The new, easy-to-use, advanced ultrasound device — called the Prevue II — features a special probe. BD designed the Prevue II to address an unmet need in IV access through real-time needle depth markers.
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based BD’s system includes the Cue needle tracking system. This offers high-quality ultrasound imaging of the needle trajectory. It also has compatibility with Cue needle tracking-enabled catheters. The company said simulated studies demonstrated that pairing a needle-tracking system with ultrasound guidance can help reduce the number of attempts and time to successful vessel access.
Citing the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, BD said this may make vascular access procedures safer and easier.
