Periodmed PAU1B

Vascular surgery and vascular medicine teams represent a primary setting for the PAU1B. Carotid duplex scanning, peripheral arterial and venous assessment, deep vein evaluation, and pre-operative vascular mapping all require a high-resolution linear probe with colour Doppler — and the PAU1B delivers this from a 212 g wireless device without cart access. PW Doppler to ±80 cm and colour flow to ±48 cm cover standard carotid, femoral, and upper limb vessel assessments without aliasing. Medigear.uk supports vascular procurement with full specification documentation and volume pricing.

Procedural and anaesthetic teams benefit directly from Needle Enhancement mode. Regional anaesthesia practitioners performing peripheral nerve blocks rely on consistent needle tip visibility within the tissue plane, which Needle Enhancement delivers against the surrounding tissue. Vascular access teams use the same capability for central and peripheral vein cannulation. Oncology teams gain improved needle identification during superficial biopsies. Each procedural group is a distinct buyer category supported through Medigear.uk, and the PAU1B's CE certification covers all deployment contexts.

Breast and thyroid imaging services use the PAU1B's upper-frequency range — 10.5 and 12.0 MHz, with H12 MHz harmonic mode — for nodule characterisation, lesion mapping, lymph node assessment, and biopsy guidance. The 192-element array delivers the lateral resolution at near-field depth required for TIRADS and BIRADS-aligned clinical reporting. Medigear.uk can advise on DICOM workflow integration for breast and thyroid departments.

Musculoskeletal and sports medicine teams use the PAU1B to assess tendons, joints, and soft tissue in clinical and community settings. The pocket-sized wireless design enables scanning during consultation without relocating to an imaging room. Mobile practitioners benefit from the 3200 mAh battery, which can be recharged in 60 minutes, as well as Android/iOS/Windows compatibility. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for all types of buyers.

192-Element Linear Array for Diagnostic-Grade Superficial Imaging

The PAU1B's 192-element linear transducer delivers the aperture and beam-forming capacity required for consistent high-resolution imaging across a 20–150 mm depth range. This element count supports harmonic imaging at H10 and H12 MHz and provides the lateral resolution required for confident assessment of the thyroid, breast, vasculature, and nerves. For procurement teams evaluating the PAU1B against lower-element entry-level handheld probes, the 192-element count is a direct indicator of imaging performance at clinical depth. Medigear.uk can provide specification comparisons on request.

Needle Enhancement Mode for Safe Procedural Imaging Across Multiple Specialities

Needle Enhancement digitally improves needle and cannula visibility in real time across the PAU1B's full frequency range, making it directly applicable to nerve blocks, vascular access, joint injections, thyroid biopsies, breast core biopsies, and regional anaesthesia. This mode addresses the patient safety requirement for reliable needle tracking shared by four distinct clinical buyer groups — anaesthesia, vascular access, interventional imaging, and musculoskeletal injection teams. The PAU1B is available in stock through Medigear.uk as a ready-to-deploy procedural imaging solution.

CE-Certified Compliance for Institutional and Clinical Procurement

CE certification confirms the PAU1B meets applicable medical device directive requirements across its full frequency range and mode suite. This is the primary compliance requirement for hospital and clinical procurement, and the PAU1B satisfies it without restriction. You can find the declaration of conformity and the full technical file on Medigear.uk, providing governance teams with a clean, auditable compliance evidence trail for equipment approval and clinical governance processes.

Harmonic Imaging at H10 and H12 MHz for Near-Field Clarity

Harmonic modes at H10 and H12 MHz reduce side-lobe artefact and improve tissue contrast at near-field depths where reverberation and tissue complexity limit fundamental imaging quality. This is particularly relevant for thyroid nodule characterisation, breast lesion assessment, and peripheral nerve identification in patients where near-field image quality is diagnostically critical. Harmonic imaging at 12 MHz is among the highest available in a handheld wireless linear probe.

Wireless Fast-Charging Battery for All-Day Clinical Use

The 3200 mAh battery reaches 43% charge in 30 minutes and full charge in 60 minutes via wireless induction — fast enough to restore working capacity between clinical sessions without interrupting workflow. The optional wireless charging case extends all-day operation without a mains connection, is suitable for mobile vascular teams, community practitioners, and multi-department deployments. Wireless induction charging eliminates exposed contacts that degrade probe housing integrity over repeated charge cycles.

IPX7 Waterproof Rating for Submersion Disinfection in Procedural Settings

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection of the PAU1B — a materially stronger infection control approach than wipe-only protocols. In procedure rooms, anaesthetic bays, and vascular access environments where the probe contacts multiple patients per session, this rating is directly relevant to clinical governance compliance. The cableless wireless design eliminates contamination risk at ports and connectors, where conventional tethered linear probes accumulate debris.

Android, iOS, and Windows Compatibility With DICOM Output

The PAU1B connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop, removing the need for a proprietary display terminal. DICOM output supports direct PACS integration and structured clinical reporting. BMP and JPG output supports telemedicine sharing and training documentation. For distributors, platform-agnostic connectivity lets you reach customers regardless of device preference. Medigear.uk supports institutional IT governance documentation for DICOM integration during procurement.

Scalable From Individual Practitioner to Full Departmental Fleet

The PAU1B is available through Medigear.uk as a single device for an individual vascular nurse practitioner or in volume for institutional procurement. OEM and distributor arrangements help integrate the branded portfolio. Whether you need a single anaesthetist, a breast imaging unit, a regional vascular service, or a community health network, the PAU1B's flexible specification and supply options cover a wide range of procurement scales and configurations.

Designed for Daily Clinical Use — Portable, Durable, and Fast to Deploy

At 212 g with a one-second start-up, IPX7 waterproofing, and a wireless design that fits in a coat pocket, the PAU1B is built for daily clinical realities rather than occasional use. It withstands repeated disinfection cycles, fits in a sterile cover for procedural use, and requires no warm-up or proprietary hardware to operate. Medigear.uk stocks the device and accessories for rapid deployment to clinical buyers.

192-Element Linear Transducer

The PAU1B's 192-element linear array provides the element density and aperture required for high-resolution beamforming across a depth range of 20–150 mm. This element count enables harmonic imaging at H10 and H12 MHz and provides diagnostic-grade lateral resolution across the probe's full superficial imaging range.

Fundamental Frequency Range: 5.0–12.0 MHz (Five Selectable Frequencies)

Five selectable fundamental frequencies — 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 10.5, and 12.0 MHz — span the full penetration-resolution range required for superficial clinical work. Lower settings at 5.0–7.5 MHz support deeper vascular and musculoskeletal assessment, while 10.5–12.0 MHz delivers the near-surface resolution required for thyroid, breast, and peripheral nerve imaging.

Harmonic Imaging Modes: H10 and H12 MHz

Harmonic modes at H10 and H12 MHz detect the second harmonic, reducing artefacts and improving tissue boundary definition at near-field depths. This is particularly valuable for thyroid nodule characterisation, breast lesion assessment, and peripheral nerve imaging, where fundamental imaging alone may yield ambiguous boundary delineation.

Imaging Depth: 20–150 mm

The 20–150 mm depth range covers all clinically relevant superficial anatomy in adult patients, from subcutaneous structures at 20 mm to deeper fascial compartments, peripheral vessels, and musculoskeletal structures at 150 mm. This range is consistent across all five fundamental frequencies and both harmonic modes.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A 36–120 dB dynamic range is consistent across all frequency and mode selections, providing meaningful control over image contrast and signal differentiation throughout the clinical workflow without varying display characteristics across the probe's frequency range.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment across all imaging and Doppler modes gives clinicians the control needed to optimise brightness for different tissue types, patient body habitus, and imaging depths, matching the gain range available on full-size cart-based linear systems.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone TGC controls allow gain correction at each tissue level within the 20–150 mm range, compensating for attenuation at different depths without affecting the overall gain setting. This is a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade superficial and vascular imaging, implemented fully across all frequency selections.

Single Optimised Transmit Focus

The PAU1B uses a single transmit focus position optimised for the linear probe's superficial imaging depth range, providing consistent beam quality across the 20–150 mm clinical imaging window. For applications requiring selectable transmit focus depth control, the PAU2B with seven focus positions is the recommended model available through Medigear.uk.

PW Doppler Range: ±5 cm / ±80 cm

Two selectable PW Doppler ranges — ±5 cm for near-field small-vessel flow assessment and ±80 cm for peripheral arterial and carotid Doppler — provide velocity-scale flexibility within a single linear probe. The ±80 cm range covers standard carotid and peripheral arterial velocity measurements without aliasing in most adult clinical scenarios.

Colour Flow Doppler Range: ±3 cm / ±48 cm

Two colour flow ranges — ±3 cm for near-field small vessel colour mapping and ±48 cm for broader superficial vascular assessment — allow the operator to match the velocity scale to the target vessel. The ±48 cm extended range covers standard adult carotid and peripheral venous colour flow mapping.

Needle Enhancement Mode

Needle Enhancement mode is available across the full 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range of the PAU1B, improving needle and cannula visibility in real time against background tissue. It supports guided nerve blocks, vascular cannulation, joint and tendon injections, and tissue biopsy procedures by maintaining clear needle-tip identification throughout tissue advancement, regardless of probe angle.

Display Modes: B, CF, PW, M, PDI, DPDI, Needle Enhancement

The full mode set covers all standard diagnostic and Doppler requirements for vascular, superficial, musculoskeletal, and procedural imaging. PDI and DPDI provide power Doppler sensitivity for detecting low-flow vessels and mapping directional flow. Medigear.uk can confirm mode availability against specific departmental clinical workflows on request.

Spot Reduction: On/Off

Switchable spot reduction smooths the displayed image to reduce speckle noise, improving the visual clarity of tissue boundaries and vessel lumen definition without permanently altering the underlying image data — useful during thyroid, breast, and vascular imaging, where clean boundary definition aids diagnostic confidence.

3200 mAh Battery with 60-Minute Wireless Fast Charging

The 3200 mAh lithium cell charges fully in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups between procedures. Wireless charging maintains the probe housing's IPX7 waterproofing throughout its clinical lifetime by eliminating exposed charging contacts.

IPX7 Waterproof and Dustproof Enclosure

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes across all imaging and mode configurations. The dustproof classification protects internal components in procedure rooms, anaesthetic environments, and clinical settings where particulate contamination may be present.

Android, iOS, and Windows Wireless Connectivity with DICOM, BMP, and JPG Output

Wireless connectivity to all three major platforms removes the need for a proprietary display unit and integrates the PAU1B directly into existing mobile or desktop clinical workflows. DICOM output supports PACS integration; BMP and JPG support telemedicine and documentation; and Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional deployments.

Optional Wireless Charge Case

The wireless charge case doubles as a protective transport shell and a portable power bank for wireless recharging away from mains power. For mobile practitioners, community health teams, and multi-site deployments, this accessory keeps probes ready across long workdays without fixed charging infrastructure. Available through Medigear.uk alongside the PAU1B.

The Periodmed Aura PAU1B wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 192-element linear probe designed for vascular, breast, thyroid, musculoskeletal, procedural, and superficial diagnostic imaging across clinical wards, procedure rooms, outpatient clinics, and community settings. Its 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range with H10 and H12 MHz harmonic modes, Needle Enhancement mode, PW Doppler to ±80 cm, single optimised focus position, and IPX7 waterproof rating deliver high-resolution linear imaging in a 212 g wireless device with a 3200 mAh fast-charging battery and Android/iOS/Windows connectivity. Whether you equip an individual vascular practitioner, a procedural anaesthesia team, or a departmental fleet, the PAU1B is a verified, field-ready linear imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.