Clarius wins CE mark for handheld full-body ultrasound tech

[Image courtesy of Clarius]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 s…

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Clarius partners with ImaCor on handheld hemodynamic ultrasound tech

[Image from ImaCor/Clarius]Clarius Mobile Health announced today that it partnered with ImaCor to make available a handheld transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) system.

According to a news release, the partnership will enable the availability of the world’s first handheld TEE system designed to manage and guide care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

ImaCor designed its Zura handheld hemodynamic ultrasound system, powered by Clarius, to provide an instant, clear window to directly visualize preload and contractility over time. The FDA-cleared platform aims to help clinicians make “the right decisions, at the right time,” the companies said.

“A high-risk patient’s hemodynamic status changes dramatically in a matter of minutes, often while clinicians are waiting for test results they submitted 15 minutes ago,” ImaCor founder Dr. Scott Roth said. “The Zura Handheld provides instant and accu…

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