FUJIFILM SonoSite’s portable ultrasound iViz gets CE mark

iViz portable ultrasound

FUJIFILM SonoSite got the CE mark for its portable ultrasound solution – the iViz, which brings ultrasound to clinics in remote villages with the ability to perform ultrasound when and where it is needed.

“FUJIFILM SonoSite delivers a powerful and valuable solution to the market with the launch of iViz. It is a revolutionary tool that reaches new levels of mobility, image performance, and connectivity,” said Masayuki Higuchi, president and CEO of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. “Clinicians will now have access to technology that can be used on-the move, in-the-field or on-the ground.”

Beyond traditional ultrasound abilities, the iViz provides clinicians with access to patient vitals, online apps and learning resources.Beyond traditional ultrasound abilities, the iViz provides clinicians with access to patient vitals, online applications and learning resources. It also integrates with hospital IT and EMR systems to obtain patient demographics and submit reports, and connects securely with cloud services for sharing studies with remote providers for near-time assessments.

The iViz is lightweight, featuring a seven-inch display touchscreen, Wi-Fi capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and interface ports for USB, HDMI, and audio. In addition to high resolution 2D imaging, the system supports M-Mode and Color Velocity Doppler.

The iViz is available with a P21v phased array 5MHz transducer, and features proprietary software technologies: SonoHD2 Imaging Technology, and SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization Technology.

In June of this year, Philips unveiled a similar offering — Philips Lumify — touting it as its first app-based ultrasound solution.