EDAN Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System

The EDAN Acclarix AX8 is a premium, fully featured diagnostic ultrasound system that redefines point‑of‑care imaging through a combination of exceptional portability, advanced imaging technologies, and an intuitive dual‑touchscreen interface. Housed in a sleek, laptop‑style magnesium alloy chassis weighing just 4.5 kg, the AX8 delivers uncompromised performance across a broad spectrum of clinical applications—from emergency medicine and critical care to cardiology, obstetrics, and musculoskeletal imaging.

Winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, the Acclarix AX8 features a 15.6‑inch high‑resolution LCD monitor with a 180‑degree open angle, a 10‑inch sensitive touchscreen, and a 5‑inch creative touch pad with virtual trackball functionality. Powered by EDAN's proprietary Tissue Adaptive Imaging (TAI) technology and a 128‑channel architecture, the system delivers stunning clinical images with exceptional detail resolution—particularly at depth—to support confident diagnosis at the bedside, in the emergency department, or in the field.

Key Features & Benefits

Red Dot Design Award‑Winning Ergonomics

The Acclarix AX8 has been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award for its outstanding design and user experience. Every aspect of the system is crafted for comfort, efficiency, and infection control:

• Fully sealed silicone control panel – ideal for daily disinfection and cleaning, critical for infection control in clinical environments

• Intelligent gesture‑control operation – makes diagnosis possible within a touch, reducing workflow steps

• 15.6‑inch high‑resolution LCD monitor – reinforced with specially engineered glass for improved durability, with tilt‑and‑swivel functionality and a 180° opening angle for optimal viewing from any position

• 10‑inch sensitive touchscreen – enables efficient, customizable workflow operation

• 5‑inch creative touch pad – with virtual trackball functionality for precise control

• Lightweight magnesium alloy body – weighing just 4.5 kg for exceptional portability

Tissue Adaptive Imaging (TAI) – Intelligent Image Optimization

TAI is a unique and proprietary technology pioneered by EDAN. It continuously and dynamically interacts with returning echoes, adapting the image based on the characteristics of the tissues being imaged:

• No user interaction required – the system automatically adjusts multiple parameters

• Available in B‑mode, Color Doppler, and Spectral Doppler

• Enhanced image contrast and improved definition of anatomic boundaries and tissue architecture

• Reduced clutter noise for cleaner, more diagnostic images

• Improved color sensitivity and better flow aesthetics

• Improved spectral fill‑in and border detection

Advanced Imaging Technologies

The Acclarix AX8 incorporates a comprehensive suite of advanced imaging technologies traditionally found only on premium‑priced systems:

• eSRI (Speckle Reduction Imaging) – reduces granular noise while maintaining detail resolution

• Spatial Compounding – improves contrast resolution by combining multiple angles of insonation

• Trapezoid Imaging – expands the field of view for linear transducers

• Panorama Imaging – captures extended anatomical views up to 1.2 meters in length

• Needle Visualization – with 3 adjustable angles for improved interventional procedure guidance

• Phase Inversion Harmonic Imaging – reduces noise and clutter for optimum image quality

• Elastography – for tissue stiffness assessment

• Contrast Imaging – for enhanced microvascular visualization

• 3D/4D Imaging – for volumetric visualization

Comprehensive Imaging Modes

The Acclarix AX8 supports a full range of imaging modes to meet diverse clinical needs:

Superior Imaging Performance

Comprehensive Transducer Compatibility

The Acclarix AX8 supports a wide range of next‑generation transducers for maximum clinical versatility:

Transducer frequency range: 2.5 – 15.0 MHz

Versatile Clinical Applications

The Acclarix AX8 is FDA‑cleared for a comprehensive range of clinical applications:

• Abdominal – liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidney evaluation

• Obstetrics – fetal biometry, gestational age assessment

• Gynecology – uterine and ovarian evaluation (including endovaginal)

• Cardiac – adult and pediatric cardiac evaluation

• Small Parts – breast, testes, thyroid, and superficial structure imaging

• Musculoskeletal – conventional and superficial MSK assessment

• Peripheral Vascular – vessel assessment and flow evaluation

• Urology – renal, bladder, and prostate examinations

• Pediatric & Neonatal – pediatric and neonatal imaging

• Adult Cephalic – cranial imaging

• Thoracic/Pleural – lung and pleural imaging

• Trans‑esophageal Cardiac – TEE imaging

• Intra‑operative – surgical guidance

Smart Workflow and Connectivity

• Fast boot‑up – approximately 35 seconds from cold start and 7 seconds from standby mode

• 500GB hard disk – ample storage for patient data and images

• Built‑in Wi‑Fi – for wireless data transfer

• DICOM 3.0 compatibility – seamless integration with PACS and hospital information systems

• 4 USB ports – for data export and peripheral connectivity

• Ethernet port – for network integration

• Video output – for connection to external displays

Comprehensive Measurement and Calculation Packages

The Acclarix AX8 comes equipped with dedicated measurement and calculation software packages for all major clinical applications, including:

• General – distance, circumference, area, volume, ratio, % stenosis, histogram, angle

• Obstetrics – fetal biometry, gestational age, estimated fetal weight

• Gynecology – uterine and ovarian measurements

• Cardiology – cardiac dimensions and function

• Vascular – vessel diameter and flow assessment

• Urology – renal, bladder, and prostate measurements

• MSK – musculoskeletal measurements

E‑Bank Battery for Extended Portability

• 8 hours of continuous scanning with the E‑Bank battery system

• Optional rechargeable lithium‑ion battery for uninterrupted point‑of‑care imaging

Why Choose the EDAN Acclarix AX8?