Philips and B. Braun’s Onvision Needle Tip Tracking Technology Receive the US FDA’s 510 (k) Clearance for Regional Anesthesia

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  • Onvision needle tip tracking technology will be exclusively available on the latest version of the B. Braun and Philips’ Xperius ultrasound system together with the Stimuplex Onvision needle, empowering anesthesiologists to embrace regional anesthesia as a viable and effective alternative to general anesthesia.
  • It allows anesthesiologists the confidence to accurately position the needle tip inside the body for PNBs and helps the user to align the needle with the probe in a user-friendly interface leading to a reduction in procedural time
  • Onvision needle tip tracking technology indicates the position of the needle tip in relation to the ultrasound viewing plane to an accuracy of 3mm and is expected to be available in the US in Q4’20. The solution is CE marked and is available for sale across the EU and Chile

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