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Flash 5100 POC delivers confidence at the speed of life for point of care
Ultrasound

Flash Ultrasound System 5100 Point of Care

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Confidence. At the speed of life.

From someone new to ultrasound to the most experienced user, everyone needs fast, accurate information at the point of care (POC). Flash 5100 POC delivers Philips top-of-the-line performance and intuitive workflow in a system designed for the rigors and pace of​ POC environments.​ Expect the exceptional image quality Philips systems are known for, with integrated advanced capabilities for smart performance.​ We designed it for the way you like to work,​ with built-in exam guidance and a compact footprint. Simplify and speed exams with customizable presets for efficiency and ease of use.
Vascular access procedure on pediatric anesthesia patient.

New to ultrasound? Discover why Flash 5100 POC is ready for you at the POC.

See why even if you’re new to ultrasound, Flash 5100 POC helps you get the fast, accurate information you need for confident diagnosis. Its compact, vertical design fits into tight spaces, with the durability to stand up to the rigors of POC environments. It’s a future-ready system from a trusted ultrasound partner, and it’s built to last, featuring top performance and a design tailored to POC. Flash 5100 POC. Confidence. At the speed of life.

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Flash Ultrasound System 5100 POC

Flash Ultrasound System 5100 POC

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Flash Ultrasound System 5100 POC Pro

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Applications

Multispecialty point of care

Multispecialty point of care, including advanced cardiac

Transducer compatibility

Compatible with a wide range of transducers, including PureWave and xMatrix transducers

Compatible with a wide range of transducers, including PureWave and xMatrix transducers and featuring the C5-1 and X8-2t for advanced cardiac capabilities

Physical specifications

Width            55.9 cm (22 in)  

Length           54.4 cm (21.4 in)  

Height           143.8 cm (56.6 in) - 166.6 cm (65.6 in)  

Weight          54.4 kg (119.9 lb) / With battery: 56.6 kg (124.8 lb)

Width            55.9 cm (22 in)  

Length           54.4 cm (21.4 in)  

Height           143.8 cm (56.6 in) - 166.6 cm (65.6 in)  

Weight          54.4 kg (119.9 lb) / With battery: 56.6 kg (124.8 lb)

The right care pathway, right now
Flash 5100 POC offers a wide range of study types across various clinical scenarios, including anesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine and MSK. Intuitive next-step guidance empowers users of varying experience levels to efficiently perform exceptional imaging. Tap into wider expertise directly from the ultrasound system using Collaboration Live[1] with multi-party tele-ultrasound for access to other team members for decision support and training. Give patients access to your team’s full expertise, regardless of location and help accelerate a confident diagnosis at the POC.
Critical care clinician utilizing tele-ultrasound solutions, Collaboration Live.
Top performance that empowers users of varying experience levels
Simplified, touch-based interface and automation features allow for intuitive operation​ with built-in guidance. 91% of users​ found the next-step guidance beneficial for both less experienced and advanced users[2]. Needle visualization algorithms guide accurate needle placement, even in technically difficult patients. Post-processing controls allow for greater flexibility during time-sensitive exams so that users can fine-tune images for optimal results.
AutoStrain EF[3] enables​ a robust, reproducible global longitudinal strain (GLS) and EF measurement with a single button push.
Anesthesia clinical setting showing interscalene block using eL18-4 transducer.
Tailored design for the way you work at the POC
Expect the exceptional image quality of Philips high-end carts but in a simplified design that’s purpose-built for POC ultrasound. Intelligent automation simplifies workflows, streamlines calculations and reduces button pushes. The touchscreen interface, ergonomic control panel and intuitive data management minimize the learning curve. Work the way you’d like to, using either the touchscreen or control panel for intuitive operation. The responsive touch-based interface​ offers smooth workflow, and 93% of users​ appreciated the intuitive design of the user interface​ for everyday efficiency[2].
Clinician performing TEE exam in emergency medicine scenario.


Image gallery

  • Automated Ejection Fraction using AutoStrain functionality.
    Automated Ejection Fraction using AutoStrain functionality.
  • Carotid artery and internal jugular vein with color flow Doppler shown using eL18-4 transducer.
    Carotid artery and internal jugular vein with color flow Doppler shown using eL18-4 transducer.
  •  FAST bladder image shown using C5-1 transducer.
    FAST bladder image shown using C5-1 transducer.
  • Sciatic nerve shown using C5-1 transducer.
    Sciatic nerve shown using C5-1 transducer.
  • Venous superior femoral vessels shown using eL18-4 transducer with color.
    Venous superior femoral vessels shown using eL18-4 transducer with color.
  • Fetal heart shown with M-mode using C5-1 transducer.
    Fetal heart shown with M-mode using C5-1 transducer.
  • Umbilical cord with and without color flow Doppler shown using C6-2 transducer and dual imaging capability.
    Umbilical cord with and without color flow Doppler shown using C6-2 transducer and dual imaging capability.
  • Umbilical cord shown with pulsed wave and color flow Doppler using C5-1 transducer.
    Umbilical cord shown with pulsed wave and color flow Doppler using C5-1 transducer.
  • Adult echo demonstrating AutoStrain EF feature using S5-1 transducer.
    Adult echo demonstrating AutoStrain EF feature using S5-1 transducer.
  • Needle visualization shown using eL18 transducer.
    Needle visualization shown using eL18 transducer.
  • Axillary nerves and vessels shown using eL18-4 transducer.
    Axillary nerves and vessels shown using eL18-4 transducer.
  • Adult echo LVOT with Pulsed wave and color using S5-1 transducer.
    Adult echo LVOT with Pulsed wave and color using S5-1 transducer.
  • Adult echo Tissue Doppler Imaging with pulsed wave Doppler shown using S5-1 transducer.
    Adult echo Tissue Doppler Imaging with pulsed wave Doppler shown using S5-1 transducer.
  • Neonatal head shown using S8-3 transducer.
    Neonatal head shown using S8-3 transducer.
  • Pediatric parasternal long axis view of left ventricle shown using S8-3 transducer.
    Pediatric parasternal long axis view of left ventricle shown using S8-3 transducer.
  • Adult echo with mitral regurgitation shown with color using X8-2t transducer.
    Adult echo with mitral regurgitation shown with color using X8-2t transducer.
  • Adult echo with mitral valve regurgitation shown with color using X8-2t transducer.
    Adult echo with mitral valve regurgitation shown with color using X8-2t transducer.
  • Adult echo apical 4ch using S5-1 transducer.
    Adult echo apical 4ch using S5-1 transducer.
  • Superficial wrist shown with color flow Doppler using mL26-8 transducer.
    Superficial wrist shown with color flow Doppler using mL26-8 transducer.

Enabling technologies

  • Physician connects with other experts during an ultrasound exam thumbnail

    Philips Tele-ultrasound

    Give patients access to your team’s full expertise, regardless of location. Learn more.

Frequently asked questions

Flash 5100 POC features a rugged and maintenance-friendly automotive-grade aluminum structure with an integrated above-screen transducer rack that keeps cables organized and off the ground. Surfaces are easy to clean with minimal buttons and knobs, and the control panel is IPX2-certified. The large vertical touchscreen is designed for cleanability and easy disinfection[4], and the system features a special cleaning mode with system lock.

Flash 5100 POC has been extensively tested for a 7-year lifecycle, meeting the highest standards of reliability. The system keeps performing after >60,000 brake lock-unlock cycles, >30,345 control panel and display adjustments, caster wheels that stand up to a half-marathon travel distance on a treadmill, >13,459 hospital bumps (including treadmill and threshold impacts)​, >3,570 wall crashes and 3 hours of vibration testing according to IEC60068-2-64 standards[5].

Documentation

Flash 5100 POC insights on usability and user experience
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Footnotes
  1. Contract required.
  2. Philips supportive claim evidence documented internally. 
  3. Available only on the Pro version of Flash 5100 POC. 
  4. https://www.philips.com/healthcare/resources/feature-detail/ultrasound-care-and-cleaning 
  5. Philips internal usability study.
Disclaimer
*Available in select countries. Please consult your Philips representative for further details.