Butterfly Network Expands its Next-Generation Butterfly iQ3™ to Europe
- Butterfly iQ3 is built on the next-generation Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology featuring unparalleled image quality, new 3D imaging capabilities, and a smaller, lighter, probe design.
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Effective today,
September 4, 2024 , Butterfly iQ3 is available for purchase inAustria ,Belgium ,Denmark ,Finland ,France ,Germany ,Ireland ,Italy ,the Netherlands ,Norway ,Poland ,Portugal ,Spain ,Sweden ,Switzerland , and theUK .
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Butterfly iQ3 handheld point-of-care ultrasound device. (Photo: Business Wire)
Butterfly iQ3 is CE marked, certified under European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), and it is fully compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive without relying on the lead exemption that traditional piezoelectric crystal-based ultrasound devices require due to hazardous levels of lead in their transducers.
Unparalleled image quality.
Butterfly iQ3 brings best-in-class high-resolution image quality with twice the processing power compared to Butterfly iQ+ and a novel “no focus” rubber lens, enabling providers to intuitively identify anatomy, observe small structures, and ultimately make more confident diagnostic decisions. In a blind survey distributed by third-party vendor
"I was privileged to have a preview of the Butterfly iQ3 and am thoroughly impressed with the improvements so far and the positive impact they will have on patient care in my practice," said Dr.
Novel tools: iQ Slice and iQ Fan.
Launching on Butterfly iQ3 are two new advanced 3D imaging capabilities designed to make image capturing easier: iQ Slice and iQ Fan. These tools join Butterfly’s existing robust feature list of over 20 anatomical presets, six imaging modes (B-Mode, M-Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, and Biplane Imaging™), and a collection of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced imaging tools (e.g., Auto Bladder Volume Capture, Auto B-Line Counter, NeedleViz™, and a rich set of Calculation tools).
- Butterfly iQ Slice: The world’s first automated sequential ultrasound capture mode on a handheld device, made uniquely possible by Butterfly’s proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology. iQ Slice automatically steers the beam to scan an organ and capture up to 46 ultrasound slices at a time across a wide angle. The imaging mode is designed to make it easier and faster to acquire excellent images without skilled maneuvering. These files can either be immediately read and measured at the bedside by skilled scanners or, for those less experienced, can be sent to a specialist for further review—similar to the workflow of a CT or MRI.
- Butterfly iQ Fan: A dedicated lung tool that further builds on the core iQ Slice technology to allow providers to benefit from real-time back-and-forth virtual fanning, making it easier to visualize A-lines and other lung pathology. With iQ Fan, the user leverages Butterfly’s beam steering capabilities to reduce the movements necessary to capture information and make informed clinical decisions.
The new shape of ultrasound: enhanced comfort and efficiency.
Butterfly iQ3 features a new user-centric ergonomic design that is smaller, lighter, and better distributed, and with even stronger battery:
- 17% smaller probe face allows for better intercostal access for cardiac and lung imaging as well as vascular access.
- 7% shorter probe with ergonomic weight distribution designed to reduce the physical strain on scanners and ensure better control and maneuverability, allowing for more precise and comfortable scans.
- 3 configurable control buttons can be tailored for functionality, allowing for user-friendly seamless navigation, quick scans, and interpretations, saving critical time during diagnoses.
- 2.5x faster charge time than Butterfly iQ+ and up to 2 hours of thermal run time for outstanding continuous scanning.
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