GE HealthCare Introduces AI-Enhanced Voluson Signature 20 and 18 Ultrasound Systems to Advance Women’s Health Imaging
April 18 2024 - 10:32AM
Business Wire
- Integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced tools
improve image quality and exam speed to help providers make
accurate diagnoses and tailor precision care for women
- Latest Voluson Signature ultrasound technology offers an
intuitive and ergonomic design allowing clinicians to focus on
patient care
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced the launch of the
Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems, which
comprehensively integrate artificial intelligence (AI), advanced
tools and an ergonomic design to speed exam time for clinicians
while delivering a clearer picture of various conditions impacting
women’s health. These latest systems combine high-performance
hardware with flexible scalable software to help increase
clinicians’ confidence in their diagnostic and treatment
determinations.
Today, patient volumes are increasing and health conditions are
becoming more complex – especially for women who face complications
related to pregnancy, as well as other conditions impacting the
female reproductive system. At the same time, workforce shortages
continue to be a major challenge for health systems who are trying
to meet these demands, with 42% of clinicians surveyed as part of
GE HealthCare’s Reimagining Better Health study considering leaving
the healthcare industry. To help address patient demand and reduce
staffing burdens, clinicians across the board need tools, including
innovative AI-enabled ultrasound technologies, that support a
clear, quick and confident diagnosis.
"We've seen huge advancements in ultrasound technology,
including the use of AI, resulting in a new era of ultrasound
scanning. The new Voluson Signature series features innovative
tools clinicians can rely on, and the automated functions help
reduce work stress and improve workflows," said Dr. Ben Csapo,
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Graz, Austria. "The most
important part of our work is building connections with patients
and not over-instrumentalizing work. Having a tool that helps
clinicians work smarter, faster and easier is a good step forward
for patients.”
The latest AI-powered capabilities on the Voluson Signature 20
and 18 enable a number of efficiencies across women’s health care
settings.
- The new “Hey Voluson” feature allows users to operate the
system using voice commands, saving time and keystrokes.
- SonoLyst*, a suite of tools that leverage AI to identify fetal
anatomy seen on standard views, then automatically annotates and
measures where applicable, and can reduce time to complete standard
International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(ISUOG) second trimester exams by up to 40%.
- SonoPelvicFloor simplifies assessments of the pelvic floor and
speeds up exams by automating plane alignment and measurements for
an up to 76% keystroke reduction.
- Fibroid Mapping uses AI to standardize and streamline fibroid
documentation by mapping, measuring, and classifying fibroids.
- fetalHS simplifies and speeds fetal heart assessments by up to
48% by providing step-by-step, AI-driven guidance to help identify
normal fetal heart anatomy.
In addition, a flexible wireless workflow is now a possibility
with the integration of Vscan Air CL wireless dual probe with the
new Voluson Signature systems, allowing for a wider range of motion
because it is cable free.
“Next-level image clarity can help clinicians detect fetal
abnormalities and hard-to-spot gynecological emergencies or
conditions like endometriosis earlier, which can make a big
difference in a patient’s treatment plan and overall health,” said
Gerald Seifriedsberger, general manager, Women’s Health Ultrasound,
GE HealthCare. “With proven time-saving AI-driven applications, and
advanced automation features that simplify exams, we’re providing
technology that can help enhance ease of use and provide clearer
images – helping clinicians power through demanding workflows
faster while delivering greater consistency and accuracy,
ultimately helping deliver better health outcomes for women.”
These latest solutions build on GE HealthCare’s Voluson
portfolio, which incorporate a legacy of innovation to deliver
exceptional image quality, advanced clinical tools, and intelligent
workflow to enable high quality, efficient care. For more
information on the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 devices, visit
https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/ultrasound/voluson/voluson-signature20
and
https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/ultrasound/voluson/voluson-signature18.
*SonoLyst incorporates the AI technology of Intelligent
Ultrasound.
About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology,
pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator,
dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data
analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more
effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and
happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 125 years, GE
HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate
care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across the care
pathway. Together our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions,
and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care
from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are a $19.6 billion
business with approximately 51,000 colleagues working to create a
world where healthcare has no limits.
Follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook,
Instagram, and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website
https://www.gehealthcare.com/ for more information.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418877250/en/
Eric Tatro Media Contact GE HealthCare +1 312 459 6140
Eric.Tatro@gehealthcare.com
GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Feb 2025 to Mar 2025
GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Mar 2025