Philips unveils new ultrasound technologies

Philips has announced the launch of a number of new ultrasound imaging products as part of its existing Vision 2007 and Performance 2007 ultrasound systems.

One of the new technologies is the iSlice, an intelligent slicing product that enables the reduction of exam time by providing “precision progressive” views of anatomy and the RF ablation, an X7-2 4D xMatrix transducer for pediatric cardiology.

According to the firm, the iSlice system enables clinicians to view data and images that would not be possible using manual techniques and to achieve greater exam consistency using the system’s customisable protocols feature.

Commenting on the new product, Gary Andrews, department head of ultrasound at Mount Baker Imaging, says: “Protocols reduced our small parts exams by ten minutes and some of the obstetrical exams up to almost 15 minutes.

“With this standardisation there is also less opportunity for error or for information to be dropped or missed.”

Meanwhile, Philips announced that sales of their products during the third quarter of 2006 increased by one per cent, to 4,242 million pounds.