Periodmed PAU1K

General diagnostic wards and emergency departments are the primary deployment setting for the PAU1K. In fast-paced acute care settings, clinicians need abdominal, pelvic, and vascular imaging at the bedside without wheeling a cart or waiting for a radiology slot. The convex probe covers deep abdominal assessment for fluid, organ pathology, and obstetric evaluation. In contrast, the linear probe handles vascular access confirmation and superficial tissue work — both available in the same 212 g device. If you're reviewing your point-of-care ultrasound programme, you can discuss procurement options and volume pricing directly with Medigear.uk.

Intensive care and high-dependency settings benefit from the PAU1K's cableless, wireless design, in environments where bedside space is shared between ventilators, monitoring lines, and infusion pumps. Eliminating a cart and cable reduces procedural friction significantly. The colour flow and PW Doppler modes enable real-time assessment of central venous access sites, inferior vena cava collapsibility, and peripheral perfusion without patient transfer. The IPX7 rating supports between-patient submersion disinfection, which is a meaningful advantage in isolation and high-acuity settings.

Specialist outpatient and procedural clinics gain particular value from the linear probe configuration. Vascular surgeons and vascular nurses use it for carotid, peripheral arterial, and venous mapping. Rheumatology and physiotherapy teams use the musculoskeletal preset for tendon, joint, and soft tissue assessment. The Needle Enhancement mode on the linear probe directly improves procedural accuracy during guided injections, nerve blocks, and vascular cannulation by increasing needle visibility against background tissue in real time.

Community and home care teams represent a fast-growing use case for the PAU1K. Post-discharge abdominal follow-up, domiciliary obstetric monitoring, and mobile outpatient assessments all benefit from a self-contained, rechargeable device that is compatible with any Android, iOS, or Windows device the clinician already carries. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for community health organisations, GP practices, and individual practitioners sourcing portable diagnostic tools for outreach or home-based care.

Convex and Linear Dual-Probe Architecture in a Single Device

The PAU1K delivers two clinically distinct probe configurations — convex for deep imaging and linear for superficial and vascular work — without requiring separate transducers, cables, or connection adapters. This consolidation reduces equipment spend, simplifies inventory management, and removes the workflow interruption of physically swapping probes during a patient encounter. For procurement teams, it represents a genuine cost reduction per clinical application compared with sourcing two single-probe devices.

CE-Certified Compliance Ready for Institutional Procurement

CE certification confirms the PAU1K meets applicable medical device directive standards for safety and performance. This is a non-negotiable requirement for clinical equipment deployed in hospital and institutional settings, and the PAU1K clears it without restriction. You can find the full declaration of conformity and technical documentation on Medigear.uk, providing governance teams with a clear, auditable compliance trail at the point of procurement.

AI-Assisted Imaging Lowers the Operator Skill Threshold

Integrated AI anatomical guidance provides real-time feedback on probe positioning and identifies key landmarks during wrist and neck imaging presets. This reduces the minimum skill level required for productive scanning, making the PAU1K viable in settings where ultrasound is being extended to nursing staff, paramedics, or junior doctors as part of a broader point-of-care programme. Experienced sonographers benefit from the speed advantage during high-volume or time-pressured shifts.

IPX7 Waterproof Rating for Submersion Disinfection

Full-immersion waterproofing to the IPX7 standard means the PAU1K can be disinfected by submersion rather than by a surface wipe alone. In infection control environments — particularly isolation rooms, procedure suites, and high-dependency units — this is a material advantage over probes limited to wipe-only disinfection protocols. The cableless wireless design further removes contamination risk at ports and connectors, which are a known hygiene weak point on conventional probes.

Fast Wireless Charging for All-Day Clinical Use

The 3200 mAh battery charges to full in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups. The optional wireless charging case adds further operational flexibility without requiring access to mains power, making the PAU1K well-suited to mobile, community, and multi-department deployments where charging infrastructure is variable. No charging contacts are exposed, supporting the probe's IPX7 integrity over repeated charging cycles.

Platform-Agnostic — Works on Any Device the Team Already Owns

Android, iOS, and Windows compatibility means the PAU1K integrates into existing clinical workflows without a proprietary display unit. For distributors, this substantially broadens the addressable buyer base — any clinician with a phone or tablet can use the device immediately. Medigear.uk supports institutional IT governance teams in documenting compatibility, data handling, and DICOM transfer arrangements as part of the procurement process.

Needle Enhancement Mode for Guided Procedural Accuracy

Needle Enhancement on the linear probe digitally increases needle visibility relative to background tissue, reducing the number of attempts required during ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, vascular access, joint injections, and tissue sampling. This directly reduces procedure time and patient discomfort, and is a feature that distinguishes the PAU1K from simpler handheld probes that offer imaging only without procedural support.

Scalable Supply from Single Unit to Institutional Fleet

The PAU1K is available through Medigear.uk as a single clinical purchase or in bulk for institutional procurement. OEM and distributor supply arrangements are fully supported, with volume pricing and configuration options for larger orders. This scalability makes it equally relevant to a sole practitioner in a private clinic, a trust procurement manager equipping an emergency department, or a distribution partner building a wireless diagnostic imaging portfolio for healthcare networks.

Designed for Daily Clinical Durability and Easy Maintenance

At 212 g with one-second start-up, IPX7 waterproofing, and a cableless design, the PAU1K is built for the practical realities of busy clinical environments. It withstands repeated disinfection cycles, fits in a sterile cover for procedural use, and requires no external components to function. For ward managers evaluating equipment across multiple users and shifts, the combination of durability, simplicity, and infection-control compliance is as important as the imaging specifications themselves. Medigear.uk stocks the device and accessories for rapid deployment.

128-Element, 64-Channel Transducer Architecture

The PAU1K uses a 128-element array with 64 active receive channels, providing the aperture and beam-forming capacity required for diagnostic-grade imaging across both convex and linear probe configurations. This element count supports multi-focus beam processing and is the foundation for performance in colour Doppler and harmonic imaging modes.

Convex Array Frequency Range: 2.5–6.0 MHz (+ Harmonic to H6.0 MHz)

The convex probe operates from 2.5 MHz in fundamental mode to H6.0 MHz in harmonic mode, spanning deep abdominal scanning at low frequencies and improved contrast resolution in harmonic modes for clearer tissue differentiation. Harmonic sub-modes at H3.6, H4.0, and H5.0 MHz provide additional flexibility across patient body types.

Linear Array Frequency Range: 5.0–12.0 MHz (+ Harmonic to H12 MHz)

The linear probe covers 5.0–12.0 MHz in fundamental mode and up to 12 MHz in harmonic mode, delivering the resolution required for carotid artery, thyroid, peripheral vascular, tendon, and nerve imaging. The 40 mm aperture is appropriate for standard superficial anatomy in adult patients.

Convex Imaging Depth: 40–300 mm

The maximum depth of 300 mm on the convex array is sufficient for deep abdominal, pelvic, and obstetric assessment in most adult patients. Depth is adjustable incrementally within this range to match the structure of interest, with an 8-segment TGC allowing independent gain correction at each depth zone.

Linear Imaging Depth: 20–150 mm

The linear probe's 20–150 mm depth range covers all clinically relevant superficial anatomy. The 20 mm minimum depth is appropriate for very superficial structures, including skin and subcutaneous layers, while 150 mm reaches deeper superficial compartments and peripheral nerves in larger limb segments.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB on Both Probe Configurations

A 36–120 dB dynamic range gives clinicians meaningful control over image contrast and the ability to differentiate low-amplitude signals from high-amplitude reflectors. This range is consistent across both convex and linear modes, ensuring predictable display characteristics when switching between applications.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone gain controls enable compensation for tissue attenuation without affecting the overall gain setting. This is a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade ultrasound performance and is implemented identically across both probe configurations in the PAU1K.

Colour Flow and PW Doppler With Extended Ranges

Colour flow measurement extends to ±76 cm on the convex probe, while PW Doppler reaches ±120 cm. These ranges cover deep venous, portal, and peripheral vascular Doppler assessments without range aliasing becoming limiting in standard adult clinical scenarios.

Needle Enhancement Mode on Linear Probe

Needle Enhancement digitally increases the echogenicity of needles relative to background tissue during real-time imaging, directly improving accuracy in ultrasound-guided procedures. Available exclusively on the linear probe configuration, it is particularly valuable for nerve blocks, vascular cannulation, joint injections, and biopsy guidance.

Full Display Mode Suite: B, CF, M, PW, PDI, DPDI, Colour M-Mode, Needle Enhancement

The PAU1K supports B-mode, colour flow, M-mode, pulsed-wave Doppler, power Doppler imaging, directional power Doppler imaging, colour M-mode, and Needle Enhancement. This breadth of modes meets the diagnostic and procedural imaging requirements of general, vascular, obstetric, and musculoskeletal clinical work within a single handheld device. Medigear.uk can demonstrate the mode suite against specific departmental workflows on request.

3200 mAh Battery with 60-Minute Wireless Fast Charging

The built-in 3200 mAh lithium cell charges to full in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups between procedures. No exposed charging contacts are required, supporting the probe housing's IPX7 waterproofing over repeated charge cycles.

IPX7 Waterproof and Dustproof Enclosure

IPX7 certification confirms protection against water ingress upon immersion to one metre for 30 minutes, enabling full submersion disinfection. The dustproof classification protects internal components in clinical environments where airborne particulate is a consideration, including laboratory and procedure room settings.

Optional Wireless Charge Case for Extended Operation

The optional wireless charge case provides both physical protection for the probe and supplementary battery capacity for wireless recharging away from a mains socket. For clinicians working across multiple departments or in community settings, this accessory removes the dependency on fixed charging infrastructure. Accessories are available through Medigear.uk.

Android, iOS, and Windows Wireless Connectivity

Wireless connection to Android, iOS, and Windows devices eliminates the need for a proprietary display unit, reducing total hardware cost and integrating the PAU1K into any existing mobile or desktop workflow. Real-time image streaming, measurement, and Doppler display are all handled within the companion application on the clinician's own device.

DICOM, BMP, and JPG Image Storage and Transfer

DICOM output enables direct integration with PACS and electronic patient record systems, a prerequisite for institutional IT infrastructure compliance. BMP and JPG output supports telemedicine sharing, training documentation, and quick export via secure clinical messaging platforms. Medigear.uk can advise on DICOM workflow integration during the procurement process.

Eight Clinical Speciality Presets

Factory-configured presets cover general imaging, abdomen, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, small parts, urology, and musculoskeletal applications. Each preset optimises frequency, depth, gain, and Doppler parameters for the target anatomy, reducing setup time and cognitive load during high-volume clinical use. AI guidance layers on top of these presets for specific anatomical targets, such as the wrist and neck.

The Periodmed Aura PAU1K wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, dual-probe imaging tool designed for deployment across general diagnostic wards, emergency departments, intensive care units, specialist outpatient clinics, and community or home care settings. Its convex and linear probe architecture, 3200 mAh wireless-charging battery, 212 g build, and IPX7 waterproof rating address the practical demands of hospital procurement teams, individual practitioners, and distributors building point-of-care imaging portfolios. Whether you are sourcing a single device for a specialist clinic or equipping a full ward fleet, the PAU1K delivers verified, field-ready performance in a genuinely pocket-sized form. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.