9VT-D Mini 4D TEE Probe

The 9VT-D Mini TEE probe is the first and most compact* 4D TEE mini probe, offering optimal imaging quality and expanding 4D TEE access to more patients than ever before.
At a glance

4D TEE for more patients

30% smaller tip size and 57% smaller volume than 6VT-D enables 4D TEE for challenging cases

Diagnostic confidence

4D imaging offers more realistic visualization than 2D for greater diagnostic assurance

Interventional procedures

Help reduce the need for general anesthesia in adult interventional procedures

Patient safety

May reduce risk for complications and discomfort associated with larger probes⁷

Two years of proven outcomes

Small solution. Big impact. Advances in miniaturization have enabled the development of the mini 4D TEE (9VT-D), ensuring no compromise on image quality, while potentially improving workflow and setting a new industry standard.
Reduce size, not quality

A compact probe offering uncompromising image clarity

Our 9VT-D 4D TEE mini probe’s compact size and excellent imaging capabilities help overcome many of the barriers that have prevented patients from accessing 4D TEE to offer more confident and accessible cardiac care. Enjoy superb and in-depth imaging of heart anatomy, size, and structure with Color and Doppler modes and an array of cardiac applications enabling scan depths down to 18 centimeters.
Helps minimize complications

Helps increase patient comfort while decreasing patient complications

May limit the risk of esophageal pain, discomfort, and injury for patients who are less tolerant of TEE. The 9VT-D probe is designed for patients with conditions that may have prevented them from accessing 4D TEE because of the larger probe size, which may be more invasive.
Simplify LAA procedures

Smaller probe helps reduce the need for general anesthesia

4D ultrasound visualization is critical for pre-surgical planning and procedural guidance. It also helps with functional assessment of the heart, but it usually requires general anesthesia, which can add risks and discomfort for patients. 9VTD’s compact design helps bypass the need for heavy sedation, helping reduce patient risk and postoperative discomfort.6 Lessening the general anesthesia can also help shorten procedure and recovery times and scheduling delays while requiring less time and staff. Patients are able to be discharged on the same day, which increases throughput.6
 
Disclaimers
* 9VT-D is exclusively available on Vivid E95 and Vivid E90 with the Ultra Edition release since August 2022.
References
  1. Dr. Laura Sanchis is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Laura Sanchis described here are based on her own opinions and on results that were achieved in her unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
  2. Dr. Marta Sitges is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Marta Sitges described here are based on her own opinions and on results that were achieved in her unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
  3. The statements by Dr. Srikanth Vallurupalli described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e., hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
  4. Dr. Javier Gomez Valencia is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Javier Gomez Valencia described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
  5. Dr. Jyothy Puthumana is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Jyothy Puthumana described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
  6. First experience of left atrial appendage occlusion using a 3D mini transoesophageal echocardiographic probe with conscious sedation. Dr Laura Sanchis et al. EuroIntervention. 2023 Apr 24;18(17):1460-1461. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-22-00921 https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/first-experience-of-left-atrial-appendage-occlusion-using-a-3d-mini-transoesophageal-echocardiographic-probe-with-conscious-sedation.
  7. Initial Experience with the 4D Mini-TEE Probe in the Adult Population. Konstantinos Papadopoulos et al. J Clin Med 2024 Oct 28;13(21):6450. doi: 10.3390/jcm13216450.   https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/21/6450
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