Health Canada has granted approval for medical technology company Clarius Mobile Health’s third-generation product line of high-performance handheld ultrasound scanners.
These scanners can be connected wirelessly to a clinician’s Apple or Android smart device using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven application.
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With the latest approval, the pocket-sized scanners are now available across the country with new features.
Scanners from Clarius are currently regarded as a top choice among app-based ultrasound devices, which are used globally for quick bedside diagnosis.
The Clarius HD₃ offers high-definition ultrasound imaging with good usability and price levels.
The complete Clarius HD₃ line of ultra-portable scanners leverages the latest antenna technology for reliable connectivity and works on both iOS and Android devices.
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By GlobalDataCompared to other handheld devices, the octal beamforming technology offers up to eight times quicker frame rates and micron-level resolution.
Furthermore, new specialised software packages have been created to aid easy usage of Clarius ultrasound for various speciality applications, including Advanced Breast, Aesthetics, Musculoskeletal, Obstetrics, Primary/Critical Care and Vascular packages.
These packages provide devoted presets, improved workflows, complete measurements and fined tuned imaging, using AI and software as a service (SaaS) to offer a comprehensive handheld ultrasound solution.
Last year, the Clarius HD₃ scanners obtained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are now offered in various regions globally.
Clarius Mobile Health president Ohad Arazi said: “Our new Clarius HD₃ is no bigger than my iPhone, yet it offers the same high-performance imaging as a traditional ultrasound scanner for a fraction of the cost.
“Plus, we’ve replaced complex knobs and buttons with AI and touch-based controls, so it’s as easy to operate as your smartphone.”
