BK Medical Introduces The Pro Focus UltraView Ultrasound System

Main Category: MRI / PET / Ultrasound
Article Date: 23 Jan 2009 - 8:00 PDT

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BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG), launches its new, full-featured ultrasound system, the Pro Focus™ UltraView™, for the surgical and urological ultrasound markets. This high-performance ultrasound system uses BK Medical's new IQPAC™ technology to provide premium images that make a diagnostic difference.

IQPAC technology combines BK Medical's proprietary Enhanced Tissue Definition and Angular Compound Imaging technologies to optimize the ultrasound image. Enhanced Tissue Definition intensifies anatomic borders by minimizing speckle, and Angular Compound Imaging uses images from several angles to create a superior compound image. Together, these two technologies enable IQPAC to provide significantly advanced image quality. The UltraView system also features a 19" high-definition monitor with scalable image size and a sealed keyboard for easy cleaning.

"We are very proud to release our new top-of-the-line scanner. The UltraView strengthens our position as the market leader in specialized ultrasound," affirms Michael Brock, President and CEO of BK Medical. "IQPAC puts our abdominal image quality on par with the best in class. Furthermore, it reinforces our leadership position within our niche application areas - surgical and urological ultrasound imaging."

The UltraView is a versatile system that accommodates general clinical needs, while still offering a high degree of specialization. It is compatible with a large selection of specialized transducers, including high-performance convex and linear array, biplane and triplane, and contrast-imaging¹-enabled transducers for urological and surgical applications. With its mobile and solid design, the UltraView makes it possible to deliver ultrasound right to the point of care and to share between departments. A user-friendly interface and simple keyboard make the scanner intuitive and easy to use.

¹ In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.

Facts about BK Medical

BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG), specializes in the development and production of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The company is recognized as a world leader in developing ultrasound scanners specially designed for surgery and for the investigation of urological disorders. The product line also includes scanners for other applications, such as gynecology, obstetrics, and radiology.

BK Medical is represented in 60 countries, with subsidiary sales companies in the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and the U.K. An extensive network of distributors connects BK Medical with Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the rest of the world. The company has 330 employees, 230 of whom are located in Denmark.

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