Atusa (breast ultrasound scanner)

History

2022: Device Release

In mid-May 2022, iSono Health launched the first automated and wearable ultrasound system in the form of a scanner for 3D imaging of mammary glands.

The Atusa device is designed to make 3D ultrasound (ultrasound) of the mammary glands available at points of care, as well as to provide comfort to patients during scans. Atusa, according to the developers, comes with intuitive software for automated imaging and analysis and can scan the entire breast volume in two minutes without the participation of an experienced operator. The software allows you to display images in real time, provides 3D imaging and tissue localization, and easily integrates advanced machine learning models that help doctors make decisions.

First wearable ultrasound scanner for 3D imaging of mammary glands released

iSono Health co-founder and CEO Maryam Ziai said in an interview with HCB News that a portable and automated solution combined with machine learning will be useful worldwide, especially in resource-constrained countries. Ultrasound has been shown to be an effective alternative to mammography for breast cancer diagnosis in developing countries, especially among women with large breasts. Compared to this solution, conventional ultrasound is not as specific and gives more false positive results. And for portable systems, image quality is highly dependent on operator skills, which creates a disadvantage in standardized interpretation, according to Ziaei.

Atusa provides reproducible imaging and performs longitudinal monitoring to detect changes in breast tissues based on patient baseline. The device can be used to monitor high-risk patients, observe benign formations, and respond to treatment for personalized breast care.

The company plans to submit more resolution solutions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is conducting research by May 2022 to test various deep learning models integrated with Atusa to localize and classify breast lesions.^[1]

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