GE Healthcare has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for the latest iteration of Digital Expert Access, marking it as the first remote patient scan solution to receive such clearance. This advanced platform enables the exchange of expertise, best practices, and real-time advice, now extended to include remote patient scanning capabilities that are compatible with GE Healthcare's magnetic resonance (MR) devices. Additionally, a distinctive development is the exclusive distribution agreement with IONIC Health, a global technology company, for their 510(k)-pending nCommand Lite technology, encompassing vendor-agnostic remote scanning capabilities.

Addressing challenges in contemporary radiology practices, GE Healthcare aims to tackle resource scarcity and cost pressures by providing a global multi-vendor, multi-modality remote scanning solution. The Digital Expert Access platform facilitates real-time collaboration among radiology teams across various locations, offering functionalities such as remote control access and immediate assistance. The latest version introduces the capability for remote clinical experts to initiate scans on GE Healthcare MR devices from diverse locations, contingent upon regional regulations.

Moreover, the exclusive partnership with IONIC Health's nCommand Lite system enhances remote operations by furnishing real-time guidance to technologists operating scanners. This technology, pending 510(k) clearance, boasts multi-vendor and multi-modality capabilities, spanning MR, CT, and PET-CT. The collaboration underscores GE Healthcare's commitment to innovation and strategic alliances, aiming to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and ultimately elevate patient care and outcomes.

Source: businesswire.com