Clarius PAL HD3 is a dual-array ultrasound scanner that combines phased and linear arrays on a single head to offer superior-quality images of superficial and deep anatomy at the bedside and is designed to be as compact as an iPhone
Clarius secures CE mark for Clarius PAL HD3. (Credit: Clarius)
Canada-based wireless ultrasound solutions provider Clarius Mobile Health has received the CE mark for its advanced Clarius PAL HD3 wireless handheld whole-body ultrasound scanner.
The system is a dual-array ultrasound scanner that combines phased and linear arrays on a single head, to offer superior-quality images of superficial and deep anatomy at the bedside.
The Clarius PAL HD3 wireless scanner is designed to be as compact as an iPhone and works with iOS or Android devices, facilitating easy mobility from patient to patient.
Also, it is the only whole-body handheld scanner that delivers high-resolution images from the skin down to 40cm of depth and is currently available in Europe and the UK, said Clarius.
Clarius chief technology officer Kris Dickie said: “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.
“Given the sales volume of the Clarius PAL since we introduced it in the US 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.”
According to the medical device company, Clarius PAL HD3 is the 11th wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the portfolio of its speciality ultrasound scanners.
The device allows healthcare professionals to perform whole-body ultrasound exams without the need to swap devices or transport bulky systems between rooms.
Clarius said that its ultrasound scanners feature the same advanced 8-beamformer processing technology used by top-end traditional systems, to deliver superior image quality.
The scanners offer up to eight times the speed of other handhelds to provide clear and detailed imaging to support the treatment of patients at the bedside, said the medical devices maker.
Tom Cook, a practitioner, said: “You can probably do 95 to 99% of all the ultrasound imaging you need to do during a shift with this single device.
“If you compare the cost of this device to a cart-based system, you’re talking a factor of 10 to 15, maybe even 20, depending on the type of system you’re using. So, it’s very, very inexpensive.”