| Brand/Manufacturer | GE |
|---|---|
| SKU | GE-VSCAN-AIR-CL |
The GE HealthCare Vscan Air™ CL is a pocket-sized, wireless handheld ultrasound system that combines curved and linear array transducers in a single dual-headed probe, giving clinicians the ability to perform both deep and shallow ultrasound examinations without changing transducers. Designed for highly mobile point-of-care imaging, Vscan Air CL connects wirelessly to compatible Apple® and Android™ smartphones and tablets through the Vscan Air app. Its combination of B-Mode, Color Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, M-Mode, SignalMax™ technology, and HD-SRI makes it a versatile handheld solution for abdominal, OB/GYN, musculoskeletal, vascular, lung, urologic, and procedural imaging.
The defining feature of Vscan Air CL is its ability to provide two complementary transducer types within a single wireless handheld device.
The 2–5 MHz curved array provides imaging depths up to 24 cm and is optimized for deeper anatomy. It is particularly useful for abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, conventional MSK, and selected cardiac and hemodynamic assessments.
The 3–12 MHz linear array provides imaging depths up to 8 cm and is designed for higher-resolution visualization of superficial anatomy. Applications include peripheral vascular, MSK, lung, small organs, nerves, neck and airway, and procedural guidance.
This combination allows clinicians to move from a deep abdominal examination to a superficial vascular or MSK assessment simply by rotating the probe.
Vscan Air CL incorporates GE HealthCare's proprietary SignalMax technology, which combines miniaturized ultrasound hardware with the transmit capabilities of piezoelectric crystals to provide high-quality imaging from a small handheld platform.
High-Definition Speckle Reduction Imaging (HD-SRI) further processes the ultrasound image to enhance image detail and reduce distracting speckle patterns.
Together, these technologies help Vscan Air CL provide clinically useful imaging despite its compact, wireless form factor.
The curved transducer makes Vscan Air CL particularly well suited for abdominal and general point-of-care ultrasound. GE HealthCare highlights abdominal imaging as one of the primary differentiators between the CL and the cardiac-focused Vscan Air SL.
Typical abdominal applications include evaluation of the:
Color Doppler and Pulsed Wave Doppler provide additional tools for evaluating vascular structures and blood flow.
Vscan Air CL is designed to support obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, with the curved transducer providing the penetration and field of view required for pelvic and obstetric imaging.
GE HealthCare specifically positions the CL configuration for OB/GYN applications, and the current platform includes supported OB measurement capabilities.
Its pocket-sized design can make ultrasound more readily available for focused examinations in obstetric offices, hospital environments, emergency departments, and other clinical settings.
Vscan Air CL includes an AI-powered bladder volume algorithm designed to automate bladder measurements and calculations.
Rather than requiring the clinician to manually obtain and calculate multiple bladder dimensions, the algorithm provides a bladder volume measurement while preserving visualization of surrounding pelvic anatomy.
This capability can streamline focused bladder assessment in settings such as primary care, emergency medicine, urology, and inpatient care.
Vscan Air CL's high-frequency linear transducer provides detailed visualization for musculoskeletal and sports medicine ultrasound. GE HealthCare specifically positions the CL configuration for assessment of joints, muscles, and tendons, both in clinical environments and highly mobile settings.
MSK applications can include evaluation of:
The cordless design also allows the probe to move freely around joints and extremities without a transducer cable restricting positioning.
The linear transducer supports peripheral vascular imaging, while Color Doppler and Pulsed Wave Doppler provide additional information about blood flow.
Color Doppler displays a color-coded representation of blood flow over the real-time ultrasound image. Pulsed Wave Doppler displays the speed and direction of blood flow and enables velocity measurements.
These capabilities expand Vscan Air CL beyond basic grayscale handheld imaging and support focused vascular assessments at the point of care.
Both the curved and linear transducers support lung and thoracic ultrasound applications in adult and pediatric patients.
The ability to perform lung, abdominal, and vascular imaging from the same handheld probe can be particularly valuable in emergency and critical-care environments, where clinicians may need to rapidly assess multiple body systems at the bedside.
Vscan Air CL supports procedural guidance using both curved and linear transducers. The high-frequency linear array is particularly useful when visualization of superficial anatomy, nerves, vessels, and needles is required.
Potential applications include:
Because the probe is wireless, there is no conventional transducer cable running between the patient and an ultrasound console during the procedure.
Vscan Air CL connects wirelessly to the clinician's own compatible Android or Apple smartphone or tablet through the Vscan Air app. The app supports both portrait and landscape orientation and features a simplified touchscreen interface designed for easy operation.
Common controls include:
The physical button on the Vscan Air CL probe can also be configured for either Freeze or Store, reducing the need to interact with the mobile device during scanning.
Vscan Air is designed to protect patient information when ultrasound is performed using a personal or organization-owned mobile device. GE HealthCare states that images and other patient information are stored within a private on-device space that cannot be accessed by other applications on the mobile device.
Additional digital solutions are available for organizations that require expanded storage, sharing, collaboration, and enterprise workflow capabilities.
At approximately 205 ± 3 grams, Vscan Air CL is designed for true handheld portability. The probe measures approximately 131 mm high and 31 mm deep, allowing clinicians to carry diagnostic ultrasound capabilities between examination rooms and patient-care locations without transporting a conventional ultrasound cart.
The curved-array lens measures approximately 64 × 16 mm, while the linear-array lens measures approximately 40 × 7 mm.
Vscan Air CL provides up to 50 minutes of continuous scan time with a new, fully charged battery under GE HealthCare's specified test conditions.
The battery can recharge from 10% to 90% in approximately 75 minutes, and the device can be charged using a compatible Qi-certified wireless charger.
Wireless operation and wireless charging reinforce the system's emphasis on portability and simplified point-of-care use.
Vscan Air CL is engineered for frequent mobile clinical use. The probe is IP67 rated, tested to MIL-STD-810G military drop standards, compatible with high-level disinfection techniques, and designed to withstand specified temperature extremes.
GE HealthCare also identifies the system as suitable for flight and ambulance environments under applicable operating requirements.
The GE HealthCare Vscan Air CL is ideal for:
