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Anyone who has scanned a wriggly, nervous patient will know how quickly a cable can turn into a limitation. Even with excellent handling skills and steady technique, the simple act of repositioning a cable can dictate whether you capture an ideal window or spend precious minutes trying to reclaim it.
The new ScanX probe takes addresses this challenge by introducing a detachable and ultra lightweight design that allows scanning either wirelessly or with the reassurance of a cable connection.
For small animal scanners, this change is more than a cosmetic update, it transforms the practicalities of moving around your patients. Tiny dog breeds, agile cats and prickly species (hedgehogs deserve a category of their own) are notoriously unpredictable. They may try to escape, curl into a ball or simply object loudly to being scanned.
Being able to detach the probe and work cable free offers complete freedom of movement in those moments where handling needs to be gentle, precise and safe. Instead of repeatedly repositioning a patient, the scanner moves, adjusts and adapts without resistance from wires or connectors.
Importantly, the new design avoids forcing a choice between convenience and quality. Whether attached or wireless, the image clarity and scan depth remain identical to the trusted performance of the ScanX family. The software and tablet are unchanged; what improves is the versatility.
Scanning in the configuration that suits the situation rather than being constrained by hardware can make a big difference. Clinics, rescue centres, barns and open farm environments all present different challenges. The adaptable probe removes them.
The detachable system uses a secure magnetic attachment that prevents loose connections and reduces wear on joints during frequent use. Many cable dependent systems develop fatigue at connection points over time, yet ScanX sidesteps this by allowing scanners to work wirelessly for extended periods before reconnecting when needed.
In cable mode, power is drawn via USB rather than internal batteries. This avoids heat build up and forced cool downs and ensures uninterrupted performance during high volumes of scanning.
Portability remains at the centre of the ScanX ethos. Weighing just 0.6 kilograms and paired with a rugged 10.5 inch Microsoft Surface Go tablet, the machine travels easily between appointments. It provides more than six hours of scanning time and integrates Wi Fi sharing for instant upload of images to websites, AUA profiles, email or social media without the need for USB transfers.
Remote servicing means the system can be supported and updated without leaving your hands, and software is provided for the lifetime of the device with no licence fees or subscriptions.
Purpose built for pregnancy scanning in small animals, the ScanX offers outstanding resolution for dogs, cats, sheep, goats and exotic species, including micro patients such as hedgehogs or guinea pigs. Extended cine loop capture of over thirty seconds gives users a much larger window of information than standard five second systems, making the review of foetal movement and heartbeats noticeably easier.
When scanning unpredictable patients, freedom of movement is safety, comfort and accuracy all in one. The next generation ScanX probe turns that freedom into standard practice without sacrificing the clarity of the image. For scanners who have spent years working around cables, the ability to choose between traditional and cable free modes feels like a genuine shift in ergonomics.
Would a detachable probe change the way you scan? If you have questions or are considering upgrading, our team will be happy to help. Trade in options are available.
