Periodmed PAU2B

Vascular surgery and vascular medicine teams represent a primary setting for the PAU2B. Carotid duplex scanning, peripheral arterial and venous assessment, deep vein assessment, and pre-operative vascular mapping all require a high-resolution linear probe with colour Doppler — and the PAU2B delivers this from a 212 g wireless device that moves with the clinician without cart access. PW Doppler to ±100 cm and colour flow to ±48 cm cover adult vascular Doppler without aliasing. Medigear.uk supports vascular procurement with full specification documentation and volume pricing.

Procedural and anaesthetic teams gain direct value from Needle Enhancement mode. Regional anaesthesia practitioners performing peripheral nerve blocks rely on real-time needle tracking, which Needle Enhancement makes clearly visible against surrounding tissue. Vascular access teams use the same capability for central and peripheral cannulation. Interventional teams performing superficial biopsies benefit from improved needle tip identification throughout the biopsy path. Each of these procedural groups represents a distinct buyer category supported by Medigear.uk.

Breast and thyroid imaging clinics use the PAU2B's upper frequency range — 10.5 and 12.0 MHz with H12 MHz harmonic mode — for nodule characterisation, lesion mapping, lymph node assessment, and image-guided biopsy planning. The 192-element array and seven selectable focus positions deliver lateral resolution at near-field depth for confident clinical reporting. Medigear.uk can advise on DICOM workflow integration for breast and thyroid imaging departments.

Musculoskeletal and sports medicine teams use the PAU2B for tendon, joint, and soft tissue assessment in clinical and community settings. The pocket-sized wireless design allows scanning during consultation without relocating to an imaging room. Community and mobile teams benefit from the 3200 mAh battery recharged in 60 minutes and Android/iOS/Windows compatibility. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for all buyer types.

192-Element Linear Array for High-Resolution Superficial Imaging

The PAU2B's 192-element linear transducer significantly exceeds the element count of most entry-level handheld linear probes, delivering improved lateral resolution, consistent beam-forming from 20–150 mm, and support for seven selectable focus positions. For departments where superficial imaging quality determines diagnostic confidence — breast, thyroid, vascular, and musculoskeletal services — the element count is a procurement-relevant differentiator. Medigear.uk can help your team compare specifications for competitive alternatives.

Needle Enhancement Mode for Procedural Safety Across Multiple Specialities

Needle Enhancement digitally improves needle visibility in real time across the full frequency range of the PAU2B, supporting safer procedural ultrasound for nerve blocks, vascular access, tissue biopsies, and joint injections. This mode is directly relevant to anaesthesia, vascular access, interventional oncology, and musculoskeletal injection teams — four distinct clinical buyer groups who each require reliable needle tracking as a patient safety standard. Medigear.uk stocks the PAU2B as a ready-to-deploy solution for procedural imaging programmes.

CE-Certified for Institutional and Clinical Procurement

CE certification confirms the PAU2B meets applicable medical device directive requirements across its full frequency range and imaging mode suite. This is the primary compliance requirement for hospital and clinical procurement, and the PAU2B satisfies it without restriction. You can find the declaration of conformity and technical file on Medigear.uk, giving governance teams a clear, auditable compliance trail for equipment approvals.

Harmonic Imaging at H10 and H12 MHz for Challenging Near-Field Scenarios

Harmonic modes at H10 and H12 MHz reduce artefact and improve contrast resolution at near-field depths where tissue interfaces, reverberation artefact, and anatomical complexity can limit fundamental imaging quality. This is particularly relevant for thyroid nodule characterisation, breast lesion assessment, and peripheral nerve identification, where harmonic imaging improves the signal-to-noise ratio and boundary sharpness needed for confident clinical interpretation.

Extended PW Doppler (±100 cm) and Colour Flow (±48 cm) for Full Vascular Coverage

PW Doppler to ±100 cm and colour flow to ±48 cm provide the velocity coverage required for carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous Doppler assessment, and peripheral vascular mapping without range aliasing. The selectable ±5 cm short-range PW setting adds precision for near-field flow measurement in small vessels. Together, these ranges make the PAU2B a full-capability vascular linear probe rather than a portable compromise.

IPX7 Waterproof Rating for Submersion Disinfection in Procedural Settings

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection of the PAU2B, a 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 under strict infection prevention requirements, 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 contamination.

Seven Selectable Focus Positions for Target-Depth Image Optimisation

Seven transmit focus positions allow the operator to concentrate beam energy at the depth of the target structure, improving lateral resolution at the region of clinical interest. This range of focus options — a direct function of the 192-element array — is a meaningful advantage in imaging quality over lower-element-count portable probes that offer fewer or fixed focus positions. It is particularly valuable in breast and thyroid imaging, where fine structural detail at a specific depth determines diagnostic confidence.

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 top-ups between clinical sessions. The optional wireless charging case extends operation without a mains connection, making the PAU2B fully suitable for mobile vascular teams, community practitioners, and multi-departmental deployments. Wireless induction charging eliminates exposed contacts that degrade probe housing integrity over repeated charge cycles.

Scalable from Individual Practitioner to Full Departmental Fleet

The PAU2B is available through Medigear.uk for individual clinical purchase and bulk institutional or distributor supply. OEM arrangements support branded portfolio integration for distribution partners. Whether you need a single vascular nurse practitioner, a breast imaging unit, a regional anaesthesia service, or a multi-site community health network, the PAU2B's flexible specification and supply options meet a wide range of procurement scales and configurations.

Used for thyroid nodule characterisation, breast lesion evaluation, and peripheral nerve imaging.

Harmonic Imaging Modes: H10 and H12 MHz

Harmonic modes at H10 and H12 MHz reduce side-lobe artefact and improve tissue contrast by detecting the second harmonic frequency rather than the fundamental. This is particularly valuable in thyroid, breast, and near-field vascular imaging, where reverberation artefact and tissue boundary ambiguity limit the diagnostic utility of fundamental imaging alone.

Imaging Depth: 20–150 mm

A depth range of 20–150 mm covers all clinically relevant superficial anatomy in adult patients, from the most superficial subcutaneous structures at 20 mm to deeper fascial compartments, peripheral nerves, and vascular structures at 150 mm. This range accommodates the full scope of linear probe applications without requiring depth adjustment beyond the probe's clinical design.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A consistent 36–120 dB dynamic range across all frequency and mode selections provides meaningful control over image contrast and signal differentiation throughout the clinical workflow. This range is consistent whether operating in fundamental mode at 5.0 MHz or harmonic mode at H12 MHz.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment is available across all imaging and Doppler modes, matching the gain control found on full-size cart-based linear systems rather than offering a restricted handheld-specific subset. This allows clinicians to optimise brightness for different tissue types, depths, and patient body habitus without reaching a gain ceiling.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone TGC controls allow gain correction at each tissue level independently, compensating for ultrasound attenuation at different depths within the 20–150 mm range. This is a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade superficial and vascular imaging and is fully implemented across all frequency and mode selections on the PAU2B.

Focus Number: 1–7 Selectable Positions

Seven selectable transmit focus positions allow the operator to concentrate beam energy precisely at the depth of the target structure — a tendon, vessel, nodule, or nerve — improving lateral resolution at that specific depth. The 192-element array enables this range of focus control and provides a meaningful image-quality advantage over entry-level handheld probes that offer only one or two fixed focus positions.

PW Doppler Range: ±5 cm / ±100 cm

Two selectable PW Doppler ranges — ±5 cm for near-field small vessel flow measurement and ±100 cm for extended carotid and peripheral arterial velocity assessment — provide precision and range flexibility within a single linear probe. The ±100 cm extended range avoids aliasing in high-velocity arterial measurements, including carotid peak systolic velocity assessment.

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

Two colour flow measurement ranges — ±3 cm for near-field small vessel colour mapping and ±48 cm for broader vascular colour flow assessment — allow the operator to match the velocity scale to the target vessel size and depth. The ±48 cm extended range covers standard adult carotid and peripheral venous colour flow studies without scale aliasing.

Needle Enhancement Mode

Needle Enhancement mode is available across the full frequency range of the PAU2B, digitally improving needle and cannula visibility against background tissue in real time during guided procedures. This mode directly supports nerve blocks, vascular cannulation, joint injections, and tissue biopsy by maintaining clear identification of the needle tip throughout tissue advancement and withdrawal, regardless of probe angle or tissue composition.

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 linear imaging. PDI and DPDI provide power Doppler sensitivity for low-flow vessel detection and directional flow differentiation. M-mode supports temporal motion assessment in neonatal and cardiac applications where the PAU2B's linear probe is applicable. Medigear.uk can confirm mode availability for specific departmental 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 fluid structures without permanently altering the underlying image data. This is useful in thyroid, breast, and vascular imaging, where clear boundary definition and vessel lumen clarity are clinically significant.

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. Wireless induction charging eliminates exposed contacts, maintaining the probe housing's IPX7 waterproofing throughout its operational lifetime. The optional wireless charge case provides additional capacity for extended mobile deployment.

IPX7 Waterproof and Dustproof Enclosure

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes, supporting between-patient infection control across all clinical settings where the PAU2B is deployed. The dustproof classification protects internal components in procedure rooms, anaesthetic environments, and clinical settings where airborne particulate may be present.

Android, iOS, and Windows Wireless Connectivity with DICOM Output

Wireless connectivity to Android, iOS, and Windows platforms removes the need for a proprietary display terminal. DICOM, BMP, and JPG image output supports PACS integration, structured clinical reporting, and telemedicine sharing across all display modes. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration during procurement.

Optional Wireless Charge Case

The wireless charge case protects the PAU2B during storage and transport and provides supplementary wireless charging capacity away from mains power. For mobile vascular teams, community practitioners, and multi-site clinical deployments, this accessory lets you avoid fixed charging infrastructure and stay ready throughout long clinical days. Available through Medigear.uk.

The Periodmed Aura PAU2B wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 192-element linear probe designed for high-resolution imaging across vascular, breast, thyroid, musculoskeletal, procedural, and superficial diagnostic settings. Its 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range with H10 and H12 MHz harmonic modes, Needle Enhancement mode, extended PW Doppler to ±100 cm, seven selectable focus positions, and IPX7 waterproof rating deliver full-capability linear imaging in a 212 g wireless device with a 3200 mAh fast-charging battery and Android/iOS/Windows connectivity. Whether equipping a single vascular practitioner, a procedural anaesthesia service, or a departmental fleet, the PAU2B provides a verified, field-ready linear imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.