Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, has announced the worldwide launch of the Flash Ultrasound System 5100 POC—a next-generation point-of-care (POC) ultrasound platform designed to meet the fast-paced demands of anesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine, and musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging. Built upon Philips’ proven cardiology and general imaging ultrasound technologies, the Flash 5100 POC combines advanced image clarity, intelligent automation, and an intuitive touchscreen interface into a compact, portable system that supports rapid clinical decision-making for users across all skill levels.
With its encounter-based workflow, the Flash 5100 POC allows clinicians to perform and document examinations in real time without waiting for formal orders, making it especially suited for high-pressure clinical environments such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, and trauma settings. The system’s design prioritizes speed, precision, and mobility, empowering healthcare teams to make confident bedside decisions when time is critical.
“The Flash 5100 POC represents a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to point-of-care ultrasound innovation,” said Jeff Cohen, Global Business Leader of Ultrasound at Philips. “By delivering critical diagnostic information directly to clinicians at the bedside or in the OR, this system empowers both experienced sonographers and non-traditional ultrasound users to make faster, smarter decisions in some of the most demanding care environments.”
The urgency for faster, more accessible care has been highlighted by the Philips Future Health Index 2025 global report, which found that 33% of patients experienced deteriorating health due to delays in accessing care, and more than 25% required hospitalization as a result. With healthcare systems under mounting pressure from staff shortages and rising patient volumes, POC ultrasound is becoming an increasingly vital tool for efficient and flexible care delivery.
The Flash 5100 POC is designed to address these challenges directly. In addition to its high performance and true portability, it offers seamless interoperability with Philips’ tele-ultrasound solution, Collaboration Live. This feature allows clinicians to engage with remote colleagues in real time, sharing images, screens, and guidance instantly—providing valuable support in time-sensitive situations.
According to Dr. Chanel Fischetti, Assistant Professor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, “The Flash 5100 POC system stands out for its ease of use, intuitive interface, and advanced features like needle visualization. What makes POCUS successful is how quickly and easily clinicians can adopt the technology, and Flash 5100 POC delivers that accessibility across experience levels.”
Philips estimates that its ultrasound systems support approximately 52 million point-of-care procedures annually, aiding diagnosis and treatment for 41 million patients worldwide. The introduction of the Flash 5100 POC expands Philips’ comprehensive POC portfolio, which includes the Lumify and Compact 5000 Series. With cross-platform transducer compatibility—including the award-winning mL26-8 transducer ideal for MSK imaging—the system allows healthcare providers to scale and standardize care efficiently.
In parallel, Philips continues to advance AI-driven ultrasound innovation with recent FDA clearances for two artificial intelligence applications for Lumify, as well as AI enhancements for the Compact 5000 Series launched earlier this year. These milestones reinforce Philips’ commitment to delivering smarter, scalable solutions that enhance diagnostic confidence, streamline workflows, and bring high-quality care directly to the patient—wherever it’s needed most.