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Periodmed PIU1C

128 Elements, ±160 cm PW Doppler, Inverse Harmonic Imaging — Wireless Phased-Array Echocardiography at the Point of Care

The Periodmed Intelligent PIU1C wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified handheld phased-array probe from the Intelligent Series, designed for bedside echocardiography, deep abdominal imaging, and intensive care point-of-care assessment. With 128 elements, four fundamental frequencies and four harmonic modes including inverse harmonic at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz, a ±160 cm PW Doppler range, 40–300 mm depth, and a 3200 mAh battery in a 229 g housing, it delivers wireless cardiac scanning across clinic

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The Periodmed Intelligent PIU1C is a wireless handheld colour Doppler ultrasound system from the Intelligent Series built around a 128-element phased-array transducer covering four fundamental frequencies — 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 MHz — and four harmonic modes including standard harmonic at H3.6 and H4.0 MHz, and inverse harmonic at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz. With a depth range of 40–300 mm and sector geometry, it enables standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows from a 229 g wireless device without a cart or proprietary display terminal.

The inverse harmonic modes at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz are the defining differentiators of PIU1C. Inverse harmonic imaging suppresses high-amplitude fundamental signals while preserving harmonic content, improving contrast resolution and endocardial border definition beyond standard harmonic imaging — particularly in patients with poor acoustic windows or complex cardiac anatomy. The four-mode harmonic suite — H3.6, H4.0, iH3.6, iH4.0 — gives clinicians the broadest contrast imaging toolkit in the Intelligent Series phased-array configuration.

Display modes include B-mode, colour flow (CF), pulsed-wave Doppler (PW), M-mode, PDI, and DPDI. PW Doppler extends to ±160 cm — the highest PW range in the Intelligent Series — and colour flow to ±62 cm, covering aortic valve stenosis jet assessment, mitral and tricuspid flow, and inferior vena cava Doppler without aliasing.

The PIU1C houses a 3200 mAh battery with wireless fast charging — 43% in 30 minutes, 100% in 60 minutes. At 229 g, it connects to Android, iOS, and Windows and supports DICOM, BMP, and JPG output. Certification and procurement support are available through Medigear.uk.

The cardiology and emergency medicine departments are the primary settings for the PIU1C. Standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows can be obtained with a 229 g wireless phased-array probe without a cart. The inverse harmonic modes at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz improve endocardial border definition in patients with challenging acoustic windows, thereby expanding the PIU1C's clinical range beyond that of standard-harmonic probes. PW Doppler to ±160 cm covers the full velocity range required for aortic stenosis, mitral, and tricuspid assessment. Medigear.uk supports cardiology and emergency procurement with full specification documentation and volume pricing.

Intensive care and high-dependency units gain direct value from the PIU1C's wireless, cableless design. Ventricular function assessment, tamponade screening, inferior vena cava collapsibility for fluid responsiveness, and wall motion assessment can be performed without patient transfer. The inverse harmonic modes specifically address the poor acoustic windows common in ICU patients — lung hyperinflation, post-operative chest wall changes, and pleural effusion. The IPX7-rated housing supports submersion disinfection in isolation settings. Medigear.uk can advise on ICU fleet configurations.

Anaesthesiology and perioperative teams use the PIU1C for pre-operative cardiac screening, intraoperative haemodynamic monitoring, and post-operative volume assessment. The ±160 cm PW range supports assessment of aortic outflow tract velocity during intraoperative volume management. Community cardiology services use the PIU1C for initial screening and referral triage when fixed echo infrastructure is lacking.

General diagnostic wards, oncology, and gastroenterology services benefit from the PIU1C's depth range of 40–300 mm and 3.5–6.0 MHz frequency selection for abdominal organ assessment, ascitic fluid mapping, and pleural effusion detection. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for individual practitioners, procurement teams, and distribution partners, building a wireless cardiac imaging portfolio.

Inverse Harmonic Imaging — The Highest-Specification Cardiac Mode in the Intelligent Series

The PIU1C's inverse harmonic modes at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz suppress high-amplitude fundamental signals to isolate harmonic content, improving contrast resolution and endocardial border definition beyond the capability of standard harmonic imaging. This is the only Intelligent Series phased-array model to include inverse harmonic modes, making the PIU1C the highest-specification cardiac probe in this range. For departments where patients with challenging acoustic windows are a regular clinical reality, inverse harmonic imaging is a procurement-relevant capability. Medigear.uk can confirm clinical applicability for specific cardiac patient populations.

±160 cm PW Doppler — The Highest PW Range in the Intelligent Series

PW Doppler to ±160 cm is the broadest measurement range across all Intelligent Series models, enabling aortic valve stenosis jet assessment, high-velocity mitral and tricuspid Doppler, inferior vena cava flow measurement, and deep abdominal vascular studies without aliasing. This extended range brings the PIU1C into clinical equivalence with cart-based phased-array systems for Doppler-dependent cardiac workflows, at a fraction of the hardware footprint. Both ±15 cm and ±160 cm settings are selectable for precise near-field and extended-range Doppler assessment.

Four-Mode Harmonic Suite Including Standard and Inverse Harmonic

The PIU1C's four harmonic modes — H3.6, H4.0, iH3.6, iH4.0 — give clinicians a comprehensive contrast imaging toolkit across the 40–300 mm cardiac depth range. Standard harmonic modes (H3.6, H4.0) provide artefact reduction and improved boundary definition in most patients, while inverse harmonic modes (iH3.6, iH4.0) extend contrast resolution to more challenging clinical scenarios. No other Intelligent Series phased-array probe offers this breadth of harmonic imaging modes.

CE-Certified Compliance for Cardiac and Hospital Procurement

CE certification confirms that the PIU1C meets the applicable requirements of the Medical Device Directive across its full frequency range and imaging mode suite. This is the primary compliance requirement for cardiac and clinical equipment procurement, and the PIU1C satisfies it without restriction. The declaration of conformity and full technical file are available through Medigear.uk for governance review and equipment approval documentation.

40–300 mm Depth Range — Wider Near-Field Coverage Than Aura Phased-Array Models

The PIU1C's depth range begins at 40 mm — 5 mm shallower than the Aura Series phased-array probes — extending coverage to near-field cardiac and abdominal structures in standard adult patients. The 300 mm maximum depth covers all standard adult transthoracic echocardiographic windows, including apical and subcostal views, across most body habitus types.

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

The PIU1C's cableless wireless design, Android/iOS/Windows connectivity, and 3200 mAh battery recharged in 60 minutes make it fully operational for on-call cardiac assessment, mobile ICU scanning, perioperative monitoring, and community cardiology without fixed infrastructure. For departments that deploy cardiac imaging across multiple wards or sites, the PIU1C removes the logistical barriers associated with cart-based echocardiography.

Android, iOS, and Windows Compatibility With DICOM Output

The PIU1C connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop, removing the proprietary display terminal from the procurement list. DICOM output enables direct PACS integration and structured cardiac reporting. BMP and JPG support telemedicine, audit, and training. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration as part of the procurement process.

Scalable From Individual Clinician to Full Departmental Fleet

The PIU1C is available through Medigear.uk for individual clinical purchase and bulk institutional or distributor supply. OEM arrangements support branded portfolio integration. Whether you equip a single intensivist, a cardiology rapid-assessment unit, or a multi-site hospital network, the PIU1C's inverse harmonic capability and supply flexibility meet the full range of wireless phased-array cardiac procurement needs.

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

The PIU1C is one of eight models in the Intelligent Series alongside PIU1A (convex), PIU1B (linear), 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 product range.

128-Element Phased-Array Transducer

The PIU1C's 128-element phased-array transducer provides the aperture and element density required for cardiac sector imaging across a 40–300 mm depth range, enabling consistent beam-forming through the intercostal space and supporting the four harmonic modes — including inverse harmonic — that define the PIU1C's clinical specification.

Fundamental Frequency Range: 3.5–6.0 MHz (Four Selectable Frequencies)

Four selectable fundamental frequencies — 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 MHz — span the range required for phased-array cardiac and deep abdominal imaging. The 3.5 MHz lower limit prioritises penetration into deep cardiac and abdominal structures in standard- and high-BMI adults, while 5.0 and 6.0 MHz improve near-field resolution for paediatric cardiac and superficial abdominal applications.

Standard Harmonic Imaging Modes: H3.6 and H4.0 MHz

Standard harmonic modes at H3.6 and H4.0 MHz detect the second harmonic frequency to reduce side-lobe artefact and improve endocardial boundary definition in patients with moderate acoustic window challenges — the baseline harmonic imaging requirement for diagnostic echocardiography in a mixed adult patient population.

Inverse Harmonic Imaging Modes: iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz

Inverse harmonic modes at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz suppress high-amplitude fundamental signals to selectively preserve harmonic signal content, improving contrast resolution and endocardial border definition beyond the capability of standard harmonic imaging. This is the PIU1C's primary differentiator from all other Intelligent Series and Aura Series phased-array models, and is particularly relevant for patients with poor acoustic windows for whom confident endocardial delineation is clinically required.

Imaging Depth: 40–300 mm

A 40–300 mm depth range covers all standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows and deep abdominal assessment from a single phased-array probe. The 40 mm minimum depth is 5 mm shallower than Aura Series phased-array models, providing marginally extended near-field coverage for anterior cardiac structures in thinner patients.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A consistent 36–120 dB dynamic range across all fundamental and harmonic mode selections ensures predictable image contrast throughout the cardiac imaging workflow — from near-field pericardial structures to far-field posterior wall assessment at 300 mm.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment across all imaging and Doppler modes gives clinicians complete brightness control for individual patients, acoustic windows, and imaging depths, matching the gain control available on full-size cart-based cardiac systems.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone TGC controls allow gain correction at each tissue level across the 40–300 mm cardiac depth range, enabling independent optimisation of near-field and far-field cardiac structures within the same image frame — a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade echocardiographic imaging.

Single Optimised Transmit Focus

The PIU1C uses a single transmit focus optimised for phased-array cardiac sector geometry, providing consistent beam quality across the full imaging field from the near-field pericardium to the far-field posterior wall at 300 mm.

PW Doppler Range: ±15 cm / ±160 cm

Two selectable PW Doppler ranges — ±15 cm for near-field cardiac and abdominal flow measurement and ±160 cm for extended high-velocity and deep vascular Doppler assessment — provide the highest PW velocity coverage in the Intelligent Series. The ±160 cm extended range is specifically designed for aortic stenosis jet assessment and deep inferior vena cava Doppler without aliasing.

Colour Flow Doppler Range: ±6 cm / ±62 cm

Two colour flow ranges — ±6 cm for near-field small-vessel mapping and ±62 cm for cardiac and deep abdominal colour flow assessment — allow precise velocity-scale matching across the PIU1C's clinical applications. The ±62 cm extended range supports real-time valvular and deep vascular colour flow mapping throughout the 40–300 mm depth range.

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

The full mode set covers all standard diagnostic and Doppler requirements for cardiac, deep abdominal, and emergency phased-array imaging. M-mode is essential for echocardiographic measurements of chamber dimensions and wall thickness. PDI and DPDI provide power Doppler sensitivity for low-flow cardiac and vascular assessment. Medigear.uk can confirm the mode suite against specific departmental cardiac workflows on request.

Spot Reduction: On/Off

Switchable spot reduction smooths the displayed image to reduce speckle noise, improving visual clarity of endocardial boundaries and pericardial interfaces without permanently altering the underlying image data — particularly useful during transthoracic echocardiography, where clean endocardial border definition is required for visual ejection fraction estimation.

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 between cardiac patient assessments. Wireless induction charging eliminates exposed contacts, thereby maintaining the probe housing's 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 cardiac reporting. BMP and JPG support telemedicine sharing, training documentation, and clinical audit. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration as part of the procurement planning process.

The Periodmed Intelligent PIU1C wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 128-element phased-array probe from the Intelligent Series, designed for bedside echocardiography, intensive care cardiac monitoring, anaesthetic haemodynamic evaluation, and deep abdominal imaging. Its inverse harmonic modes at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz, ±160 cm PW Doppler range, four-mode harmonic suite, and 40–300 mm depth range deliver the highest-specification cardiac imaging in the Intelligent Series phased-array range — in a 229 g wireless device with a 3200 mAh fast-charging battery and Android/iOS/Windows connectivity. Whether equipping an individual intensivist, a cardiology fleet, or a distribution portfolio, the PIU1C provides a verified, CE-certified, field-ready cardiac imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.

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The PIU1C is configured for echocardiography, cardiology, emergency medicine, intensive care, anaesthesiology, abdominal imaging, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, oncology, gastroenterology, and general diagnostic assessment. Its phased-array configuration, inverse-harmonic imaging modes, and 40–300 mm depth range make it well-suited for bedside cardiac function assessment, evaluation of fluid responsiveness, pleural effusion detection, and deep abdominal organ imaging without a cart. Medigear.uk can provide application-specific documentation and sample imaging for procurement reviews.

Inverse harmonic imaging — available on the PIU1C at iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz — suppresses high-amplitude fundamental echo signals while selectively preserving the harmonic signal, producing improved contrast resolution and endocardial border definition compared with standard harmonic imaging. In cardiac imaging, this is clinically significant for patients with challenging acoustic windows where even standard harmonic imaging leaves endocardial boundaries ambiguous. The PIU1C is the only Intelligent Series phased-array model with inverse harmonic modes, making it the highest-specification cardiac probe in this range. Medigear.uk can advise on the clinical application of inverse harmonic imaging for specific cardiac workflows.

The PIU1C's phased-array configuration and small probe footprint enable standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows, including parasternal long-axis, parasternal short-axis, apical four-chamber, apical two-chamber, subcostal four-chamber, subcostal inferior vena cava, and suprasternal views. These are the core windows required for point-of-care assessment of ventricular function, pericardial effusion, valvular pathology, and fluid responsiveness. Clinicians should verify imaging output against departmental standards before replacing dedicated echocardiography for complex assessments. Medigear.uk can advise on clinical integration.

The PIU1C offers a PW Doppler range of ±160 cm — the highest available in the Intelligent Series — with a short-range setting of ±15 cm. This extended range is clinically significant for high-velocity aortic valve stenosis jet assessment, where peak velocities can exceed the aliasing threshold of shorter-range probes, and for deep abdominal aortic and inferior vena cava Doppler studies. The ±62 cm colour flow range supports real-time valvular and deep vascular colour flow mapping. These ranges bring the PIU1C into equivalence with cart-based phased-array systems for standard cardiac Doppler workflows.

The Intelligent PIU1C uses a 128-element phased-array and weighs 229 g, compared with the 192-element, 212 g phased-array probes of the Aura PAU1A and PAU1C models. The PIU1C adds inverse harmonic imaging modes (iH3.6 and iH4.0 MHz) not available on the Aura phased-array models and offers ±160 cm PW Doppler, compared with Aura's ±150 cm. Its depth range starts at 40 mm versus 45 mm on the Aura phased-array models. If you're comparing across the Periodmed range, Medigear.uk can provide a full cross-series specification comparison.

The PIU1C carries CE certification, confirming conformity with the applicable Medical Device Directive requirements for safety and performance. CE marking satisfies the primary compliance threshold for cardiac and general clinical equipment procurement, and the PIU1C meets it without restriction. The full declaration of conformity and technical documentation are available through Medigear.uk. Procurement teams with additional internal governance requirements should verify documentation against their own medical devices policy before finalising purchase.

The 3200 mAh battery charges via wireless induction, reaching 43% in 30 minutes and 100% in 60 minutes — fast enough to restore working capacity between clinical sessions. No exposed charging contacts are required, maintaining probe housing integrity over repeated charge cycles. Medigear.uk can advise on multi-unit charging setups for departmental fleet deployment in ICU and cardiology settings.

Yes. The PIU1C is available through Medigear.uk for individual clinical purchase and large-scale institutional or distributor supply. We support OEM arrangements, with volume pricing and accessory bundle options based on order scale. Distributors building a cardiac or point-of-care imaging portfolio will find the PIU1C's inverse-harmonic imaging, ±160 cm PW Doppler, and Intelligent Series positioning to be strong differentiators. Lead times and logistics can be confirmed with the Medigear.uk commercial team.

Clinicians already competent in point-of-care echocardiography require only brief familiarisation with the wireless app interface and the inverse harmonic mode selection, which is operator-selectable within the standard imaging interface. The companion app operates on any Android, iOS, or Windows device. Baseline echocardiography competency is required for clinical interpretation — the PIU1C does not replace formal echo training. Medigear.uk provides access to technical documentation and can facilitate introductory training on request.

The PIU1C connects wirelessly to Android smartphones and tablets, iOS devices, and Windows laptops and desktops. No proprietary display terminal is required. DICOM output supports PACS integration and structured cardiac reporting. BMP and JPG export support telemedicine sharing and clinical documentation. For institutional IT deployments, Medigear.uk provides governance documentation that covers network compatibility and DICOM workflow integration.