FDA clears MyLab Gamma ultrasound system

Esaote North America’s portable MyLab Gamma ultrasound system has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and is now available in the U.S.

MyLab Gamma is laptop-sized and lightweight. It supports comprehensive cardiac and vascular exams such as TEE, strain, stress echo and other quantitative studies, according to Esaote. It also has 3D/4D capability and can be utilized in women’s health, general imaging and non-traditional point-of-care applications.

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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