GE Healthcare launches Vscan in Middle East

GE Healthcare has announced the launch of Vscan, a new and compact visualization tool that provides physicians with imaging capabilities at the point-of-care, in the Middle East. The Vscan is a prescription device for ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis in the clinical applications of abdominal; cardiac (adult and paediatric); urological, fetal/OB; pediatric; and thoracic/pleural motion and fluid detection, as well as for patient examination in primary care and in special care areas. The device has received 510(k) clearance in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the CE Mark by the European Union, as well as the Medical Device Licence from Health Canada.