Germany-based eZono has obtained CE Mark approval in Europe for its eZono 4000 tablet ultrasound system with eZGuide.
Incorporating the company's proprietary eZGuide needle guidance technology, the eZono 4000 is specifically designed for procedural ultrasound.
eZGuide is reportedly the first freehand navigation system to visualize the position of the needle and location of the needle tip in real time, without the need for special needles or additional equipment.
eZono CEO Graham Cox noted the company is excited to bring this advanced imaging and needle guidance technology to the market.
"Until now, identifying the needle, especially the needle tip when performing ultrasound guidance has been very challenging. The eZono 4000 delivers a combination of powerful features, enabling point of care clinicians to perform procedures with greater accuracy, increased confidence and having the ability to clearly identify the position of the needle tip," Cox added.
Cox chief technology officer Eliseo Sobrino noted when designing eZGuide, the company studied at length the real life everyday problems faced by clinicians when performing point of care procedures, and consideration of the mounting costs endured by healthcare providers worldwide.
"We want to deliver a product that offers increased safety without changing established protocols whilst reducing costs. I believe we have achieved that goal with the eZono 4000," Sobrino added.
Currently, eZono 4000 is available for sale in Europe and all countries accepting CE mark.
