Advanced Ultrasound Device To Be Launched By Samsung

Samsung recently announced the release of WS80A, a brand new advanced ultrasound for obstetrics and gynaecology applications. The device received FDA 510(k) clearance and Samsung is already making it available to order.

The device helps to automate some challenging procedures. WS80A with Elite performance package helps to generate the nine standard views that are used to assess fetal heart health.

The device comes with curved 3D X-Vue transducers that promise to deliver high sensitivity while providing a broad signal bandwidth.

The highlighting features of WS80A with Elite are:
- Display of nine cardiac fetal views by applying intelligent navigation technology to volume datasets of the fetal heart.

- Displays six measurements (BPD, HC, OFD, Cerebellum, Posterior Fossa, Atria lateral ventricle) from three transverse views generated from a single volume of the fetal brain to enhance measurement reproducibility and streamline workflow.

- Identifies and measures multiple ovarian follicles for rapid assessment of follicular size and status during gynecology examinations.

Source: Medindia