Clinical

Ultrasound/Photoacoustic peripheral vascular imaging device

The Perigio medical imaging device visualizes peripheral blood vessels, providing enhanced detail and functional insight. By combining conventional clinical ultrasound with advanced photoacoustic imaging Perigio captures both structural and functional information, including vascular morphology and oxy-/deoxyhemoglobin signals in peripheral microvessels.

The system integrates a medical-grade laser and an ultrasound imaging module in a safety-compliant design to acquire photoacoustic signals generated by hemoglobin. All core components have been subjected to formal safety evaluations by authorized assessment institutes in the Republic of Korea, in compliance with international standards for medical electrical equipment—including IEC 60601-1 (General Requirements), IEC 60601-1-2 (Electromagnetic Compatibility), IEC 60601-2-22 (Laser Equipment), and IEC 60601-2-37 (Ultrasound Imaging Equipment). The laser delivers light to the body via an optical fiber bundle, while the ultrasound probe detects photoacoustic waves generated by hemoglobin. These signals are processed by dedicated software to reconstruct and visualize vascular structures.

A compact handheld scanner enables volumetric 3D vascular imaging in a user-centric, automated workflow. The scanner integrates an ultrasound probe, optical fiber bundle, and motorized linear actuator in a compact device optimized for one-handed use. It supports efficient acquisition across a wide field of view. Scanning and 3D image reconstruction are automatically performed by the built-in software, activated via a simple foot switch.