What You Should Know:
– 3M and Eko team up to launch 3M Littmann® CORE Digital
Stethoscope to deliver a game-changing tool for clinicians as they assess,
diagnose, and monitor their patients.
– The new 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope offers
clinicians access to both analog and digital auscultation options and connects
to Eko’s software and AI algorithms* to help clinicians better interpret sounds
and detect heart murmurs.
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes and Eko, today announced the launch of the 3M™
Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope that will marry best-in-class 3M
Littmann stethoscope technology with advanced Eko digital innovations. The
collaboration between 3M Littmann Stethoscopes and Eko brings together two
innovative companies that are focused on delivering comprehensive healthcare
solutions that drive better patient outcomes.
3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope Overview
As the world of healthcare and its dependence on
auscultation continues to evolve, digital technology is being introduced to
meet the advancing demands of the industry. To meet these changing needs, the
new 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope offers clinicians access to both
analog and digital auscultation options and connects to Eko’s software and AI
algorithms* to help clinicians better interpret sounds and detect heart
murmurs. The 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope can connect to Eko software,
including its heart murmur AI and its telemedicine software, enabling enhanced
in-person or remote patient care.
Key Features
The FDA-cleared 3M Littmann CORE Stethoscope toggles between
analog and amplified listening modes so you can listen how you want to during
assessments. Tunable diaphragm technology—a 3M invention—lets you hear
different frequency sounds by simply adjusting the pressure on the chestpiece.
Hold the chestpiece with light pressure on the patient to hear low frequency
sounds; press a little more to hear higher frequency sounds. Soft-sealing ear
tips conform to individual ears for optimal comfort and excellent sound
occlusion.
Other key features include:
– Available on both iOS and Android devices
– Capture 15, 30, 60, or 120-second recordings to chronicle
a patient’s exam history.
– Create a library of heart sounds to monitor the
progressions of a disease or for education, and securely share recordings with
colleagues.
– Up to 40x amplification (at peak frequency, vs. analog
mode) and active noise cancellation reduces unwanted background sounds.
– Visualize heart sound waveforms (phonocardiogram) in
real-time.
– Share recordings for a second opinion or referral as
easily as sending an email.
– A single dashboard connects you to multidimensional
patient care, exam records, reports and colleagues.
“For clinicians, listening is a gateway to making critical
diagnoses. Being able to confidently assess heart and lung sounds helps ensure
the best cardiac and pulmonary care possible,” said Connor Landgraf, co-founder
and CEO, Eko. “Partnering with 3M Littmann Stethoscopes allows us to
incorporate the power of our digital and machine learning technology alongside
the stethoscope trusted by millions of clinicians worldwide, which can help
impact patient outcomes and quality of care. Combining the 3M Littmann CORE
Digital Stethoscope with the Eko platform of software and AI helps clinicians
elevate cardiopulmonary care to a whole new level.”
Pricing & Availability
The 3M Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope is available for pre-order
and ships on November 23rd, priced at $349.
