Clarius Mobile Health announced today that it received CE mark approval for its wireless handheld whole-body ultrasound scanner.
The PAL HD3 scanner combines phased and linear arrays on a single head, providing bedside imaging of superficial and deep anatomy. Vancouver, British Columbia-based Claruis said it made the system available today in Europe and the UK.
According to the company, it designed the PAL HD3 with the same compactness as a standard iPhone. The scanner works seamlessly with iOS or Android devices to ensure easy mobility from patient to patient. Clarius it’s the only whole-body, handheld system that delivers high-resolution images from the skin down to 40 cm of depth.
With this system, healthcare professionals can perform whole-body ultrasound exams without swapping devices or transporting systems. This device marks the 11th wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the Clarius portfolio. The company says its systems deliver “superior image quality.”
Clarius scanners use the same advanced 8-beamformer processing technology utilized by higher-end, traditional systems. This delivers up to eight times the speed and performance of other handheld scanners, according to a news release.
“Our unique dual-array design was driven by our objective to deliver a portable whole-body ultrasound device that produces superior imaging quality, performance, and usability than what was currently available for clinicians,” said Kris Dickie, chief technology officer at Clarius. “Given the sales volume of the Clarius PAL since we introduced it in the United States late last year, we’re happy to confirm there’s definitely a strong market for a single, versatile device that supports multiple exams and broad clinical applications for hospital physicians.”