Philips CX50 Portable Ultrasound System

The Philips CX50 is a premium-class portable ultrasound system that combines high-quality imaging, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and exceptional mobility.

  • Type: Portable
  • Class: Expert
  • Country of manufacture: Netherlands
  • Clinical applications: General imaging, cardiology, gynecology, obstetrics, abdominal and vascular surgery, ICU, neonatology
  • Weight: 6.17 kg
  • Dimensions (W×H×D): 413 × 76 × 356 mm

Type: Ultrasound System

Country of origin: Netherlands

Brand: Philips

Description
Specifications

Description

The Philips CX50 is a premium-class portable ultrasound system that delivers high-quality imaging, advanced diagnostic functionality, and exceptional mobility. It is engineered for rapid, point-of-care diagnostics in demanding clinical environments—including intensive care units (ICU), resuscitation departments, operating rooms, emergency medicine, cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal and vascular surgery—as well as for mobile screenings and remote medical outposts.
Despite its compact footprint, the CX50 delivers performance comparable to stationary systems, thanks to advanced imaging technologies:
  • PureWave crystal technology for enhanced sensitivity and penetration
  • SonoCT (compound imaging) for reduced artifacts and improved tissue definition
  • XRES for superior noise reduction and edge enhancement
  • Broadband digital beamforming for consistent image clarity—even in patients with challenging acoustic windows
The system supports a comprehensive transducer portfolio, including intraoperative, laparoscopic, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probes. It also features QLAB advanced quantification software, enabling:
  • Myocardial strain analysis
  • Intima-media thickness (IMT) measurement
  • Speckle-tracking–based cardiac motion assessment
  • Microvascular Imaging (MVI) for visualization of microcirculation
Designed for seamless integration into modern healthcare workflows, the CX50 includes:
  • Integrated battery (up to 1.5 hours of autonomous operation)
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • DICOM compatibility
  • Data export via USB or DVD
The system comes with an ergonomic, height-adjustable cart for in-hospital mobility and a rugged transport case for field use—ensuring reliability both inside and outside the hospital setting.

Specifications

General Specifications
  • Type: Portable
  • Class: Expert
  • Country of manufacture: Netherlands
  • Clinical applications: General imaging, cardiology, gynecology, obstetrics, abdominal and vascular surgery, ICU, neonatology
  • Weight: 6.17 kg
  • Dimensions (W×H×D): 413 × 76 × 356 mm
Display and Storage
  • Main display: 15.4" high-resolution screen
  • Hard drive: 80 GB
  • Solid-state drive (SSD): Yes
  • Touch command panel: Not available
Power and Connectivity
  • Integrated battery: Yes
  • Battery runtime: Up to 1.5 hours
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • DICOM support: Yes (wired and wireless transmission)
Probe Connectivity
  • Number of probe ports: 1
  • Supported transducers:
  • – Linear, convex, phased array sector
  • – Endocavitary, transesophageal (TEE)
  • – Intraoperative, laparoscopic
  • 3D/4D probes: Not supported
  • Matrix array probes: Not supported
Key Technologies
  • PureWave: Enhances penetration and sensitivity through advanced piezoelectric crystal design
  • SonoCT: Compound imaging from 9 angles for artifact reduction and improved tissue definition
  • XRES: Adaptive noise-reduction filtering for enhanced image sharpness
  • SmartExam: Automated exam protocols that reduce scan time by up to 50%
  • QLAB Quantitative Analysis Suite:
  • – CMQ (Cardiac Motion Quantification)
  • – Strain Quantification (myocardial deformation)
  • – IMT (Intima-Media Thickness)
  • – MVI (Microvascular Imaging)
Ergonomics and Mobility
  • Height-adjustable cart with wheel lock
  • Rugged transport case for field use
  • Rapid boot-up — ready for scanning in seconds
  • Optimized for bedside and confined-space operation
Advantages
  • Image quality comparable to stationary premium systems
  • Full expert-level diagnostics in a portable format
  • Support for intraoperative and TEE transducers
  • Workflow automation via SmartExam and QLAB — improves efficiency and reproducibility
  • Reliable performance in emergency and field settings
  • Lightweight and compact (6.17 kg)
  • Manufactured in the Netherlands — meets international quality and safety standards