GE HealthCare Expands Women’s Health Ultrasound Portfolio with Launch of Voluson™ Performance Series
GE HealthCare has introduced the Voluson™ Performance series, the newest member of its market-leading women’s health ultrasound portfolio. The system, which includes the Voluson Performance 18 and Voluson Performance 16, combines advanced imaging capabilities with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline workflows, reduce clinician workload, and deliver consistently high-quality care across a wide variety of women’s health applications.
Building on a Legacy of Innovation
The Voluson brand has long been associated with innovation in women’s health ultrasound, and the new Performance series continues that tradition. By bringing advanced features typically found in premium systems to a broader range of care settings, GE HealthCare aims to expand access to state-of-the-art imaging technology.
“The Voluson Performance series builds on a legacy of innovation, combining Voluson imaging technology with intuitive design and AI-powered tools designed to simplify exams, save time and support efficient, consistent care delivery,” said Gerald Seifriedsberger, General Manager, Women’s Health Ultrasound at GE HealthCare. “By putting powerful, advanced solutions in the hands of providers, we’re helping expand access to high-quality women’s health imaging and advance a healthier future for women.”
Addressing Global Women’s Health Needs
The introduction of the Voluson Performance series comes at a critical time. Maternal mortality remains a pressing global health issue, with an estimated 700 women losing their lives to maternal causes every day. These statistics highlight the urgent need for earlier detection, timely care, and advanced diagnostic capabilities that can support clinicians in managing pregnancies and gynecological conditions more effectively.
As healthcare systems worldwide face mounting pressure to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy, solutions like the Voluson Performance series provide a way forward. By leveraging AI and automation, clinicians can focus more on patient care rather than repetitive manual tasks, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for women.
Key Features Designed for Efficiency and Clarity
The Voluson Performance series was designed with clinicians in mind, offering tools that support both image quality and user comfort. Among its standout features are:
- Comprehensive probe portfolio: A versatile selection of 2D and 3D probes ensures clinicians can capture detailed imaging across multiple women’s health applications, from routine obstetric scans to advanced gynecological evaluations.
- Wireless Vscan Air™ probes: Integrated support for Vscan Air enables convenient bedside scanning and interventional use, offering flexibility in diverse clinical environments.
- Intuitive user interface: A redesigned touch panel and the addition of a voice-activated “Hey Voluson” feature allow for hands-free control. This reduces keystrokes, streamlines workflows, and enhances clinician comfort during long exam sessions.
- Advanced imaging enhancements: Features like Autolive and Shadow Reduction automatically optimize image uniformity and clarity, ensuring consistency across exams.
AI and Automation at the Core
One of the defining elements of the Voluson Performance series is its integration of AI-driven tools. These features not only simplify imaging but also enhance reproducibility, making it easier for clinicians of varying experience levels to deliver consistent results.
- SonoLyst suite: This AI-powered tool identifies fetal anatomy in standard views and automatically annotates and measures where applicable. With SonoLystlive, images can be captured in real time. Importantly, the system can reduce the keystrokes needed for routine International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) second trimester exam views by up to 65%.
- SonoPelvicFloor: Designed to guide workflow and improve reproducibility, this tool helps clinicians achieve consistent pelvic floor exam results up to 75% faster.
- Measurement automation: Built-in smart tools support efficient measurements and reporting, reducing user fatigue and allowing clinicians to spend more time on patient interaction.
By embedding these intelligent features, GE HealthCare aims to alleviate the operational pressures on clinicians while improving access to high-quality imaging for patients.
Clinician Perspectives on Ease of Use
Early adopters of the Voluson Performance series have highlighted its intuitive nature and the transformative impact it can have on day-to-day practice.
“As a gynecologist specializing in reproductive medicine, the Voluson Performance series makes it remarkably simple to do a 3D scan,” said Dr. Arne van Heusden, Gynecologist at The Randstad in the Netherlands. “My colleagues are surprised by how easily we can do 3D imaging, and the system is extremely intuitive, which is one of its best features.”
Shaping the Future of Women’s Health Imaging
By combining advanced imaging capabilities, smart automation, and clinician-centered design, the Voluson Performance series underscores GE HealthCare’s commitment to advancing women’s health worldwide. The system is positioned not only to support more efficient workflows but also to contribute to the broader goal of reducing maternal mortality and improving diagnostic care for women at all stages of life.
As Seifriedsberger emphasized, expanding access to high-quality imaging is more than a technological milestone—it is a crucial step toward building a healthier future for women across the globe.
