Royal Philips, the parent company of Philips Healthcare, has announced a multiyear strategic alliance with B. Braun Melsungen focusing on ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and vascular access.
B. Braun and Philips are jointly developing and commercializing solutions to support anesthesiologists and hospitals with regional anesthesia. The solutions are intended to enhance needle visualization and guidance, as well as aid in procedure workflow and resource planning. The alliance will also focus on vascular access procedures, such as those used to insert catheters into deeply seated veins as part of a catheter-based treatment, the companies said.
As part of the deal, Philips and B. Braun are launching the new Xperius ultrasound system, which will be available in a cart and tablet version and has been specifically designed to support regional anesthesia at the point of care. The two companies will offer education, training, service, and support for anesthesiologists and healthcare providers.
The Xperius platform will be co-branded and sold via B. Braun's global sales network, with Philips providing installation and service.
