Periodmed PAU2A

General diagnostic wards and emergency departments are the primary setting for the PAU2A. A convex probe that reaches 300 mm in depth in a 212 g wireless housing covers FAST examinations, abdominal organ assessment, pleural effusion detection, and acute vascular screening without a cart. The one-second start-up removes warm-up friction, and clinicians can move directly from a patient encounter to a bedside scan. Medigear.uk supports departmental procurement with full specification documentation and volume pricing for emergency and general medicine fleet purchasing.

Obstetric and gynaecological services use the PAU2A throughout the pregnancy care pathway. The 2.5–5.0 MHz frequency range, harmonic imaging, and 300 mm depth cover fetal biometry, placental location, liquor assessment, and uterine and ovarian evaluation across all patient body types. PW Doppler to ±150 cm and colour flow to ±80 cm support umbilical and uterine artery studies without probe change. Community midwifery and antenatal outreach settings benefit directly from the PAU2A's battery life and wireless connectivity.

Intensive care and high-dependency units benefit from the cableless design in environments where ventilators and monitoring lines occupy bedside space. Abdominal organ perfusion, inferior vena cava collapsibility, and pleural fluid mapping are all achievable without patient transfer. The IPX7 rating supports submersion disinfection between patients in isolation and high-acuity environments. Medigear.uk can advise on fleet configurations for the procurement of ICU and high-dependency units.

Specialist outpatient teams in urology, gastroenterology, and oncology use the PAU2A for structured organ assessment and guided procedural planning. Seven selectable focus positions and harmonic imaging modes support fine structural differentiation during hepatic, renal, and pelvic surveillance. Community practitioners benefit from a 3200 mAh battery recharged in 60 minutes and Android/iOS/Windows compatibility — making the PAU2A fully deployable without fixed infrastructure. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for community, outpatient, and individual practitioner buyers.

192-Element Convex Array for Deep, High-Quality Diagnostic Imaging

The PAU2A's 192-element convex transducer is significantly more capable than the 64–128-element arrays found in many handheld probes, delivering improved lateral resolution, more consistent beam-forming at depth, and support for seven selectable focus positions across the 60–300 mm depth range. For departments where diagnostic image quality is non-negotiable, the element count is a key differentiator between the PAU2A and entry-level portable convex probes. Medigear.uk can help procurement teams compare specifications for competitive alternatives.

300 mm Imaging Depth — The Full Range of Adult Abdominal and Obstetric Imaging

A maximum depth of 300 mm ensures that the PAU2A covers adult abdominal, pelvic, and obstetric scanning without range limitations, including high-BMI patients where deeper penetration and lower-frequency selection are clinically necessary. The combination of 2.5 MHz fundamental frequency, harmonic modes at H4.0 and H6.2 MHz, and 300 mm depth range positions the PAU2A as a genuinely full-capability convex probe, not a compromised portable version of one.

CE-Certified Compliance for Institutional Procurement

CE certification confirms that the PAU2A meets the applicable requirements of the medical device directives across its full specification. This is the primary compliance requirement for hospital and institutional clinical procurement, and the PAU2A satisfies it without restriction. You can find the full declaration of conformity and technical file on Medigear.uk, giving procurement officers and governance teams a clear, auditable compliance trail.

Extended PW Doppler (±150 cm) and Colour Flow (±80 cm) Ranges

PW Doppler to ±150 cm and colour flow to ±80 cm are among the broadest measurement ranges available in a handheld convex probe, supporting deep venous, portal, hepatic, aortic, and obstetric Doppler studies without range aliasing. These ranges bring the PAU2A into genuine clinical equivalence with cart-based convex probes for Doppler-dependent workflows, rather than being a portable compromise with restricted velocity measurement capability.

Harmonic Imaging Modes for Challenging Patients

Harmonic modes at H4.0 and H6.2 MHz reduce artefact and improve contrast resolution in challenging imaging scenarios — high BMI patients, post-surgical anatomy, and gaseous or fatty abdominal contents where fundamental imaging alone produces suboptimal images. For general diagnostic departments serving a mixed adult population, harmonic imaging is a standard requirement, and the PAU2A delivers it without additional hardware or configuration. Medigear.uk can confirm the availability of harmonic modes and parameters for specific clinical workflows upon request.

IPX7 Waterproof Rating for Submersion Disinfection Across All Settings

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection of the PAU2A, a stronger infection control approach than wipe-only protocols. In ICU, isolation, and emergency settings where the probe contacts multiple patients per shift under strict infection prevention requirements, this rating is a clinical advantage for procurement. The wireless cableless design eliminates the risk of additional contamination at ports and connectors, where conventional tethered probes accumulate contamination.

3200 mAh Fast-Charging Battery 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 between ward rounds or outpatient sessions. The optional wireless charging case extends all-day operation without a mains connection, making the PAU2A fully deployable in community, mobile, and multi-department settings. No exposed charging contacts degrade the probe housing or compromise IPX7 integrity over repeat charge cycles.

Android, iOS, and Windows Compatibility — No Proprietary Terminal Required

The PAU2A connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop, eliminating the need for a proprietary display unit. For distributors, this removes a hardware barrier to adoption and broadens the addressable buyer base across all device preferences. For institutions, it integrates the PAU2A directly into existing mobile and desktop clinical workflows. Medigear.uk provides DICOM integration documentation to support IT governance teams during institutional procurement.

Scalable from Single-Unit to Full Departmental Fleet Supply

The PAU2A is available through Medigear.uk for individual clinical purchase and bulk institutional procurement. OEM and distributor supply arrangements are supported, with volume pricing and configuration options for larger orders. Whether you're equipping a single clinician, a maternity unit, an emergency department, or a community health service, the PAU2A's flexible specification and supply make it appropriate for procurement at all scales.

192-Element Convex Transducer

The PAU2A's 192-element convex array provides the aperture and element density required for high-resolution beam-forming across a 60–300 mm depth range. This element count supports seven selectable focus positions, extended Doppler measurement ranges, and diagnostic-grade lateral resolution throughout the depth range — capabilities that require a higher element count than most entry-level handheld probes provide.

Fundamental Frequency Range: 2.5–5.0 MHz (Five Selectable Frequencies)

Five selectable fundamental frequencies — 2.5, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 MHz — give clinicians precise control over the penetration-resolution trade-off across different patient body types and target organs. Lower frequencies at 2.5–3.5 MHz support deep abdominal and obstetric imaging in high BMI patients, while 4.5–5.0 MHz improves near-field resolution for superficial abdominal structures and neonatal imaging.

Harmonic Imaging Modes: H4.0 and H6.2 MHz

Harmonic modes at H4.0 and H6.2 MHz reduce side-lobe artefacts and improve tissue contrast by detecting the second-harmonic echo frequency rather than the fundamental. This is particularly valuable in challenging abdominal imaging scenarios — high BMI, post-surgical anatomy, gaseous bowel — where fundamental imaging produces suboptimal contrast and tissue boundary definition.

Imaging Depth: 60–300 mm

A depth range of 60–300 mm covers the full spectrum of adult abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and neonatal imaging requirements from a single convex probe. The 300 mm maximum depth is sufficient for deep organ assessment in most adult patients, including those with high BMI, and the 60 mm minimum depth is appropriate for mid-abdominal structures and neonatal organ imaging without shallow-setting resolution penalties.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A 36–120 dB dynamic range provides meaningful control over image contrast and the representation of low-amplitude signals alongside high-amplitude reflectors. This range is consistent across all frequency and harmonic-mode selections on the PAU2A, ensuring predictable image-display behaviour throughout the clinical imaging workflow.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment is available across all imaging modes, giving clinicians the control needed to optimise brightness for different tissue types, patient body habitus, and imaging depths. This range matches the gain control available on full-size cart-based systems rather than offering a restricted handheld-specific subset.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone TGC controls allow gain correction at each tissue level independently, compensating for the natural attenuation of ultrasound as it travels deeper into tissue. This is a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade abdominal and obstetric imaging and is implemented fully on the PAU2A across all its frequency and mode selections.

Focus Number: 1–7 Selectable Positions

Seven selectable focus positions allow the operator to concentrate transmit beam energy at the depth of the target structure, improving lateral resolution at the region of interest. This range of focus options is a direct function of the 192-element array. It represents a meaningful imaging-quality advantage over lower-element-count portable probes that offer fewer or fixed focus positions.

PW Doppler Range: ±75 cm / ±150 cm

Two PW Doppler measurement range settings — ±75 cm and ±150 cm — provide flexibility between a standard clinical range for peripheral and abdominal vascular assessment and an extended range for deep aortic, portal venous, and obstetric Doppler studies. The ±150 cm extended range is among the broadest available in a handheld convex probe and avoids aliasing in high-velocity deep-vessel measurements.

Colour Flow Doppler Range: ±60 cm / ±80 cm

Two colour flow measurement range settings — ±60 cm and ±80 cm — allow the operator to match the colour flow velocity scale to the target vessel. The ±80 cm extended range covers deep abdominal venous and arterial colour flow mapping without scale aliasing in standard adult clinical scenarios, including obstetric uterine and umbilical artery colour flow studies.

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

The full mode set covers all standard diagnostic and Doppler requirements for general abdominal, obstetric, urological, and vascular clinical imaging. PDI and DPDI modes provide power Doppler sensitivity for low-flow vessel detection and directional flow differentiation. M-mode supports assessment of cardiac motion in the neonatal and paediatric settings, where the PAU2A's convex probe is applicable. Medigear.uk can confirm the availability and configuration of modes for specific departmental workflows.

Spot Reduction: On/Off

Switchable spot reduction smooths the displayed image to reduce speckle noise, improving the visual clarity of tissue boundaries and fluid interfaces without permanently altering the underlying image data. This is particularly useful during obstetric imaging and abdominal organ assessment, where clean boundary definition is clinically significant.

3200 mAh Battery with 60-Minute Wireless Fast Charging

The 3200 mAh lithium cell reaches full charge in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups. Wireless charging eliminates exposed contacts that degrade over time, thereby maintaining the probe housing's IPX7 waterproofing throughout its operational lifetime. The optional wireless charge case provides additional capacity for extended mobile or community deployment.

IPX7 Waterproof and Dustproof Enclosure

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes, supporting rigorous between-patient infection control across all clinical settings. The dustproof classification protects internal components in procedure rooms and environments where particulate contamination is a consideration. Both ratings apply across all imaging modes and frequency selections.

Android, iOS, and Windows Wireless Connectivity

Wireless connectivity to Android, iOS, and Windows devices removes the need for a proprietary display terminal, integrating the PAU2A into any existing mobile or desktop clinical workflow. DICOM, BMP, and JPG image output is supported across all display modes, enabling PACS integration, patient record documentation, and telemedicine image sharing from the same device. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration.

Optional Wireless Charge Case

The wireless charge case protects the PAU2A during storage and transport and provides supplementary wireless charging capacity away from a mains socket. For mobile clinical teams, community practitioners, and multi-site deployments, this accessory lets you avoid fixed charging infrastructure and stay ready throughout a full working day. Available through Medigear.uk alongside the PAU2A device.

The Periodmed Aura PAU2A wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 192-element convex probe designed for deep diagnostic imaging across general wards, emergency departments, obstetric and gynaecological services, intensive care units, specialist outpatient clinics, and community or home care settings. Its 60–300 mm depth range, five selectable fundamental frequencies, harmonic imaging modes, extended PW Doppler to ±150 cm, and IPX7 waterproof rating deliver full-capability convex imaging in a 212 g wireless device with a 3200 mAh fast-charging battery and Android/iOS/Windows connectivity. Whether equipping a single practitioner or a departmental fleet, the PAU2A provides a verified, field-ready convex imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.