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GE Versana Active Ultrasound System
The GE Versana Active is a hand-carried ultrasound system that GE says offers console-level imaging and can be mounted on a cart. GE lists it for abdominal, small parts, cardiac, OB/GYN, vascular and musculoskeletal exams.
- Abdominal
- Small parts
- Cardiac
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Vascular
- Musculoskeletal
Overview
GE’s specification sheet, written for software version 1.5, gives the console as 5.0 kg with battery and no peripherals, with a 15.6-inch monitor and one built-in active probe port. GE lists convex, linear, micro convex, phased array sector and volume probes, among them the 4C-RS, L6-12-RS, 12L-RS, 9L-RS, 3Sc-RS and RAB2-6-RS.
CrossXBeam spatial compounding, SRI-HD speckle reduction and Coded Phase Inversion Harmonic Imaging are standard. B-Flow, needle recognition, Auto EF, SonoBiometry, static 3D and real-time 4D imaging and DICOM 3.0 connectivity are options, so state the configuration you need when requesting a quote.
- Manufacturer
- GE HealthCare
- Series
- Versana
- Used for
- General imaging, Point of care
- Supplied by
- Ultravision, Dubai
Key features
- Whizz
- A button that, according to GE, automatically and continuously optimises image brightness and contrast as you scan.
- CrossXBeam
- Standard spatial compounding with up to nine selectable angles, depending on the probe.
- SRI-HD
- Standard High Definition Speckle Reduction Imaging, with up to eight selectable levels.
- Scan Assistant
- An automated exam script that moves the user through an exam step by step, which GE says can help increase consistency while reducing keystrokes.
- B-Flow
- An optional mode, with a colour version, available on the 4C-RS, L6-12-RS, 12L-RS and 9L-RS probes.
- Needle recognition
- Optional needle imaging in a dashed box, available on the L6-12-RS, 12L-RS, 4C-RS and 9L-RS probes.
- Auto EF
- Optional, and described on GE’s page as tracking and calculating myocardial tissue deformation based on feature tracking.
- SonoBiometry
- An optional fetal biometry package covering BPD, HC, AC, HL and FL.
Specifications
From GE HealthCare’s Versana Active v1.5 specification sheet (14 September 2020). Options and configurations vary by region; we confirm the exact specification in every quotation.
| Monitor | 15.6-inch high-resolution LCD, 1920 x 1080 |
|---|---|
| Built-in probe ports | 1 active probe port |
| Internal storage | 256 GB SSD standard, 1 TB option |
| Weight (console, no peripherals) | 5.0 kg with battery |
| Console size (H x W x L) | 58 x 390 x 362 mm |
| Keyboard | Full alphanumeric keypad with washable protection film, 8 TGC pods |
| Optional cart | Base cart 21 kg; advanced cart up to 35 kg; four lockable 120 mm wheels |
| Mains power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Service, probes and training
Our Dubai team supports the GE Versana Active after delivery: installation coordination, application training for your sonographers, preventive maintenance, repairs and probe repair, under a service contract or as one-off visits.
GE Versana Active: questions
Which exams is the GE Versana Active suited for?
GE’s specification sheet for the Versana Active lists abdominal, obstetrical, gynaecological, small parts, musculoskeletal, vascular, urological, paediatric, cardiac, thoracic and transcranial applications, plus transvaginal and transrectal exams.
How heavy is the GE Versana Active, and can it go on a cart?
GE’s specification sheet gives the Versana Active console as 5.0 kg with battery, without peripherals. GE says it brings the agility of a laptop unit and can be attached to a cart; the optional base cart weighs 21 kg and the advanced cart up to 35 kg.
Which Versana Active features are optional?
On GE’s Versana Active specification sheet, B-Flow, needle recognition, Auto EF, SonoBiometry, static 3D and real-time 4D imaging and DICOM 3.0 connectivity are options. CrossXBeam, SRI-HD and Coded Phase Inversion Harmonic Imaging are standard.
What is CrossXBeam on the GE Versana Active?
CrossXBeam is GE’s spatial compounding on the Versana Active, with up to nine selectable angles depending on the probe, and it is standard. GE lists speckle reduction as a separate standard feature, SRI-HD, with up to eight selectable levels.
Can I request a GE Versana Active quote from Ultravision?
Ultravision Medical Equipment Trading in Dubai supplies GE Versana Active systems on request and supports them with training, maintenance and probe repair. Send a quote request online or call +971 4 294 9965, and say which options and software version you need.
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