Clarius’ Handheld, Whole-Body Ultrasound Scanner Nets EU Approval

Clarius Mobile Health has earned CE mark certification for its Clarius PAL HD3 wireless, handheld whole-body ultrasound scanner. Clarius PAL HD3 combines phased and linear arrays on a single head and is now available in Europe and the U.K.
 
As compact as an iPhone and compatible with iOS and Android devices, the scanner delivers images from the skin down to 40 cm of depth. Using it, the company said whole-body ultrasounds can be done without swapping devices or transporting systems between rooms.
 
Clarius PAL HD3 is the 11^th wireless, handheld ultrasound scanner in the company’s specialty ultrasound portfolio. Clarius uses the same eight beamformer processing technology used by higher-end traditional systems
 
“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 Clarius chief technology officer Kris Dickie. “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.”
 
“You can probably do 95 to 99% of all the ultrasound imaging you need to do during a shift with this single device,” said Dr. Tom Cook, who practices at a busy urban hospital. “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.”