Exo today announced the launch of FDA-cleared heart and lung AI applications for its Iris handheld ultrasound device.
The company currently has FDA approval for five different uses for Iris: heart, lung, bladder, hip, and thyroid. By 2025, that number is expected to double.
Iris delivers high-performance medical imaging at a fraction of the size and cost of cart-based ultrasound. The system is built on his Exo's advanced silicone technology and fits in a caregiver's pocket. This gives doctors, nurses, paramedics, and clinicians immediate answers in emergency, acute care, outpatient, and home settings.
In September 2023, Exo announced a device that enables versatile imaging performance in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
The company says the introduction of the latest Iris capabilities simplifies the process of acquiring and interpreting images specific to the heart and lungs. This allows caregivers, especially in rural and under-resourced settings, to quickly diagnose and treat regardless of location.
“It is time to rethink our approach to addressing heart failure at scale. Exo is putting AI-powered medical imaging into the hands of all caregivers, regardless of specialty. That’s why,” said Sandeep Akkaraju, co-founder and CEO of Exo. “Exo’s AI is easy to use, reproducible and objective, contributing to more accessible and reliable healthcare for all.”
Exo AI application details
The company said it trains its AI application on more than 100,000 images from POCUS trials in real-world environments. Exo says its AI recognizes landmarks inside the body even in less-than-perfect scans, helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions without using lab-quality ultrasound. You will be able to obtain real-time data.
Exo's Lung AI reliably identifies the presence of B-lines with a quick scan. This allows users to quickly assess a patient's pulmonary edema or fluid in the lungs. Cardiac AI allows you to quickly measure left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and stroke volume over several heartbeats in both parasternal long axis (PLAX) and apical four-chamber (A4C) views can.
In addition to the latest AI applications, Iris features pulsed wave Doppler functionality. This gives physicians more opportunities to examine blood flow velocity to support diagnosis in cardiac, abdominal, and vascular applications.
