en.Wedoany.com Reported - Philips' new upgrade version, Elevate Plus, for its EPIQ Elite and Affiniti ultrasound systems has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and obtained CE marking in Europe. This upgrade adds imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to both systems.

Philips aims to help standardize routine exams and reduce the need for repeat scans by introducing workflow automation and image quality enhancement features. Elevate Plus is designed to enable more consistent and faster image acquisition across different healthcare professionals. The upgrade includes the AI-based tool Auto Measure Abdomen, which automates common abdominal measurement procedures. Philips states that this application achieves over 93% accuracy compared to manual readings by clinical experts. The company says this automation helps limit operator variability and saves time, especially in busy or high-volume environments.

For lesion classification, Koios AI decision support is now integrated into the built-in systems of EPIQ Elite and Affiniti ultrasound devices. Clinicians can classify and rapidly assess risk for breast lesions and thyroid nodules during exams using Koios Bi-RADS and Koios Ti-RADS, which are trained on a large dataset of pathologically confirmed cases. Previously, these tools were only available offline and compatible solely with images generated by Philips ultrasound systems.

The new imaging enhancements introduced with Elevate Plus are designed to support clinicians in visualizing complex anatomical structures and blood flow. Among these, XRes Pro+ provides clearer tissue details and sharper imaging boundaries, while Super Res MVI Pro aims to improve microvascular blood flow assessment, potentially leading to more efficient exams.

Jie Xue, Chief Business Lead for Precision Diagnosis at Philips, stated that Elevate Plus underscores the company's commitment to advancing AI-driven ultrasound development, aiming to help clinicians deliver more consistent, efficient, and confident ultrasound care to patients. By combining intelligent imaging with AI-driven workflow automation, this upgrade seeks to reduce variability, streamline routine exams, and support care teams in making faster, more informed clinical decisions amid growing demands.

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