ACUSON Freestyle Ultrasound System - 11002300

Description

Wireless Ultrasound Imaging for Unrestricted Clinical Access

The ACUSON Freestyle is the world's first ultrasound system featuring wireless transducers, eliminating cables to enhance mobility and safety in clinical environments. Utilizing proprietary ultra-wideband radio technology, it transmits high-quality images with low latency, maintaining excellent image resolution and frame rates. This cable-free design reduces infection risks and streamlines procedures, particularly in sterile settings. 

Equipped with the Pixelformer™ image processing architecture, the system delivers uniformly sharp images by bringing each pixel into focus without manual adjustments. Enhanced Needle Visualization technology improves procedural guidance by sharpening needle displays without compromising frame rates. These features collectively support precise, real-time imaging across various clinical applications. 

Key Features

• Wireless Transducers: Cable-free operation up to 10 feet from the system, enhancing mobility and reducing infection risks.
• Pixelformer™ Image Processing: Computational focusing for uniformly sharp images without manual focal zone adjustments.
• Enhanced Needle Visualization: Improved needle display for better procedural guidance without reducing frame rates.
• On-Probe Controls: Integrated controls on transducers allow operation from up to 10 feet away, facilitating single-user operation.
• Auto Send and Study Management: Automated sending of studies to PACS upon exam completion and automatic study management to maintain storage space.
• Mobile Link App: Enables remote patient information entry and access to images and clips for viewing and sharing.
  

Technical Specifications

• Wireless Range: Up to 10 feet (3 meters) from the system.
• Transducer Battery Life: Up to 90 minutes of continuous scan time per charge.
• Transducer Types: Linear (L8-3, L13-5), Curved (C5-2), and Phased Array (P4-2) options.
• Imaging Modes: 2D, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, M-Mode.
• Display: High-resolution monitor with adjustable positioning.
• Data Connectivity: DICOM compatibility for seamless integration with PACS and EMR systems.
  

Probe Compatibility

Curved Array Probes

• C5-2: Abdominal, General Imaging, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Nerve, Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Small Parts, Vascular

Linear Array Probes

• L8-3: Abdominal, MSK, Nerve, Small Parts, Vascular.
• L13-5: Vascular, Small Parts, MSK, Nerve.

Applications

• Interventional Radiology: Facilitates ultrasound-guided procedures with enhanced needle visualization.
• Anesthesiology: Assists in nerve blocks and catheter placements with precise imaging.
• Musculoskeletal Imaging: Evaluates soft tissue structures and guides injections.
• Emergency Medicine: Provides rapid assessments in critical care settings.
• Vascular Access: Aids in the placement of central and peripheral lines.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the wireless transducer technology work?

The ACUSON Freestyle uses proprietary ultra-wideband radio technology to transmit images wirelessly, maintaining high data rates and image quality without cables. 

What are the benefits of Pixelformer™ image processing?

Pixelformer™ brings each pixel into focus computationally, eliminating the need for manual focal zone adjustments and providing uniformly sharp images. 

How does Enhanced Needle Visualization improve procedures?

This feature sharpens the display of needles using synthetic focusing techniques, enhancing procedural guidance without reducing frame rates. 

What is the range of the wireless transducers?

The transducers operate effectively up to 10 feet (3 meters) from the system, providing flexibility in various clinical settings. 

How does the system integrate with existing data management systems?

It offers DICOM compatibility, allowing seamless integration with PACS and EMR systems for efficient data management.