Periodmed PIU1B

Vascular surgery and vascular medicine teams represent a primary setting for the PIU1B. Carotid duplex scanning, peripheral arterial and venous assessment, deep vein evaluation, and pre-operative vascular mapping require a high-resolution linear probe with colour Doppler — and the PIU1B delivers this from a 229 g wireless device without cart access. PW Doppler to ±100 cm and colour flow to ±48 cm cover standard adult carotid and peripheral vascular assessment without aliasing. Medigear.uk supports vascular procurement with specification documentation and volume pricing for fleet purchasing.

Procedural and anaesthetic teams gain direct value from Needle Enhancement mode. Regional anaesthesia practitioners performing peripheral nerve blocks rely on consistent needle tip visibility, which Needle Enhancement makes clearly visible against surrounding structures. Vascular access teams use the same capability for central and peripheral cannulation. Oncology teams benefit from improved needle identification during superficial biopsies. Each procedural group is a distinct buyer category supported through Medigear.uk, and the PIU1B's CE certification covers all deployment contexts across the Intelligent Series.

Breast and thyroid imaging clinics use the PIU1B'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 128-element array delivers lateral resolution at a near-field depth appropriate for TIRADS- and BI-RADS-aligned clinical reporting. Medigear.uk can advise on DICOM workflow integration for breast and thyroid imaging departments.

Musculoskeletal and sports medicine teams use the PIU1B to assess tendons, joints, and soft tissues in clinical and community settings. The wireless design allows scanning during consultation without relocating to an imaging room. Community practitioners benefit from the 3200 mAh battery, which can be recharged in 60 minutes, and Android/iOS/Windows compatibility. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for all buyer types.

Needle Enhancement Mode for Procedural Safety Across Four Clinical Buyer Groups

Needle Enhancement digitally improves needle and cannula visibility in real time across the PIU1B's full 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range, 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. The PIU1B is available in stock through Medigear.uk as a ready-to-deploy procedural imaging solution from the Intelligent Series.

128-Element Linear Array for High-Resolution Superficial Imaging

The PIU1B's 128-element linear transducer delivers the aperture and beam-forming capacity required for diagnostic-grade imaging across a depth range of 20–150 mm. This element count supports harmonic imaging at H10 and H12 MHz and provides lateral resolution appropriate for thyroid, breast, vascular, and musculoskeletal clinical assessments. If your procurement team is comparing the PIU1B to the 192-element Aura linear probes, Medigear.uk can help with direct specification comparisons.

CE-Certified for Institutional and Clinical Procurement

CE certification confirms that the PIU1B meets the 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 PIU1B satisfies it without restriction. You can find the declaration of conformity and the full technical file on Medigear.uk, giving governance teams a clean, auditable compliance trail for equipment approvals.

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

Harmonic modes at H10 and H12 MHz reduce artefact and improve tissue boundary definition 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 — clinical scenarios in which near-field image quality is diagnostically critical and harmonic imaging at 12 MHz provides meaningful contrast improvement.

PW Doppler to ±100 cm for Full Carotid and Peripheral Vascular Coverage

PW Doppler extending to ±100 cm on the PIU1B provides the velocity coverage required for carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous Doppler assessment without aliasing. This range matches the extended PW capability of the Aura PAU2B (the highest-specification Aura linear probe). It exceeds the Aura PAU1B's ±80 cm range, positioning the PIU1B as a capable vascular linear probe within the Intelligent Series. Medigear.uk can confirm that the range is suitable for specific vascular workflows.

Wireless Self-Contained Design for Mobile and Multi-Department Deployment

The PIU1B's cableless wireless design, Android/iOS/Windows connectivity, and 3200 mAh battery recharged in 60 minutes make it fully operational without a fixed imaging infrastructure. For mobile vascular teams, community practitioners, and departments deploying across multiple clinical areas, this eliminates the logistical barriers of conventional cart-based linear imaging. Medigear.uk supports multi-unit and fleet procurement for departments standardising on wireless linear imaging.

Android, iOS, and Windows Compatibility With DICOM Output

The PIU1B connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop, removing the need for a proprietary display terminal. DICOM output enables direct PACS integration and structured clinical reporting. BMP and JPG export support telemedicine sharing and training documentation. For distributors, platform-agnostic connectivity helps you reach a broader buyer base across all device preferences. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration.

Scalable From Individual Practitioner to Institutional Fleet Supply

The PIU1B 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 PIU1B's flexible specification and supply meet the full range of wireless linear probe procurement needs.

Part of the Intelligent Series — Complementary to the Wider Periodmed Portfolio

The PIU1B is one of eight models in the Intelligent Series alongside PIU1A (convex), PIU1C/PIU1D (phased array), and PIU2A/PIU2B/PIU2E/PIU2F variants. If you're building a complete wireless imaging capability, you can source complementary Intelligent Series and Aura Series models through Medigear.uk, with consistent after-sales support and procurement documentation across the full Periodmed range.

128-Element Linear Transducer

The PIU1B's 128-element linear array provides the element density and aperture required for diagnostic-grade beam-forming across a 20–150 mm depth range, enabling harmonic imaging at H10 and H12 MHz and the ±100 cm PW Doppler range required for adult vascular clinical work.

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 resolution-penetration range for superficial linear clinical work. Lower settings at 5.0–7.5 MHz support deeper vascular and musculoskeletal assessment, while 10.5–12.0 MHz delivers near-surface resolution 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 identification, where near-field image quality determines diagnostic confidence.

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 — consistent across all five fundamental frequencies and both harmonic modes.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A consistent 36–120 dB dynamic range across all frequency and mode selections ensures predictable image contrast and tissue differentiation throughout the clinical workflow.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment across all imaging and Doppler modes gives clinicians complete brightness control for individual patients, tissue types, and imaging depths, matching the gain range of 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 — a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade superficial and vascular imaging.

Single Optimised Transmit Focus

The PIU1B uses a single transmit focus optimised for the linear probe's superficial imaging depth range, providing consistent beam quality across the 20–150 mm clinical window. For applications requiring selectable transmit focus depth control, the Aura PAU2B with seven focus positions is an alternative available through Medigear.uk.

PW Doppler Range: ±5 cm / ±100 cm

Two selectable PW Doppler ranges — ±5 cm for near-field small-vessel flow assessment and ±100 cm for carotid and peripheral arterial Doppler — provide velocity-scale flexibility across the full clinical scope of the PIU1B. The ±100 cm extended range avoids aliasing in high-velocity carotid peak systolic velocity measurements.

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

Two colour flow ranges — ±3 cm for near-field small vessel mapping and ±48 cm for broader superficial vascular colour flow assessment — allow the operator to match the velocity scale to the target vessel, supporting both fine near-field assessment and extended peripheral vascular colour mapping.

Needle Enhancement Mode

Needle Enhancement mode is available across the full 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range of the PIU1B, improving needle and cannula visibility in real time against background tissue during guided procedures. This mode supports nerve blocks, vascular cannulation, joint injections, and tissue biopsies 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 linear imaging. PDI and DPDI provide power Doppler sensitivity for detecting low-flow vessels and mapping directional flow. 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 visual clarity of tissue boundaries and vessel lumen definition during thyroid, breast, and vascular imaging without permanently altering the underlying image data.

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 charging eliminates exposed contacts, maintaining probe housing integrity throughout its operational lifetime.

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

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

The Periodmed Intelligent PIU1B wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 128-element linear probe from the Intelligent Series, designed for vascular, breast, thyroid, musculoskeletal, procedural, and superficial diagnostic imaging. Its 5.0–12.0 MHz frequency range, H10 and H12 MHz harmonic modes, Needle Enhancement, PW Doppler to ±100 cm, and wireless, self-contained 229 g design deliver high-resolution linear imaging without a cart or proprietary display terminal. Whether you're equipping an individual vascular practitioner, a procedural anaesthesia service, or a departmental fleet, the PIU1B is a verified, CE-certified, field-ready wireless linear imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.