Butterfly Network announced today that it launched its first specialty product, the iQ+ Bladder portable ultrasound. iQ+ Bladder — now available for purchase in the U.S. — utilizes Butterfly’s portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and software. The bundle features the iQ+ Bladder probe, streamlined software, compact rolling cart, tablet and power splitter. Altogether, the ultrasound-based bladder scanner provides automated bladder volume calculations with 3D visualizations in seconds.
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“The launch of the Butterfly iQ+ Bladder demonstrates Butterfly’s commitment to extending our powerful Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology into more markets where innovation is needed,” said Joseph DeVivo, president, CEO, and chair of Butterfly Network. “With iQ+ Bladder, we move outside of our core point-of-care ultrasound market to better address the bladder scanning market, which has long awaited a more affordable, user-friendly solution. We listened to the unique needs of our nursing and bladder scanning customers and brought them a purpose-built, streamlined solution that meets their fast pace and high workload.”
iQ+ Bladder utlises Butterfly Network’s proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip technology with durable features built for daily use. Its rolling cart features storage space and probe charging dock for more convenience and readiness. The cart has a mounted large tablet with tilted brackets. The brackets rotate 360° and pan 180° for optimum viewing and positioning.
Butterfly Network paired its probe with streamlined software and a user-friendly interface. The solution offers walkthrough guidance for proper probe placement and advanced bladder visualization capabilities.
Dr. John Martin, Butterfly Network CMO, said the company centered it around efficiency, ease, reliability and workflow optimization.
“In today’s healthcare environment, nurses need a plug and play solution that allows them to confidently boot up and quickly get an accurate bladder volume measurement, and department directors are looking for more affordable, reliable solutions that drive value back to the organization,” said Martin.
