The GE HealthCare Vivid E9 XDClear is a high-end cardiovascular ultrasound system
built to support advanced 4D cardiac imaging while still covering a wide range of clinical needs.
In addition to adult cardiac imaging, the Vivid E9 supports pediatric, fetal/OB,
peripheral vascular, abdominal, cephalic/transcranial, musculoskeletal,
and transesophageal applications (probe dependent).
At the core of the platform is Accelerated Volume Architecture, GE’s patented beamforming approach
designed to deliver significantly more processing power and larger volume acquisition capability,
enabling full-volume, single-beat 4D acquisition and flexible workflow performance.
With coherent and harmonic image processing, the system is built for computational horsepower,
workflow flexibility, and upgradeability in demanding echo labs and perioperative environments.
Ergonomics and usability are central to the Vivid E9 design. The system combines a slim, maneuverable cart,
one-touch ergonomics, and a highly adjustable user interface so clinicians can set keyboard position,
display angle, and touch controls to match the exam and the operator. A 17-inch all-digital HD LCD display
tilts and swivels for comfortable viewing, and the touch panel design reduces reliance on hard keys for easier access.
For streamlined 4D workflow, the Vivid E9 includes tools that reduce manual steps during acquisition and review,
such as FlexiZoom (rapid “surgeon’s view” visualization of structures like the mitral valve),
FlexiSlice (intuitive slicing from 4D volumes), 2-Click Crop,
and multi-slice extraction to pull conventional views from 4D datasets in live or replay.
Key Features:
- Advanced cardiovascular ultrasound platform designed for cardiac 4D imaging, with broad shared-service capability (probe dependent).
- Accelerated Volume Architecture for high processing performance and full-volume single-beat 4D acquisition.
- Ergonomic, highly mobile cart designed for bedside use; described as 40% smaller and 30% lighter than console-based systems (compared to previous GE scanners).
- 17-inch HD LCD display that tilts and swivels for optimized viewing.
- User-adaptable interface with adjustable electronic keyboard and streamlined touch-panel controls.
- Convenient data management with multiple USB ports and optional DVR recorder support.
- 4D workflow tools to simplify viewing and cropping: FlexiZoom, FlexiSlice, 2-Click Crop, and multi-slice extraction.
- True Scan Raw Data support for advanced processing on archived studies using exam-like tools during review.
GE Vivid E9 Ultrasound System Specifications:
| System Type |
Advanced cardiovascular ultrasound system optimized for cardiac 4D imaging, with additional shared-service applications (probe dependent). |
| Supported Clinical Applications |
Cardiac 4D imaging; plus 2D adult, pediatric, fetal/obstetrics, peripheral vascular, abdominal, transcranial/cephalic,
small organ, musculoskeletal, and transesophageal applications (probe dependent). |
| System Architecture |
Accelerated Volume Architecture (patented beamforming) designed to provide increased computational power and larger volume size for single-beat 4D acquisition. |
| Display |
17-inch all-digital high-definition LCD display; tilt and swivel adjustment for comfortable viewing angles. |
| Touchscreen / Touch Panel |
10.4-inch high-resolution, color, touch LCD screen with interactive software menus and backlight adjustment. |
| Ergonomics |
User-adaptable design with electronically adjustable height/keyboard, articulating LCD arm, and reduced hard-key touch panel approach for workflow efficiency. |
| Data Management / Storage |
Integrated HDD; multiple USB ports; integrated DVD-R multi drive; optional onboard DVR recorder. |
| Active Probe Ports |
5 active probe ports. |
| Dimensions (W × D) |
21.75 in × 33.25 in (544 mm × 844 mm). |
| Height |
45.4–53.1 in (1150–1350 mm). |
| Weight |
308 lb (140 kg). |
| Power (Nominal Input) |
100–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz; rated power consumption 1100 W. |
