CHICAGO, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ZONARE Medical Systems, a developer of
next generation ultrasound technology, announced significant new upgrades to
the company's revolutionary new z.one ultrasound system at the annual
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference November 27- December
1, 2005. The new upgrades include two new transducers, calculation packages
and a unique program for automatically recognizing and adjusting for the
differences in body sound propagation, which is possible only due to Zone
Sonography(TM) technology.
"The new upgrades further increase the tremendous value of the z.one
system, the world's first Convertible Ultrasound(TM) system, and demonstrate
the power of Zone Sonography technology," said Donald Southard, president and
CEO of ZONARE. "The new transducers greatly expand the imaging capabilities
and applications of the system whether used as a full-featured, cart-based
system or a premium compact system. More importantly, Zone Sonography
technology has allowed us the ability to automatically adjust for each
individual's unique body sound propagation and fully optimize the ultrasound
image -- something never before achieved."
The z.one system is based on breakthrough Zone Sonography(TM) technology.
This new architecture retains all the raw data obtained in the ultrasound
signal enabling such significant advances as automatic sound speed
compensation. In addition, Zone Sonography technology has allowed ZONARE to
bring the world's first Convertible Ultrasound(TM) platform to the industry
with superb image quality at a substantial price to value ratio. Clinicians
are able to instantly convert the z.one system from a full-featured, cart-
based unit into a premium compact, ultrasound system with all the performance
of substantially larger and more expensive ultrasound units, yet, with greater
portability and clinical flexibility than conventional compact systems.
Combining a fundamentally new advance in ultrasound, Zone Sonography
technology coupled with the z.one platform's radically new physical design
provides the maximum flexibility offering significant clinical and workflow
solutions for a wide variety of customer challenges. The z.one platform's Zone
Sonography software-based architecture ensures that its performance will
increase as improvements in processing power become available. This allows for
fast, convenient upgrades in clinical capabilities, keeping clinicians at the
forefront of diagnostic capabilities as well as protecting their investment.
Upgrades can now be downloaded via the internet, another industry first.
Optimized Sound Speed Compensation
Not all bodies image the same with ultrasound. Wall thickness, fat layer
and tissue attenuation affect the way ultrasound sound waves travel through an
individual's body. Conventional ultrasound systems, however, assume the same
pre-set sound speed to image all body types. Now, as an industry first, ZONARE
is offering the ability to automatically adjust the sound speed based on
differences in a patient's body habitus which, in turn, immediately optimizes
the clinical image.
New Transducers
The new P10-4 transducer was developed to be used for imaging neonatal,
infant, and pediatric patients. ZONARE paid specific attention to the
transducer's ergonomic design, resulting in a comfortable grip for scanning
through isolettes and tiny acoustic windows. The transducer technology is
comprehensive, offering up to seven different frequencies, including Harmonic
Imaging at 8.0 MHz received, two Color Doppler frequencies, and three B-Mode
frequencies.
The new P4-1 small footprint transducer was developed to address the
clinician's need for easy access in abdominal and OB/Gyn sonography, providing
significant flexibility with nine frequencies. This obviates the need to
change transducers. The small footprint is essential for easy access between
patients' ribs, dressings, or whenever acoustic access is a challenge. For the
technically difficult to image patient, the new P4-1 offers penetration up to
30 cm.
Calculation Packages
ZONARE is adding two new calculation packages addressing abdominal and
venous imaging. Both are extremely comprehensive, allowing ultrasound
professionals to use a protocol checklist with reports that include organ
sizes, Doppler results, and a section for medical notes or comments.
"We are very excited about these major new upgrades and know our customers
will receive significant imaging and economical advantages with their z.one
system," said Southard. "The feedback on the z.one system has been extremely
positive. With revolutionary Zone Sonography technology, we look forward to
providing many additional upgrades in the near future."
About ZONARE Medical Systems
ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures premium
compact performance ultrasound solutions, which combine revolutionary
technology with an innovative physical design. Zone Sonography technology,
ZONARE's unique patented approach to ultrasound imaging, is focused on
bringing the highest performance to all clinical settings, leading to advanced
diagnostic capabilities, more cost effective operation and increased value to
providers. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.zonare.com
SOURCE ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Lars Shaw of ZONARE Medical Systems,
+1-650-230-2787, or lshaw@zonare.com
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