Triplane – all prostate zones with one transducer

• unsurpassed images in 3 visionary planes
• switch between prostate zones at the touch of a button
• increase diagnostic value with 3D, Contrast and Doppler

Easy and comfortable to use

• take confident apical biopsies with endfire array
• biopsy the peripheral, transition and central zones with simultaneous biplane
• one-time insertion and minimal manipulation using disposable dual guide

Read more about our sterile single-use needle guides here.
8818 Applications

• Transrectal prostate scanning
• Transrectal puncture and biopsy
• Transperineal puncture and biopsy
• Transvaginal scanning
• Spectral and CFM Doppler examinations
• Tissue harmonic imaging
• Contrast imaging*

	8818 Specifications
	Frequency range	4 - 12 MHz
	Contact surface (acoustic)	34.4 x 5.5 mm
	Focal range	3 - 60 mm
	Scanning modes	B, M,BCFM, Doppler, Contrast*, Tissue Harmonic
	Frame Rate	60 Hz
	Image field (expanded)	Triplane / 140°
	Dimensions	36 x 39 x 323 mm
	Weight	230 g
	Disinfection	Immersion, Steris system 1®, Sterrad® 50,100S and 200

 

Simultaneous biplane: the gold standard

• for orientation and correct biopsy spacing
• real-time images of both the sagittal and transverse planes
• confidently take core biopsies

Multifrequency simultaneous biplane probe

• high frequency for excellent near field scanning
• excellent power doppler

3D and harmonic imaging for easier identification of lesions

• use 3D as a diagnostic tool
• visualization of lesions in 3 planes appears to allow improved assessment of capsular disruption

Dedicated biopsy guides

• easy cleaning and contamination prevention
• the needle path is angled optimally through the channel bracket instead of running along the shaft of the transducer

Read more about our sterile single-use needle guides here.

8808 Specifications
Frequency range	6 - 10 MHz
Contact surface (acoustic)	5 x 19.6 mm
Scanning Modes	B, M, Doppler, BCFM, Tissue Harmonic
Focal range	5 - 50 mm
Sector Angle	biplane / 127°
Disinfection	Immersion, STERIS SYSTEM 1®
Dimensions	120 x 21 mm
Weight

 

Endfire prostate imaging

• wide endfire image plane enables you to locate a lesion and then rotate the plane around a central axis.

A balance between resolution and penetration

• multifrequency capability enables reduction of frequency to 6 Mhz without removing the transducer

Convenient puncture

• the needle's path starts at the tip of the probe
• monitor the needle from the start of the puncture to the actual biopsy site

8667 Applications

• Endorectal scanning
• Interventional procedures
• Spectral, CFM and Power Doppler examinations
• Tissue harmonic imaging

8667 Specifications
Frequency range	6 - 10 MHz
Contact surface (acoustic)	50 mm2
Focal range	5 - 50 mm
Scanning modes	B, M, BCFM, Doppler, Tissue Harmonic, Power Doppler
Disinfection	Immersion, STERIS SYSTEM 1®
Dimensions	300 x 36 mm
Weight	260 g

 

Unique biplane imaging: Two planes are better than one

• biplanar with multifrequence capabilities
• long sagittal array for base to apex view in seed implantation procedures
• easier prostate volume determination

Colour Doppler and transperineal facilities

• excellent for all transperineal procedures including brachytherapy
• transperineal needle guide

8658 Applications

• Prostate brachytherapy
• Transrectal scanning
• Transperineal puncture
• Transvaginal scanning
• Intraoperative scanning
• Cryosurgery
• Spectral and CFM Doppler examinations

	8658 specifications
	Frequency range	5 - 7.5 MHz
	Sector angle	110° for transverse, 60 mm for sagittal
	Focal range	70 mm
	Scanning modes	B, M, BCFM, Doppler, Power Doppler
	Disinfection	Immersion, EO
	Dimensions	340 x 32 mm
	Weight	280 g

 

Easy access to kidney diagnostics

• superior image quality
• minimizes patient discomfort

Exceptional image quality

• clearly view structures using deep penetration at higher frequencies obtaining a high image resolution with coded excitation
• measure renal blood flow with superb spectral Doppler
• visualize anatomic variations and residual tumor after RF and cryoablation with contrast imaging
• find kidney stones easily with harmonic imaging

Ideal for interventional procedures

• single-use and reusable needle guides for convenient interventional procedures

8823 Applications

• Kidney
• Bladder
• Pediatric
• Difficult to access areas

8823 Specifications
Frequency range	1.8 - 6 MHz
Contact surface	31 x 12 mm
Penetration depth	26 cm
Scanning modes B, M, Doppler, BCFM, Contrast, Tissue Harmonic
Disinfection Immersion, sterile covers,STERIS SYSTEM 1®, single-use and reusable puncture guides.
Dimensions	94 x 44 mm
Weight	150 g
* In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.

 

The most advanced laparoscopic ultrasound transducer on the market

• built in facilities for LUS-guided biopsies
• RFA
• ethanol or contrast agent injections
• cryoablation
• microwave ablation
• flexible for difficult to reach areas or
• rigid for manipulating structures

8666-RF Applications

• Laparoscopic
• Intraoperative
• Radiofrequency tumor ablation (RFA)
• Biopsy
• Drainage

* In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.

8666-RF Specifications
Frequency range	5 - 10 MHz
Focal range (typical)	5 - 95 mm
Contact surface	30 x 5 mm
Sector angle	36°
Scanning modes	B, M, Doppler, BCFM, Tissue Harmonic Imaging and Contrast Imaging*
Disinfection	Immersion, EO (ethylene oxide), STERIS SYSTEM 1® or STERRAD®
Dimensions	302 x 178 mm
Weight	475 g

 

Deep penetration and high resolution

• clearly visualize deep anatomical structures
• coded excitation

Comfortable ergonomic design

• a control button right on the handle
• slim design and rounded handle enables lighter grip with minimum pressure

More diagnostic information

• contrast imaging*

8820e Applications

• Liver
• Pancreas
• Bladder
• General abdominal
• Obstetric scanning
• Interventional procedures

8820e Specifications
Frequency range	2 -6 MHz
Contact surface (acoustic)	62.5 x 13 mm
Scanning modes	B, M, Doppler, BCFM, Tissue Harmonic, and Contrast*
Focal range	12 - 200 mm
Disinfection	Immersion
Dimensions	104 x 77 mm
Weight	180 g

 

* In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.

 

Quality, versatility and convenience in one transducer

Small part, musculoskeletal and vascular scanning. The 8670 supports a number of ultrasound applications, such as small part, breast and orthopedics, rheumatology and sports medicine.

• Easy switching between near and far views
• Very high image detail
• Excellent choice for penile Doppler and testis
• Optimized for small part, musculoskeletal and vascular scanning
• Easy-to-use puncture and biopsy guide
• Small part
• Breast
• Testis
• Penile Doppler
• Musculoskeletal
• Peripheral vascular
• Interventional procedures
• Contrast Imaging

8670 specifications
Frequency range	5 - 12 MHz
Contact surface	45 x 14 mm
Focal range	0 - 70 mm
Scanning modes	B, M, BCFM, Doppler, Tissue Harmonic
Disinfection	Immersion
Dimensions	91 x 52 x 21 mm
Weight	130 g

 

* In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.

 

A clear choice for cost-effective imaging

• very high frequencies
• large footprint
• Doppler sensitivity
• True Echo Harmonics

Puncture guides for convenient biopsy
Puncture guides available have:

• 30, 45 and 60 angles of insertion.
• variable diameter, allowing you to choose the desired needle size.

Disposable needle guides and sterile transducer covers are also available.

Immediate lesion assessment

• provides image clarity and contrast resolution
• determine necessity for biopsy on the spot
• perform aspiration or biopsy immediately

8811 Specifications
Frequency range	5 - 12 MHz
Focal range (typical)	2 - 55 mm
Acoustic contact	50 x 4 mm
Disinfection	Immersion or STERIS SYSTEM 1
Dimensions	105 x 64 x 22 mm
Weight	98 g

Renal ultrasound solution
UltraView + 8823 + 8666 + 8820e
or
Flex Focus + 8823 +8666

Kidney anatomy
Imaging the kidneys can be a challenge because of their depth. The kidneys are hidden behind dense muscles and the shadow of the ribs. Our transducers compensate for anatomic constraints and produce clear images with deep penetration during intercostal scanning.

Urologic ultrasound of the kidney
Ultrasonography for renal diagnostics is inexpensive, safe, and fast. Renal ultrasound provides information about the location, shape, size, and outer shell thickness of the kidney. Ultrasound is a tool to screen for kidney stones, cysts, and masses. Detailed information from a scan can be used to accurately choose the best course of therapy.

The Pro Focus UltraView, 8823 or 8820e, and laparoscopic 8666 provide a complete renal scanning package.

UltraView + 8670 or 8811

Flex Focus + 8670 or 8811

8670

8811
 

Testicular ultrasound
With our ultrasound equipment it is possible to:
• Examine a suspicious mass
• Monitor infection or inflammation
• Evaluate injuries
• Identify testicular torsion
• Check for vascularity

Varicoceles
The presence of varicoceles is a leading factor in the cause of male infertility. Varicoceles can be reliably diagnosed using ultrasound.

Testicular torsion detection
Learn more below about how Colour Doppler ultrasound can be used for a quick and effective examination and diagnosis.

Testicular ultrasound tools
The 8670 and the Flex Focus are a great choice for Doppler and testis scanning.

Varicoceles The presence of varicoceles is a leading factor in the cause of male infertility. Varicoceles can be reliably diagnosed using ultrasound. The use of color Doppler is a particularly easy technique to evaluate varicoceles. Performing a valsalva maneuver during an ultrasound examination can improve diagnostic confidence. To perform a varicoceles examination, you begin by scanning the scrotum using the 8670 transducer to make a baseline measurement. The patient is asked to perform a valsalva movement, causing the venous pressure to rise and dilating the veins. The subsequent changes can be examined using ultrasonography. In a patient with varicoceles, it is possible for Doppler ultrasound to show blood flow reverse direction when flowing out of the testicles.   Testicular torsion detection Torsion is a twisting of the spermatic cord resulting in the obstruction of the blood vessels. Color Doppler ultrasound can be useful in the examination and diagnosis. Color Doppler ultrasound can show a decreased or absence of blood flow in the testis. Testicular torsion must be diagnosed urgently. Ultrasound provides a non-invasive, fast, and effective diagnosis. Testicular ultrasound tools The 8670 and the Flex Focus scanner is a great choice for Doppler and Testis scanning. The large bandwidth and high maximum scanning frequency of the 8670, provides superb image detail in the near field. A Doppler scan can be used to evaluate the vascular pattern.

Penile Ultrasound

The 8811 and the 8670 transducers are great choices for Doppler and Penile scanning.

Erectile Dysfunction
Using spectral Doppler it is possible to examine and quantify blood flow. To perform the examination, a vasoactive substance (e.g. prostaglandin) is injected to produce an erection, and if successful, the problem can most likely be corrected. A comparison of arterial velocity before and during erection can many times provide an explanation to the cause of erectile dysfunction.

Penile Doppler Doppler imaging can be an invaluable tool for the evaluation of impotency. Erectile dysfunction has various causes: Arterial insufficiency, venous leakage, cavernosal disorders, or can arise from a neurological disorder. During the exam, Doppler is used to assess the arterial velocity before and after injection of a vasoactive substance.

 

 

Doppler Ultrasound
A noninvasive diagnostic tool used to evaluate vascularity.

Doppler solutions
The UltraView and the 8818,8808e, 8667, 8823, 8670, 8811, 8848, 8658, or 8820e

Learn more about the benefits of Doppler for

• Kidney
• Penile
• Testis
• Prostate

 

 

The largest portfolio of Contrast solutions

With an UltraView solution you have all the tools necessary to locate and map lesions, evaluate blood flow, biopsy suspicious areas, and follow-up after therapy. The UltraView together with our surgical, abdominal, small part, and endorectal transducers, are ideal for Contrast enhanced imaging.

Kidney & Prostate
See Contrast Solutions below for Contrast enhanced imaging of the kidney and prostate.

Urologic Contrast Solutions
UltraView and 8818, 8848, 8823, 8666, or 8820e.


 

* Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) has not been market cleared by the FDA for use in the USA. Consult your local authorities for CEUS market clearance information in your country.

3D Ultrasound Imaging Solutions

3D ultrasonography is available on a wide range of BK transducers as a standard option, and several of our urology transducers offer tracked 3D imaging capabilities.

How 3D imaging works

 

The advantages and benefits of 3D imaging.

Benefits of 3D prostate imaging compared to 2D: Improves staging accuracy compared to 2D, which lacks in-depth information. Gives access to a new, wider range of viewing planes that are unavailable with 2D scanning.     Advantages of working with 3D: Easily distinction between prostate zones and see small lesions. Images can be manipulated and rotated to get the best possible view, and these images can be saved and reviewed as many times as needed. A diagnosis can be achieved offline when it is most convenient for the operator and patient, leading to faster patient turnaround.

The role of 3D in prostate diagnostics.

3D imaging of the prostate With 3D imaging, spatial relationships much clearer, so urologists can better assess the extent of disease. It provides valuable information to plan for alternative therapies, for example, external beam radiation or prostatectomy/radioactive seed implantation. In particular, it may be easier to determine whether the “prostate capsule” has been penetrated, a key factor in staging. 3D imaging of the prostate enables a simultaneous view of the sagittal, transverse and, of particular importance, the posterior-anterior coronal view of the gland to detect possible extra-capsular tumour extension.

HistoScanning™ workstation

Pro Focus UltraView and the 8818 or 8848 tranducers

HistoScanning™ compatible products for the prostate

HistoScanning™ is an affordable, non-invasive diagnostic imaging tool for prostate diagnostics and is offered only on BK solutions. This exciting, revolutionary technology promises to change the way specialists perform prostate diagnosis and biopsies. HistoScanning™ may help physicians make more informed treatment decisions for their patients.

To get started, you will need the licensed HistoScanning-ready UltraView scanner and to license the HistoScanning workstation from AMD. The system is compatible with the 8818 or 8848 transducer and requires a magnetic wheel mover for accurate motorised sagittal and/or transverse 3D prostate scanning.

HistoScanning is CE marked. HistoScanning has not been market cleared by the FDA for sale in the USA.