Clarius Wireless, Handheld Ultrasounds receives clearance in Europe.

Clarius probe and smart phone screen 

Clarius wireless ultrasound  gets European CE Mark approval for its wireless C3 and L7 ultrasound scanners.

Mobile Ultrasound developed by Clarius Mobile Health got the FDA 510(k) clearance for its C3 and L7 Clarius wireless ultrasound scanners on December 14, 2016.It has been rated as top technical innovation of 2016, that can change the medical device industry.

Founded in 2014 by Laurent Pelissier, Clarius Mobile Health merges the power of mobile phones, advanced technology, and decades of collective ultrasound experience to produce high quality, point-and-shoot mobile ultrasound devices.

Clarius is based at VANCOUVER, British Columbia.

                                Clarius wireless ultrasound scanners

The device uses just about  any iOS or Android phone or tablet as the display. A Clarius app is used to control the transducers and displaying the visualizations.

Clarius’ultrasound scanners are mobile devices compatible with Apple iOS and Google Android devices, the company said.[i]

The scanners are powered by a rechargeable battery that  will last for more than 45 minutes of scanning and up to 7+ days of stand-by power.

Two batteries and a charger are delivered with each Scanner. Built with a magnesium case, Clarius Scanners are designed to withstand challenging environments and are water submersible for easy cleaning and disinfection.

With automated gain and frequency settings it is as easy to use as a mobile camera.

"Physicians have been asking for a portable ultrasound system that works with their iPhone for some time," said Laurent Pelissier, Chairman and CEO of Clarius Mobile Health.  "The challenge has been to make an affordable device that is small enough to carry around and that also produces great images.  I'm happy to say we've succeeded in creating a product that will enable more clinicians to use ultrasound anywhere to improve patient care. It's as easy to use as a mobile phone camera."

                                     Clarius: The new stethoscope

2016 was the 200th anniversary of the stethoscope and every doctor will eventually hold a hand-held ultrasound that can be used in daily practice, just like a stethoscope  believes Laurent Pelissier, CEO of Clarius.

"Clarius is the future of patient care. The image quality is amazing for any scanner, much less one that fits in my pocket," said Dr. Steven Steinhubl, Director of Digital Medicine at the Scripps Translational Science Institute.  "The ability to wirelessly connect it to any Apple or Android device means that anyone on my team can use it with whatever they already carry around in their pocket."

This mobile ultrasound startup is reshaping the $ 6 billion healthcare market. [ii]

In the United States, Clarius Ultrasound Scanners start at $6900.

Clarius will be available with Color Doppler on its premium offering, which will be priced higher than its entry-level black and white model.

[i] http://www.massdevice.com/clarius-wins-fda-510k-wireless-ultrasound-device/

[ii] http://www.forbes.com/sites/julianmitchell/2016/12/27/this-mobile-ultrasound-startup-is-reshaping-a-6-billion-healthcare-market/#4edb7bda4941