In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine point-of-care medical diagnostics, GE Healthcare has unveiled its latest innovation – the Vscan Air SL. This cutting-edge wireless handheld ultrasound device is poised to revolutionize the way clinicians conduct rapid cardiac and vascular assessments, enabling faster diagnoses and treatment decisions right at the point of care.
The Vscan Air SL boasts a dual-headed probe that combines a sector array and a linear array on a single device. This ingenious design allows clinicians to seamlessly switch between focused cardiac assessments and vascular assessments, both inside and outside the hospital. With cardiovascular disease being a prevalent global concern, the Vscan Air SL‘s portability and efficiency hold the potential to save lives by expediting critical care decisions.
This new addition to the Vscan product suite is no ordinary handheld ultrasound system. Incorporating GE Healthcare’s proprietary SignalMax and XDclear technology, the Vscan Air SL offers exceptional imaging performance characterized by unparalleled penetration, resolution, and sensitivity. This technological prowess is further enhanced by the industry-leading single crystal transducer technology, ensuring crystal-clear images for accurate diagnostics.
Dr. Guy Lloyd, a consultant cardiologist at Barts Heart Center, University College London Hospitals, underscores the transformative impact of this advancement. “Having ever more powerful handheld ultrasound is a game changer for patient care,” he notes. “Whether on the ward or in general practice, being able to provide high-quality imaging at the point of care means rapid diagnosis and rapid treatment.”
The Vscan Air SL isn’t just a device; it’s a pocket-sized, portable tool that empowers clinicians with the ability to conduct comprehensive whole-body scans and securely view images. Moreover, the integration of Vscan Air + Digital Tools offers clinicians a suite of solutions designed to enhance workflow through secure collaboration, image management, and device features.
Dietmar Seifriedsberger, Global General Manager of Point of Care and Handheld Ultrasound at GE Healthcare, emphasizes the significance of this innovation. “Vscan Air SL enables clinicians to make quick cardiac assessments and adds to our broad portfolio of ultrasound technologies to help further inform clinical decision making at the point of care,” he explains. “This newest innovation demonstrates our commitment to providing integrated solutions resulting in better standard of care delivery — and ultimately helping clinicians improve patient outcomes.”
This remarkable advancement builds upon GE Healthcare’s legacy of pioneering handheld ultrasound technology. Introduced in 2010, the Vscan revolutionized medical imaging, and the subsequent Vscan Air CL furthered this legacy by introducing compactness and lightweight design. Today, with over 50,000 systems from the Vscan product suite in the hands of clinicians worldwide, the care of more than an estimated 100 million patients has been positively impacted.
GE Healthcare is taking the Vscan Air SL to the international stage, showcasing it at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2023 annual meeting in Amsterdam. Under the theme “Know. Now.,” the booth is dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role early detection plays in improving cardiovascular outcomes.
The Vscan Air SL is already commercially available in key regions across Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States, it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is set to become commercially available in the current quarter.
As healthcare continues to evolve, GE Healthcare’s Vscan Air SL stands as a testament to innovation’s potential to reshape the medical landscape. By providing clinicians with a powerful tool for rapid assessments, this wireless handheld ultrasound device holds the promise of enhancing patient care and outcomes across the globe. To learn more about the Vscan Air SL and its transformative capabilities, visit gehealthcare.com.
