Ultrasound System's High Power Processor Allows for a Variety of Imaging Modes

Aloka Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) recently released its new ProSound Alpha 6, a next-generation of compact color ultrasound systems. Building upon the technology of the high performance ProSound Alpha 10 and Alpha 7, the ProSound Alpha 6 addresses multiple diagnostic applications in one system, a noticeable difference from other ultrasound systems. The new system is released with a full range of application-specific probes and software, designed to target all specialist diagnostic areas in general imaging, cardiovascular, obstetrics and gynecology, and internal medicine. The Alpha 6 high power processor allows a number of different imaging modes previously seen only in high-end systems, without compromise on image quality and color Doppler sensitivity.

This latest addition to the ProSound Alpha series has also been designed for ease of use. Its compact, ergonomic design features a large, programmable touch-screen panel layout for quick access to frequently used controls. The ProSound Alpha 6 is also designed to be mobile and is economically and environmentally friendly, with reduced power consumption.

The new ProSound Alpha 6 debuted at the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) in Sydney, Australia, between August 30 and September 3, 2009, and simultaneously in Europe at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2009 in Barcelona from August 29-September 1. The system was also featured at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) in Hamburg, Germany, on September 13-17, 2009.

"We are extremely proud to launch the new ProSound Alpha 6," said Minoru Yoshizumi, president, Aloka. "Aloka has been working on expanding the application of ultrasound diagnosis by developing numerous innovative technologies in partnership with experts working in clinical practice. Now, I hope the new ProSound Alpha 6, a compact and versatile unit with a high performance/cost ratio, will broaden the customer base for ultrasonography. With this small but powerful system, we would like to bring the benefits of ultrasound diagnosis to those who need it around the world."

The ProSound Alpha series are fully functional in all work environments. The Alpha Series now offers diagnostic ultrasound solutions to meet all users needs, from research to the daily workflow of ultrasound departments. Shipments of the new ProSound Alpha 6 will commence worldwide from October 2009.

Aloka is a leading health and scientific company operating in three core areas: medical electronic systems (diagnostic ultrasound); general analytic instruments (radiation measurement); and clinical laboratory systems (specimen preprocessing). It a developer of ultrasound systems for the medical and health science industries, providing ultrasound solutions to the obstetrics/gynecology, general imaging, internal medicine, cardiovascular, surgical, and endoscopic ultrasound fields.

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