Global Health Medical Device Compendium/ClearVue

Maternal deaths in low-resource settings can oftentimes be prevented if women had access to antenatal care during pregnancy. Ultrasound imaging is especially useful to make accurate diagnosis for first trimester conditions such as ectopic pregnancy or gestational trophoblastic diseases. Many health centers in low-resource settings do not provide imaging equipment to provide screenings leading up to the birth, which ultimately leads to an increase in infant mortality.

ClearVue is a group of ultrasound equipment that provide cost effective yet high quality imaging that will allow clinicians to examine pregnant mothers during the term of their pregnancy. The device has a lightweight, modular, and energy efficient design, with low energy needs and easy serviceability.

• Designed by: Philips Innovation Campus of Royal Philips Electronics
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Field testing occurred in Ghana and India in 2012.

Royal Philips Electronics

Philips commits to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Ghana; to open West African regional office in Accra. (2012, June 14). Retrieved from http://www.philipsafricaroadshow.com/philips-commits-to-strengthen-healthcare-infrastructure-in-ghana-to-open-west-african-regional-office-in-accra/

Singh, K. (2012, May 12). Philips launches ClearVue; to launch series of locally developed products electronics]. The Economic Times (Online). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.lib.umich.edu/docview/1012385230?accountid=14667