The FDA-cleared, AI-guided software is now available on Butterfly Network’s handheld ultrasound devices, aiming to enable more healthcare professionals to perform cardiac exams.
HeartFocus, an AI-enabled cardiac imaging software developed by medtech company DESKi, has announced its US commercial launch. The recently US Food and Drug Administration-cleared software will initially be available on Butterfly Network’s handheld ultrasound devices.
The application is designed to allow healthcare professionals to conduct diagnostic-quality heart ultrasounds after a short training period, according to the company. The software is now accessible to health systems, primary care clinics, and clinical education institutions. Following an international clinical trial, HeartFocus has moved from pilot programs to full deployment.
AI Integration Aims to Address Care Gaps
The technology is intended to address persistent barriers in cardiac care, such as limited access to trained sonographers and long wait times for diagnostic imaging. With hours of training, the company states any healthcare professional using HeartFocus can capture echocardiographic views with consistency that has been clinically proven to match expert operators. The software is now commercially available through Butterfly Network’s single-probe, whole-body ultrasound system.
“With HeartFocus, we’re unlocking access to life-saving heart scans wherever they’re needed most,” says Bertrand Moal, PhD, MD, CEO of DESKi, in a release. “This isn’t just a product launch, it represents phase one in our mission to… set a new standard in accessibility and impact.”
The partnership represents a significant integration for Butterfly Network’s platform, according to Davinder Ramsingh, VP, Innovation partnerships and clinical development at Butterfly Network. “This commercial launch marks a first within the Butterfly Garden, offering deep integration with one of the most widely adopted handheld ultrasound systems in the US,” says Ramsingh in a release. “We’re thrilled to bring HeartFocus to healthcare professionals nationwide. By combining Butterfly’s handheld device with HeartFocus’ AI-powered software, we’re enabling earlier detection and better outcomes, from large health systems to rural, underserved communities.”
Photo caption: HeartFOcus cardiac imaging software
Photo credit: DESKi
