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Siemens looks to the future of diagnostic ultrasound with launch of next generation system and expanded team

Siemens Healthcare has extended the performance of its ACUSON S2000T ultrasound system with a revamp of features and functionality. With user workflow under the spotlight, the new S2000 2.0 offers superior imaging capabilities promoting improved patient throughput and diagnostic confidence.

The system innovation is further bolstered with the strengthening of Siemens' UK sales and application teams.  This will enable the roll out of a nationwide upgrade to existing installed customers and drive momentum of the powerful performance benefits to wider ultrasound communities.  Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is the first site to receive the new upgraded S2000.

"The S2000 is already acclaimed as the first commercially available implementation of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) technology, but this new generation system is also ideal for routine diagnostic imaging," states Andrew Pattison, NW Europe Head of Ultrasound at Siemens Healthcare. "A new innovation in our solution range at the same time as team expansion means that we're in great shape to support our customers' clinical and training needs."

The S2000 is a premier solution ideal for routine examinations in breast, cardiac, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular imaging, as well as deep abdominal penetration for challenging cases.  Powerful imaging enhancements include 'Dynamic TCET Tissue Contrast Enhancement Technology', a new algorithm that provides advanced speckle reduction in combination with enhanced contrast resolution. When combined with 'Advanced SieClearT spatial compounding', it gives greater flexibility and diagnostic confidence.  'HD Zoom' is another additional feature that increases the line density in the region of interest while magnifying the image resulting in greater detail resolution.  

Furthermore, the new S2000 introduces Siemens' second generation implementation of ARFI for even greater sensitivity and accuracy.  With the addition of the 9L4 transducer, 'Virtual Touch HD' technology can now be used for small parts, breast and thyroid as well as abdominal imaging.  The 'eSie TouchT Elasticity Imaging Enhancements', a new strain ratio, calculates the average ratio of strain within two user-selected regions of interest giving comparative measures for a more informed diagnosis.  The addition of new colour maps further increases options for viewing elastograms.  Both these developments support the depth of information delivered to clinicians performing penetrating examinations.

The next generation S2000 2.0 is now shipping and further information on the functional upgrades and installed base upgrade programme can be obtained by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Source: Siemens Healthcare