Global Health Medical Device Compendium/Mobile Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner
| Health topic | Maternal mortality |
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| Classification | Diagnosis |
| Manufacturer location |
India |
Deaths as a result of maternal complications are still a prominent issue in developing countries. Maternal and newborn deaths are high in limited-resource areas mostly because women do not deliver in appropriate facilities and therefore do not have access to potentially life-saving interventions that may be available in clinical settings.
Detailed description of the solution
[edit | edit source]This device features new low-cost ultrasound transducers that create an affordable diagnostic ultrasound scanner. The device includes power-saving battery power, and has wireless connectivity features that allow users to utilize the device in remote locations.
Designed by
[edit | edit source]- Designed by: Manish Arora of GE India Technology Centre Private Limited
- Manufacturer location: India
Funding Source
[edit | edit source]General Electric India Technology Centre Private Ltd.
References
[edit | edit source]Other internally generated reports
[edit | edit source]Low cost, low power, mobile diagnostic ultrasound scanner for affordable healthcare during pregnancy (2011, April). Retrieved from here
Externally generated reports
[edit | edit source]GE India mobile ultrasounds. (n.d.). Retrieved from here
| Authors | Lonny Grafman, Chris Waterguy, Emilio, Kathleen Sienko, Amir Sabet Sarvestani |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Cite as | Kwojcik (2013–2026). "Global Health Medical Device Compendium/Mobile Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner". Appropedia. Retrieved September 10, 2026. |