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Recent Developments
New product launch
- On September 7, 2023, Mindray, a global leader and developer of healthcare solutions and technologies in ultrasound, patient monitoring, and anesthesia, announced the launch of its TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound, a new imaging solution that improves ultrasound accessibility.
- On August 25, 2023, GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology company, announced the launch of Vscan Air SL, a handheld, wireless ultrasound imaging system designed for rapid cardiac and vascular assessments at the point of care to help clinicians accelerate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- In August 2020, Israel-based startup PulseNmore, announced the launch of its flagship handheld tele-ultrasound device that enables pregnant women to perform at-home ultrasound scans, and receive feedback from a physician or sonographer, limiting the need for hospital and doctor visits during COVID-19 and beyond.
Partnership, merger, and collaboration
- On June 23, 2023,
UltraSight, a digital health pioneer transforming cardiac imaging through the power of artificial intelligence, announced a partnership with point-of-care ultrasound innovator EchoNous to enable more healthcare professionals to perform cardiac ultrasound and help increase patient access to cardiac care.
- On May 10, 2023, Probo Medical, a leading global provider of medical imaging equipment, parts, repair and service, announced the acquisition of National Ultrasound, Inc., one of the largest ultrasound marketing and sales organizations.
- In September 2022, Philips Foundation and RAD-AID International, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, embarked on a multi-year cross-continental partnership to increase access to ultrasound services for 50 million people in low- and middle-income countries.