Also called: Philips ultrasound machine, EPIQ, Affiniti, Lumify
Philips Ultrasound: EPIQ, Affiniti, Lumify and What to Check
Philips sells ultrasound from premium cart systems down to app-based handheld probes. What each line is generally known for, and how to judge a Philips quote.
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Philips ultrasound lines
Philips is a Dutch health-technology company and one of the long-established international ultrasound makers. This page is for orientation only — not a ranking and not a list of products we carry. Model names and versions within each line change over time.
| Line | Generally known for | Typical buyers |
|---|---|---|
| EPIQ | Premium cart platform, offered in general-imaging, women’s health and cardiovascular configurations | Hospitals, radiology, cardiology and specialist centres |
| Affiniti | Mid-range cart systems for general imaging and shared use | Multi-specialty clinics, smaller hospitals, imaging centres |
| Compact and point-of-care systems | Portable systems for bedside and procedure work | Emergency, ICU and anaesthesia |
| Lumify | App-based probes that connect to a compatible phone or tablet | Point-of-care users, home visits, GP triage |
Where Philips is often shortlisted
Cardiac and vascular
Philips has a long history in echocardiography, so cardiology and vascular buyers often include it on a shortlist. Judge it as you would any echo system: phased-array image quality, CW Doppler, cardiac calculations and offline review.
Echo machine buying checklistShared general imaging
Mid-range cart systems are common where one machine serves abdomen, small parts, vascular and obstetric lists. Check that each specialty’s probes and measurement packages are on the quote.
Handheld point of care
Lumify runs through an app on a supported smart device. Check the current device-compatibility list, which probe types are offered and how images reach your patient records.
Wireless and handheld probesWhat to check before buying a Philips system
- Which line and tier you are being quoted, and whether the unit is new, ex-demo or refurbished.
- A demonstration on your own patients and exam types — including a patient who is hard to scan.
- Every probe listed by name, and which probes the platform accepts later.
- Which software options are active — such as cardiac packages, elastography or 3D — and their price if added later.
- Probe warranty, loan probes during repair, and local repair turnaround.
- Applications training and service coverage in your state, including Sabah and Sarawak if relevant.
- The MDA registration number for the system and each probe.
Comparing Philips fairly
Compare a Philips quote with GE, Samsung, Canon and the Chinese brands at the same tier, with the same probes and the same software switched on. A premium badge on a basic configuration can be worse value than a mid-range system configured for your exams; the probes, the options and the local support decide.
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