Cardiovascular Ultrasound Enhancements Cleared by FDA

November 5, 2010 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for the latest version of a cardiovascular ultrasound system. The GE Healthcare Vivid E9 Breakthrough 2011 (BT11) is built for 4-D imaging and features elements designed to help improve image quality, quantification and workflow.

The BT11 offers dynamic multi-slice acquisition technology with the ability to simultaneously acquire images of up to 12 slices of the heart. Additionally, it has automated function imaging (AFI) for tri-phase measurements. The BT11 also includes tools for 4-D strain, 2-D auto EF and AFI for TEE, left ventricular, global and regional function.

A new, high-bandwidth 4V-D transducer is significantly smaller than its predecessor, but more powerful and can scan in all modes, including CW Doppler.

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