The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for nCommand Lite, a multimodality platform that enables remote viewing of advanced imaging scans and access to real-time expert guidance for technologists on site.
Developed by IONIC Health, nCommand Lite offers real-time remote support on a vendor-agnostic platform for a variety of modalities, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) .
The nCommand Lite, which will be distributed by GE HealthCare, can also be used for remote training and for the evaluation of scan parameters and procedure evaluations. GE HealthCare added that the nCommand Lite platform can provide access to advanced imaging for patients and provide flexibility to facilities facing radiology workforce shortages.
“Our goal is to provide remote operations solutions that lead to greater access for patients, including patients who may require complex care and support from an experienced off-site technologist,” said Rekha Ranganathan, vice president senior and managing director of Imaging and Digital Platforms. Solutions, GE HealthCare. “In addition, we recognize that healthcare systems are not only looking to leverage the skills of an expert in multiple physical locations for knowledge sharing and training, but have an imaging fleet that includes multiple vendors and modalities , so it was critical for us to expand our remote operations portfolio by adding IONIC Health’s nCommand Lite technology.
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