Philips’ VISIQ tablet ultrasound given FDA nod

PARCA eNEWS – July 8, 2014 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to the VISIQ ultrasound system by Philips. The tablet-sized ultrasound system offers greater mobility, in a single miniaturized solution that can easily be placed on a beside table or tray. It produces high-definition images that can easily be carried from bed to bed and clinic to clinic. Its SonoCT technology acquires multiple lines of sight and compounds them in real time. It offers 2.5-hour battery life, and WiFi connectivity to upload images for DICOM data transfer to hospital and cloud PACS. 

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