SonoSite LumenVu Catheter Guidance System Receives FDA Clearance

SonoSite has received FDA clearance for its LumenVu Catheter Guidance System. SonoSite acquired LumenVu technology by buying the start-up company and the LumenVu system has been available already on the European market. The system is meant to make the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) easier and faster. It uses a fiber optic stylet replacing the normally used guide wire which emits near-infrared light, allowing visualization and real-time tracking of the catheter tip during insertion. Possibly this would eliminate the need for post-placement confirmation X-rays. It is compatible with standard PICC catheters. SonoSite envisions the technology being used for other applications as well and plans to develop a fully integrated line placement imaging solution including ultrasound visualization.
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