1. Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to the Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 Personal Ultrasound System.
1.1. Overview
Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 personal ultrasound is designed to be easy to use, portable, and battery powered. Its
commercial off-the-shelf mobile platform (mobile device) provides a simple interface for the user.
NOTE
The Butterfly iQ+ Bladder probe is a configuration of the Butterfly iQ+ hardware platform, and thus
shares its mechanical and electrical specifications.
This manual is intended to provide information to guide trained operators in the safe and effective operation and
proper maintenance of Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 personal ultrasound, and applicable accessories. It is important that
you read and understand all instructions in this manual before operating the system, and pay careful attention to the
warnings and cautions throughout the manual.
NOTES
• Depending on your platform, hardware, country and membership type, certain presets, modes
and features may not be available.
• The Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 and its accessories may be used multiple times on multiple patients.
1.2. Intended Uses
CAUTION!
Federal law restricts the sale of this device by or on the order of a physician.
Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 is a general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound imaging system for use by a trained healthcare
professional enabling diagnostic imaging, measurement of anatomical structures and fluid, and other applicable
tools.
1.3. Use settings
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System’s portability and user interface enables integration into professional healthcare
facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic, hospice, or medical office), ambulances and/or accident sites, and other environments
where healthcare is provided (e.g. home-based healthcare by trained Healthcare providers). Users may also include
medical students working under the supervision or authority of a physician during their education/training.
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