  • Thermal event reporting and review
    • Document any patient reports of “hot spots,” wheals, or burns, linking events to transducer ID, gel batch, and operator; use findings to adjust protocols.
  • Scheduled service and calibration
    • Coordinate periodic checks with service providers or platforms like ALLWILL to validate console output, handpiece performance, and transducer acoustic consistency.
  • Documentation and compliance file
    • Keep records of transducer serials, acquisition source, refurbishment reports, and maintenance logs in a central compliance file accessible for audits.
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Treating this checklist as a mandatory operating standard rather than an optional reference is what separates a high-reliability Ultherapy program from a cluster of individual treatments with variable safety profiles. ALLWILL can help clinics formalize such checklists into SOPs and integrate them with asset registers, warranty schedules, and recurring service plans.

Compliance and Asset Protection Around Ultherapy and DS 10-1.5N

Ulthera-based Ultherapy systems have an established regulatory history, including FDA 510(k) clearances for non-invasive lifting of the brow, submental, and neck regions and for the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. However, specific transducer configurations and regional indications can vary, so buyers must always verify the current regulatory status of the device and transducers for their jurisdiction prior to purchase or import.

Any acquisition—new or CPO—should include written confirmation of device authenticity, serial numbers, and traceable documentation back to the original manufacturer or authorized distributors. For certified pre-owned DS 10-1.5N transducers, clinic owners should request refurbishment reports detailing membrane replacement, housing inspection, any re-labelling, and remaining line counts, along with warranty terms. This ensures that a used cartridge is transparently represented rather than implicitly treated as equivalent to new.

Platforms like ALLWILL, which specialize in both new and CPO medical aesthetic devices, can facilitate this documentation-first approach to sourcing. Rather than acting as a regulator, ALLWILL functions as a solutions partner that insists on verifiable compliance files, aligning procurement with your risk policies. Request a quote from ALLWILL if you need device-level compliance confirmation, refurbishment documentation, or guidance on import requirements for Ulthera systems and transducers.

Procurement Risks to Avoid and ALLWILL Expert View

Unstructured procurement of DS 10-1.5N transducers carries both clinical and commercial risks. Common pitfalls include buying off unverified secondary marketplaces without traceable documentation, accepting heavily discounted cartridges near end-of-life line counts, and ignoring the need for operator retraining when changing gel brands or transducer stock.

Another underappreciated risk is treating transducers as consumables with no BME oversight. When cartridges are swapped casually without inspection, subtle membrane defects can accumulate until a patient experiences a thermal event or series of wheals that undermines trust in the service. Additionally, clinics that do not align DS 10-1.5N procurement with realistic patient volumes may either over-invest in unused stock or run cartridges beyond their optimal usage window, increasing outcome variability.

ALLWILL Expert View: Asset Strategy for Superficial Ultherapy Passes

From an asset-management perspective, DS 10-1.5N transducers should be treated as semi-critical capital consumables rather than disposable accessories. The cartridge sits at the point where acoustic physics, gel chemistry, and patient sensation intersect; any degradation in that interface shows up immediately in the periorbital field, where patients are most attentive to comfort and micro-changes in texture. Treating each DS 10-1.5N as an individually tracked asset—with serial-based logs, line-count thresholds, and scheduled inspection—creates a predictable safety envelope around your Ultherapy menu. Instead of reacting to scattered wheals or complaints, your BME and clinical teams can predict when a cartridge needs retirement or refurbishment.

ALLWILL’s view is that procurement should start with the protocol, not the price: you model your periorbital and superficial-pass strategy, estimate monthly utilization, and then decide how many cartridges you need in rotation with what service intervals. The quote process becomes a way to align stock and service coverage with that model, including CPO options where appropriate. This approach tends to reduce unplanned downtime, improve clinician confidence, and protect your brand positioning around Ultherapy—even when you operate across multiple locations with varying patient volumes.

If you are reviewing Ulthera system packages, ask ALLWILL for a tailored DS 10-1.5N stocking and maintenance plan alongside pricing, so your procurement decision embeds coupling and safety considerations from day one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price range for a ULTHERA DS 10-1.5N transducer?

New DS 10-1.5N transducers commonly appear in the USD 2,500–3,200 range in various markets, while certified pre-owned units may be available around USD 1,400–2,300 depending on condition and remaining line counts. Request a quote from ALLWILL for current, documented pricing and exact specifications.

How should I weigh new vs certified pre-owned DS 10-1.5N units?

New cartridges offer full manufacturer warranty and predictable line counts, while certified pre-owned units can reduce upfront cost if inspection, refurbishment, and documentation are robust. Clinics should compare remaining lines, membrane condition, and warranty terms in writing and may use ALLWILL to obtain a CPO inspection summary before deciding.

What warranty and service coverage should I expect?

Warranty terms vary by manufacturer, distributor, and refurbishment provider; buyers should seek written confirmation of coverage for both the Ulthera console and DS 10-1.5N transducers, including line-count or time-based limits. Aligning warranty with a service plan via ALLWILL or similar partners helps control unexpected downtime and repair costs.

How do regulatory and import issues affect transducer procurement?

Ulthera systems carry specific regulatory clearances, but transducer configurations and regional indications can differ, so clinics must verify current status with local authorities or manufacturer contacts before importing or deploying devices. It is prudent to ask for regulatory documentation and to integrate compliance checks into your quote and purchase workflow.

What realistic ROI or payback timeline should I expect for adding DS 10-1.5N to my protocols?

ROI depends on patient volumes, pricing, and how effectively you package superficial passes as part of your Ultherapy or combination treatments. Many clinics see incremental periorbital revenue once utilization builds, but no income is guaranteed; a tailored quote and utilization model from ALLWILL can help you estimate payback under your specific market conditions.

References

  1. Ultherapy System Instructions for Use (Ulthera IFU)

  2. ULTHERA® System PRIME Instructions

  3. JUN 20 2014 – FDA 510(k) Summary for Ulthera System

  4. Ulthera Non-Invasive Aesthetic Treatment System – Ulthera Overview

  5. UT-4N – DS 10-1.5N Transducer Narrow Orange – Indications and Imaging Notes

  6. Ulthera DeepSee Transducer DS 10-1.5N (Narrow) Listing and Line Count Data

  7. Methods and Apparatus for Coupling a HIFU Transducer (US Patent 8920320)

  8. What Are the Critical Effects of Ultrasound Coupling Gel on HIFU? – Belis Knowledge Base

  9. 3 Periorbital Polishing Techniques: Fine Line Eradication and Business Economics of the Ulthera DS 10-1.5N

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        9.  DISCLAIMERS; NO OTHER WARRANTY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 8(c)(i)(D), BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MRP IS NOT BOUND BY ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY BE SET FORTH IN A MANUFACTURER’S WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT WOULD HAVE APPLIED HAD BUYER PURCHASED THE EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN ITS UNUSED STATE. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS NOT RELIED UPON ANY WARRANTY OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, BUYER ALSO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS CONCERNING USE AND REGULATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES SOLD BY MRP ARE AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR ASSURANCE BY MRP AS TO THEIR ACCURACY OR VALIDITY. MRP ALSO HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING OTHER MEDICAL CARE OR HELP, INCLUDING THE SELECTION OF AESTHETIC AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND PRODUCTS FOR, OR CARE OF, PATIENTS. THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF THIS AGREEMENT, IF APPLICABLE TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CONSTITUTE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR SERVICE AND ANY DEFECT, DEFICIENCY OR NONCONFORMITY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

        10.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MRP BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, ARISING FROM, RELATED TO OR CAUSED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT, BY THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE SERVICES, THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, THE RESULTS GENERATED FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE SERVICES, THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION OF MRP, OR BASED UPON ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MRP BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OF REVENUE, USE, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, PROFIT, SAVINGS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF MRP OR ITS AGENTS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THE FOREGOING IS A SEPARATE, ESSENTIAL TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE FAILURE OF ANY REMEDY, EXCLUSIVE OR NOT. IN NO EVENT WILL MRP’S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID TO MRP BY BUYER FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM FOR WHICH DAMAGES ARE BEING SOUGHT. NO SUIT OR ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT BY BUYER, ITS SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE ACCRUAL OF SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION. IT IS AGREED THAT MRP’S LIABILITY IS SO LIMITED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED BY THE USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT IN THE PRACTICE OF ANY PROCESS, WHETHER IN TERMS OF OPERATING COSTS, GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS, SUCCESS OR FAILURE, AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY MRP, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT.

        11.  BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Buyer represents and warrants to MRP that: (a) Buyer is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing in the jurisdiction of Buyer’s formation; (b) Buyer is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which such qualification is required; (c) Buyer has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement; (d) the execution of this Agreement by the person whose signature is set forth at the end hereof has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of Buyer; (e) when executed and delivered by each of MRP and Buyer, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms; (f) Buyer is in compliance with all applicable laws relating to this Agreement, the Equipment and the operation of Buyer’s business; (g) Buyer is not insolvent and is paying all of its debts as they become due; and (h) all financial information that Buyer has provided to MRP is true and accurate and fairly represents Buyer’s financial condition.

        12. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.

(a) Ownership. No sale shall be construed as granting to Buyer any license or other right in, or to, any of MRP’s (i) patents; (ii) trademarks; (iii) internet domain names, whether or not trademarks, registered by any authorized private registrar or governmental authority, web addresses, web pages, websites and URLs; (iv) works of authorship, expressions, designs and design registrations, whether or not copyrightable, including copyrights and copyrightable works, software and firmware, technical data, data files, and databases and other specifications and documentation; (v) trade secrets; (vi) environmental or other testing applicable to the Equipment and/or the Services; and (vii) industrial and other intellectual property rights, and all rights, interests, and protections that are associated with, equivalent or similar to, or required for the exercise of, any of the foregoing, however arising, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all registrations and applications for, and renewals or extensions of, such rights or forms of protection pursuant to the laws of any jurisdiction throughout in any part of the world (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”).

(b) Prohibited Acts. Buyer shall not (i) take any action that might interfere with any of MRP’s rights in or to Intellectual Property Rights, including MRP’s ownership or exercise thereof; (ii) challenge any right, title, or interest of MRP in or to the Intellectual Property Rights; (iii) make any claim or take any action adverse to MRP’s ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights; (iv) register or apply for registrations, anywhere in the world, for MRP’s trademarks or any other trademark that is similar to MRP’s trademarks or that incorporates MRP’s trademarks in whole or in confusingly similar part; (v) use any mark, anywhere that is confusingly

similar to MRP’s trademarks in whole or in confusingly similar part; (vi) engage in any action that tends to disparage, dilute the value of or reflect negatively on the Equipment and/or the Services or any of MRP’s trademarks; (vii) misappropriate any of MRP’s trademarks for use as a domain name without prior written consent from MRP; or (viii) alter, obscure or remove any of MRP’s trademarks, or trademark or copyright notices or any other proprietary rights notices placed on the

Equipment, marketing materials or other materials that MRP may provide.

        13.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Without the prior written consent of MRP,Buyer, directly or indirectly, shall not disclose (and will direct its directors, shareholders, employees and agents not to disclose) any Confidential Information. The term “Confidential Information” means any information of or relating to MRP or the Equipment and/or the Services not generally known to the public (other than as a result of disclosure in violation of this Agreement) in spoken, printed, electronic or any other form or medium, including, but not limited to, business processes, practices, methods, policies, plans, publications, documents, research, operations, services, strategies, techniques, agreements, contracts, transactions, potential transactions, know-how, trade secrets, databases, manuals, records, supplier information, financial information, accounting information, legal information, marketing information, pricing information, payroll information, personnel information, and supplier lists.

        14.  NON-SOLICITATION. Buyer agrees not to solicit or hire any personnel of MRP involved with the delivery of the Services during the provision of such Services and for twelve (12) months after the completion of such Services; provided, however, that Buyer may hire individuals employed by MRP who, without other solicitation, respond to advertisements or solicitations aimed at the general public.

        15.  EQUITABLE REMEDIES. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that (a) a breach or threatened breach by Buyer of any of its obligations under Sections 13 or 14 would give rise to irreparable harm to MRP for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and (b) in the event of a breach or a threatened breach by Buyer of any such obligations, MRP shall, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may be available to MRP at law, at equity, or otherwise in respect of such breach, be entitled to equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, an injunction, specific performance, and any other relief that may be available from a court of competent jurisdiction, without any requirement to post a bond or other security, and without any requirement to prove actual damages or that monetary damages will not afford an adequate remedy. Buyer agrees that Buyer will not oppose or otherwise challenge the appropriateness of equitable relief or the entry by a court of competent jurisdiction of an order granting equitable relief, in either case, consistent with the terms of this Section 15.

        16.  INDEMNIFICATION. Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless MRP and its directors, shareholders, employees and agents (collectively, “MRP Indemnitees”) against any liability, damage, loss or expense incurred by or imposed in connection with any claims, suits, actions, demands or judgments arising out of (a) any breach or non-fulfillment of any representation, warranty or covenant set forth in this Agreement by Buyer or its directors, managers, employees or agents (collectively, “Buyer’s Agents”); (b) any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of Buyer or Buyer’s Agents in connection with this Agreement; (c) any bodily injury, death of any person or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by Buyer or Buyer’s Agents, including the use of unauthorized parts in or service of the Equipment; (d) any failure by Buyer or Buyer’s Agents to comply with any applicable laws; (e) any fraud or other intentional acts by Buyer or Buyer’s Agents; and (f) the use or operation of the Equipment, including, without limitation, any medical and/or surgical procedures performed by Buyer, and any of Buyer’s Agents, using the Equipment unless said damages are determined by a court of competence jurisdiction to be solely by the gross negligence of MRP or solely as result of a breach by MRP of the limited warranties contained herein.

        17.  DEFAULTS; REMEDIES. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, should Buyer fail to pay for the order or any other amount, in whole or in part, when due or perform its other obligations under this Agreement or as otherwise mutually agreed in writing between Buyer and MRP (each, a “Default”), then MRP may take any and all actions available under law or equity to collect said amounts with a ten (10) day prior written notice, including, but not limited to, enforcing its security interest, accelerating the payment of and declaring immediately due and payable any unpaid balance of the order, referral to outside collection agencies and/or commencement of legal action. MRP’s rights shall be cumulative, and it shall not be required to have attempted to realize upon to the Equipment before taking any other collection actions. MRP may require that Buyer assemble and return any or all of the Equipment to MRP and, in the event Buyer fails to return such Equipment peaceably, enter upon the premises where such Equipment is located, with or without legal process, and repossess such Equipment. Upon a Default, Buyer agrees to pay upon MRP’s demand: (i) all costs and expenses incurred by MRP or its assignee in connection with the enforcement of any remedies, including all expenses incurred in connection with the return, sale, release or other disposition of the Equipment, including attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred by MRP or its assignee in enforcing or defending its rights and remedies under this Agreement and any other written agreement between Buyer and MRP.

        18.  COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Buyer shall (a) carry out the transactions contemplated by this sale and deal with the Equipment in conformity with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of all government authorities, including, without limitation, export laws, (b) obtain all permits and licenses required in connection with the purchase, shipment, installation or use of the Equipment, and (c) be solely responsible to fully understand and comply with laws, rules and regulations. Any information provided is as a convenience only.

        19.  FURTHER ASSURANCES. Upon MRP’s reasonable request, Buyer shall, at its sole cost and expense, execute and deliver all such further documents and instruments, and take all such further acts, necessary to give full effect to this Agreement.

        20.  ASSIGNMENT; SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Buyer cannot delegate any duties nor assign any rights or claims under this Agreement without MRP’s prior written consent, and any such attempt or assignment shall be void. In the event that Buyer finances its acquisition of any Equipment with a third party, Buyer may direct MRP to transfer title of such Equipment to such third-party financing company, with all remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement remaining in full force and effect. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.

        21.  NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Subject to Section 16, this Agreement benefits solely the parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other person any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

        22.  GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. The application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. The parties agree that any and all claims, demands, disagreements, controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement and any agreement or document delivered in connection herewith (collectively, “Claims”) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah and adjudicated exclusively in the state and federal courts located in or nearest to Summit County, Utah, which courts shall have the sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue for adjudication of all Claims. The parties hereby agree upon, consent and stipulate to the jurisdiction and venue of the aforementioned courts for the adjudication of all Claims, to the exclusion of all other courts, forums and venues whatsoever.

        23.  NON-DISPARAGEMENT. Buyer shall not disparage MRP or MRP’s trademarks, websites, products or services, or display any such items in a derogatory or negative manner on any website or in any public forum or press release.

        24.  NOTICES. Any notice, demand, or communication required, permitted or desired to be given hereunder shall be deemed effectively given when personally delivered, when sent by electronic means, when received by overnight courier, or when mailed by prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at its address set forth on the Quote or to such other address that the receiving party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section 25.

        25.  PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Unless otherwise stated herein, neither party shall issue a press release or otherwise advertise, make a public statement or disclose to any third-party information pertaining to the relationship arising under this Agreement, the existence or terms of this Agreement, the underlying transactions between MRP and Buyer or agent for Buyer or refer to the other party in relation to this Agreement without the other party’s prior written approval.

        26.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT; ADDITIONAL OR INCONSISTENT TERMS. Subject to Section 32, this Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, and any unincorporated representation, affirmation of fact, course of prior dealings, promise or condition in connection therewith, or usage of the trade, shall not be binding on either party. Terms and conditions set forth which differ from, conflict with or are not included in this Agreement shall not be part of any agreement between MRP and Buyer unless both parties specifically accept such terms and conditions in writing.

        27.  WAIVER. No waiver under this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving its right. Any waiver authorized on one occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated and does not operate as a waiver on any future occasion. None of the following constitutes a waiver or estoppel of any right, remedy, power, privilege or condition arising from this Agreement: any failure or delay in exercising any right, remedy, power or privilege or in enforcing any condition under this Agreement; or any act, omission or course of dealing between the parties.

        28.  SURVIVAL. Subject to the limitations and other provisions of this Agreement, the representations and warranties of Buyer contained herein shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months after such expiration o termination and (b) this Section 29 and Sections 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 32 of this Agreement, as well as any other provision that, in order to give proper effect to its intent, should survive such expiration or termination, shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. All other provisions of this Agreement shall not survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

        29.  RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Nothing in this Agreement creates any agency, joint venture, partnership or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties. Neither party has any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligations on behalf of or in the name of the other party or to bind the other party to any contract, agreement or undertaking with any third party.

        30.  HEADINGS. The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

        31.  ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of conflict between the Quote, a written agreement by MRP, and these Terms, the order of priority shall be: (1) the written

agreement by MRP, if only if executed by an MRP Officer, (2) the Quote and (3) these Terms, and only to the extent of the direct conflict. Notwithstanding the foregoing, MRP shall not be bound by, and specifically objects to, any terms, conditions or other provisions, both written and oral, which are different from, in addition to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement which are set forth in any purchase order, receipt, acceptance, confirmation, correspondence or otherwise of, or by, Buyer. Fulfillment of Buyer’s order shall not constitute acceptance of any of Buyer’s terms and conditions and does not serve to modify or amend the terms and conditions contained herein.

        32.  SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Agreement is held to be void, illegal or unenforceable, then it shall be deemed to be severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect; provided, however, that if any fundamental term or provision of this Agreement is held to be void, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be unenforceable. Upon a determination that any term or provision is void, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.