Philips receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Elevate Plus for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti, delivering AI advancements in general imaging ultrasound

“Elevate Plus underscores our commitment to advancing AI-powered ultrasound to help clinicians deliver more consistent, efficient, and confident ultrasound care to patients,” said Jie Xue, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis, Philips. “By combining intelligent imaging with AI-powered workflow automation across our ultrasound platform, Elevate Plus is designed to reduce variability, streamline routine exams, and support faster, more informed clinical decisions as care teams face growing demand.”

“Elevate Plus is a game changer for our ultrasound workflow. Automating key measurement tasks allows our sonographers to reduce scanning time by up to 30% without sacrificing clinical precision,” said Gretchen Sammy, RDMS, RMSKS, Ultrasound Manager, Boston Medical Center. “During our evaluation, measurements were consistently placed exactly where we would expect them—saving time while maintaining the accuracy we rely on.”

Koios AI decision support, previously available off-cart, is now available on-cart for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti ultrasound systems, enabling clinicians to classify breast lesions and thyroid nodules. Philips Ultrasound integrates with Koios Bi-RADs, which offers interpretation and assessment of the risk of malignancy in under 2 seconds, and also leverages Koios Ti-RADS software to support confident lesion classifications using over 350,000 pathology-proven cases. Previously Koios AI decision support was only compatible with Philips Ultrasound images off-cart and uniquely delivered fully automated reporting with smart calipers.

New imaging enhancements are designed to help clinicians reach confident answers faster, especially in challenging exams, by making anatomy and flow easier to visualize. XRes Pro+ can deliver cleaner tissue detail and sharper boundaries, supporting more consistent imaging across a wide range of patient body types. Super Res MVI Pro is designed to enhance microvascular flow visualization, helping to give clinicians clearer insights into blood flow with greater clarity, supporting efficient exams with fewer repeat scans.

Healthcare organizations require ultrasound systems that can adapt as demands evolve. EPIQ Elite and Affiniti Elevate Plus deliver long‑term value through a modular, upgradable platform designed to extend system lifespan. Remote updates and security enhancements help keep technology current with minimal disruption, while built‑in tele-health support promotes consistency across care teams and sites.

"By automating key measurement tasks with AI, Elevate Plus has the potential to significantly reduce scanning time while maintaining clinical accuracy,” said Maria Cristina Chammas, Director of Ultrasound Division, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil. “This can help improve workflow efficiency and reduce the repetitive manual steps that contribute to sonographer fatigue, while supporting more consistent results across our team.”