| Brand/Manufacturer | GE |
|---|---|
| SKU | GE-VERSANA-ACTIVE |
The GE HealthCare Versana Active™ Ultrasound System combines the imaging capabilities of a console ultrasound system with the mobility of a hand-carried, laptop-style platform. Designed for practices that need diagnostic versatility without being tied to a single exam room, Versana Active can be carried between clinics, physician offices, and remote locations or paired with an optional cart for a more traditional ultrasound setup. The system supports a broad range of abdominal, small parts, cardiac, OB/GYN, vascular, and musculoskeletal (MSK) examinations, with automated imaging and workflow tools designed to simplify routine scanning and improve efficiency.
A key differentiator of Versana Active within the Versana family is its portability. GE HealthCare describes the system as providing the imaging capability of a console in a hand-carried, lightweight package, allowing clinicians to bring ultrasound directly to patients rather than requiring every examination to take place in a dedicated ultrasound room.
For practices that prefer a cart-based configuration, Versana Active can be paired with an Advanced Cart. On Versana Active v1.5, GE HealthCare also offers an Advanced Cart with height adjustment to accommodate different scanning positions and ergonomic requirements.
This flexible design makes Versana Active particularly useful for practices that perform ultrasound across multiple exam rooms, satellite offices, or clinical locations.
Versana Active incorporates imaging technologies designed to provide strong spatial and contrast resolution across a variety of examinations. CrossXBeam™ compound imaging and SRI-HD help improve anatomical border definition and reduce image artifacts, supporting clearer visualization of structures.
Whizz Dynamic Image Tuning further simplifies image acquisition by continuously optimizing the ultrasound image during scanning, including as the clinician moves between different organs or anatomical regions. This can reduce the amount of manual adjustment needed during routine studies.
Versana Active provides a range of capabilities for vascular assessment, including sensitive Color Doppler imaging and B-Flow and B-Flow Color.
B-Flow technology provides an alternative visualization of blood movement that can assist clinicians in evaluating vascular structures, including vessel walls, irregularities, and areas of stenosis. Auto IMT can automatically measure intima-media thickness, further streamlining carotid and vascular examinations.
These tools make the platform suitable for carotid, peripheral vascular, thyroid vascularity, and other Doppler-based examinations.
For practices incorporating cardiac ultrasound, Versana Active provides dedicated cardiac imaging capabilities and compatible transducers.
Auto EF uses feature tracking to track myocardial tissue deformation and calculate left ventricular ejection fraction, helping streamline assessment of cardiac function. The system's clinical capabilities also support cardiac imaging with Color Flow, including evaluation of conditions such as mitral regurgitation.
Versana Active supports obstetric and gynecologic examinations with dedicated imaging and measurement tools. SonoBiometry provides suggested caliper placements for common fetal measurements, including:
The system also supports 3D/4D capabilities, allowing volumetric imaging and real-time visualization when configured with appropriate options and transducers.
GE HealthCare also highlights the system's anatomical detail for obstetric dating measurements, assessment of viability, and differentiation of multifetal gestations.
Versana Active's combination of portability, high-frequency probe options, and advanced imaging makes it well suited for musculoskeletal and small-parts imaging. GE HealthCare specifically identifies MSK as one of the system's core examination categories.
For interventional applications, Needle Recognition technology enhances visualization of the needle during ultrasound-guided procedures, helping clinicians identify its location relative to surrounding anatomy.
Potential applications include ultrasound-guided injections, aspirations, biopsies, and other minimally invasive procedures.
Versana Active incorporates multiple tools designed to make ultrasound examinations faster and more standardized.
Scan Assistant allows clinicians to create customized exam protocols and standardized workflows, helping reduce repetitive keystrokes and maintain consistency between studies. Scan Coach provides reference ultrasound images, anatomical illustrations, and 3D animations to help users identify appropriate scan planes.
For repeat examinations, the Follow-Up Tool enables previous and current studies to be compared simultaneously, supporting more consistent serial imaging. Voice Comments can capture hands-free recorded observations and associate them with images for later review.
Versana Active is designed as a multi-specialty platform with an extensive family of compatible ultrasound probes. GE HealthCare identifies the system for examinations including:
The broad probe selection allows practices to configure the system around current requirements while adding transducers and applications as ultrasound services expand.
The GE HealthCare Versana Active is ideal for:
