Handheld ultrasound for primary care, proven on real clinic scans
Liver to carotid: eight primary care windows captured by buyers on Suresult handhelds, with a hydronephrosis, a gallbladder and a lung B-line study on screen. Entry to a convex probe starts at $1,581, and the three-format D3Ultra behind most of this atlas is $2,976.
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for primary care is a wireless probe that pairs with a phone or tablet and answers focused questions inside the consultation. In a general practice the questions are usually abdominal, renal, bladder, lung and neck, so the probe format matters more than the brand.
- A convex head at 3.2 or 5.0 MHz reaches 300 mm on the C5SH and the D3Ultra, which covers a large liver and a full bladder.
- The D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads in one 263 g probe, so abdomen, neck and lung run on the same device.
- Color Doppler, M-mode and pulsed-wave Doppler are on every model here except the entry C5B, and DICOM export is on all eight.
- One app runs on iOS, Android and Windows, so a clinic tablet and a personal phone both work as the screen.
The capture atlas
Eight real primary care windows, seven captured by buyers and one by a clinician who bought his Suresult probe before partnering on teaching videos
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
Abdomen2 windows
Subcostal liver on the D3Ultra
The subcostal sweep a primary care clinician reaches for first, with parenchyma and the hepatic vessels in one plane. A German buyer labeled it Leber subcostal on his own screen.
captured on a D3Ultra at 16 cm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 84 dB, 19 October 2025
Gallbladder long axis on the D3Ultra
An anechoic gallbladder lumen through the liver window, the view that settles right upper quadrant pain in the room. No wall thickening or stone is present in this frame.
captured on a D3Ultra at 16 cm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 81 dB, submitted by Stefan GoepfertKidney and bladder2 windows
Moderate right hydronephrosis on the D3Ultra
A dilated renal pelvis and calyceal system in a longitudinal right kidney view. The buyer's case note records an obstructing stone confirmed after this scan.
captured on a D3Ultra and saved from the app; the depth scale runs to 22 cm, probe label SX-6CT, app version 3.6.47
Bladder and prostate transverse on the D3Ultra
A filled bladder with the prostate below it, the prostate measured on screen at 33.4 mm by 43.6 mm. This is the view behind a retention or nocturia question in the office.
captured on a D3Ultra at 16 cm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, gain 92 dB, 10 March 2026Chest2 windows
Diffuse lung B-lines on the D3Ultra
Vertical artifacts rising from the pleural line and running to depth in acute pulmonary edema. The buyer's note records dyspnea and hypoxemia that settled after urgent dialysis.
an 8-second cine loop on a D3Ultra, submitted with the case notePericardial effusion on the D3Ultra
An anechoic rim of fluid around the heart, found incidentally in a dialysis patient. This is the finding that most changes what happens next in a primary care room.
a 7-second cine loop on a D3Ultra, submitted with the case noteNeck and vessels2 windows
Carotid soft plaque on the D3Ultra
Power Doppler fills the internal carotid lumen and stops where soft plaque narrows it, measured at 20.4 mm of plaque length. The linear head does this at the same visit as the abdomen.
captured on a D3Ultra at 6 cm depth, harmonic 10.0 MHz, PDI at PRF 4.0 kHz, 18 October 2025
Thyroid nodule survey on the D3Ultra
A transverse anterior neck scan working through the thyroid lobes and a hypoechoic nodule, with the full app interface on screen. A palpable neck lump is a standing primary care referral question.
a scan clip recorded on a D3Ultra by Brandon Ramakko, who bought the probe himself and discloses Suresult sponsorship of his teaching videos; harmonic 10.0 MHz, 40 mm depth, gain 86 dB, Thyroid preset, 27 October 2025
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
- Pick the probe format before the brand.
A convex head at 3.2 or 5.0 MHz answers the abdominal, renal and bladder questions that fill a primary care list. A linear head at 7.5 or 10 MHz handles the neck, the vessels and soft tissue.
Convex 90 to 300 mm, linear 20 to 100 mm 
Load the preset, then set depth once.Select the exam preset in the app and start deep, then bring depth up until the organ fills the fan. The buyer captures on this page sit at 160 mm for abdomen and 60 mm for the carotid.
D: 160 mm on the liver and bladder headers
Measure on screen while the patient is there.Calipers sit in the app beside the image on a frozen frame. The prostate in the bladder capture in the atlas was measured on screen at 33.4 mm by 43.6 mm without leaving the exam room.
Calipers on the frozen frame
Save the frame into the record.Every scanner here saves stills and cine loops locally and exports JPEG, MP4, PNG or DICOM. A referral letter can carry the image that prompted it.
JPEG · MP4 · PNG · DICOM
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Office ultrasound changed the diagnosis in half of patients.
Across 574 patients scanned by 20 general practitioners, point-of-care ultrasound changed the diagnosis for 49.4% and cut intended referrals to secondary care from 49.2% to 25.6%.
Aakjær Andersen et al., BMJ Open 2020 - Non-expert physicians agreed with experts on ejection fraction.
Across 42 studies and 6,598 patients, physicians without cardiac ultrasound expertise agreed with experts at kappa 0.72, rising to 0.84 on the same device.
Allimant et al., Fam Pract 2025 - Lung ultrasound found pneumonia at high sensitivity outside radiology.
In 14 of 17 studies of lung ultrasound by emergency physicians, internal medicine physicians and intensivists, sensitivity for pneumonia was at least 0.91.
Strøm et al., BMJ Open 2020
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
One scanner for the whole clinic dayD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads in a single 263 g probe with 192 elements and 64 channels. Most captures in the atlas above came off this model.
single 263 g probe, 192 elements
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Abdomen, kidney and bladder most of the listC5SHThe C5SH is a convex-only probe with 192 elements and 64 channels. Its fan reaches 300 mm, which is enough for a large liver, a hydronephrotic kidney and a filled bladder.
reaches 300 mm, convex only
$2,139 C5SH · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH →Long sessions away from a chargerD3ProThe D3Pro pairs the same three probe formats with a 4,200 mAh battery. Suresult rates it at 3 hours of continuous scanning per charge.
4,200 mAh battery, three formats
$2,697 D3Pro · Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless UlBuy nowView D3Pro →Scanner comparison
Eight Suresult handhelds for primary care, compared
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| Model | Price | Frequency | Depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 300 mm; linear 20 to 100 mm | One probe for abdomen, neck, lung and vessels at 263 g |
| D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 305 mm; linear 20 to 80 mm | Three formats with a 4,200 mAh battery and 3 hours of scanning |
 D3L | $2,418 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 305 mm; linear 20 to 80 mm | The widest fan here: 70 degree convex and 80 degree phased sector |
 D3 | $2,232 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 305 mm; linear 20 to 100 mm | Entry three-format probe at 150 g, with cable or Wi-Fi connection |
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90 to 300 mm | Focused abdominal, renal and bladder scanning with 64 channels |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90 to 300 mm | 256 elements on the convex fan for the finest abdominal detail here |
 L10H | $2,325 | Linear 7.5/10 MHz | 20 to 100 mm | Neck, vessels and soft tissue, with 5 hours of scanning per charge |
| C5B | $1,581 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90 to 305 mm | Entry convex probe with B-mode and power Doppler at 80 elements |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius C3 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for primary care
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| Suresult | Clarius C3 HD3 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging | Convex, linear and phased formats across the D3 family; 192 elements and 64 channels on the D3Ultra | Convex array, 192 elements, 2-6 MHz | Single array, 1-12 MHz | Curved 2-5 MHz plus linear array in one probe |
| Primary care coverage | Abdomen, kidney, bladder, lung, neck and vessels on the D3Ultra; the C5SH covers the convex half alone | A 2-6 MHz convex array; higher-frequency neck and vessel work needs a second Clarius scanner such as the L15 HD3 | One array across presets, published at 20+ exam presets | Curved and linear in one housing; a sector view needs the SL probe |
| Device price | $2,139 for the C5SH and $2,976 for the D3Ultra, published | $3,795 published | $3,899 published | Starting at $4,999 published |
| Software fee | None; the app, Doppler, measurements and DICOM export are included | Clarius Essentials membership at $695 a year, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one time | Membership at $299 a year for Core or $420 a year for Advanced, or $1,500 one time for five years | Digital and AI tools are managed as subscriptions that renew automatically |
| Platforms | iOS, Android and Windows on every model in the table | iOS and Android | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Landed cost | Duties and shipping included in the checkout price, delivered in 1 to 7 days | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
- Eight primary care windows on this page come from clinicians who bought the hardware, liver to carotid.
- The D3Ultra puts convex, linear and phased heads in one 263 g probe.
- Convex depth reaches 300 mm on the C5SH and the D3Ultra, enough for a large liver or a filled bladder.
- On-screen measurements are on all eight models, and color Doppler, M-mode and pulsed-wave Doppler are on every model except the entry C5B.
- Every scanner exports JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM straight from the app.
- There is no software subscription on any Suresult scanner.
- The L10H scans for 5 hours per charge, which covers a full clinic day.
- The checkout price is the landed price, with duties and shipping included and delivery in 1 to 7 days.
Clarius publishes the C3 HD3 at $3,795. On the annual Essentials plan at $695 a year that is $3,475 in fees by year five. Clarius also publishes $1,785 for three years and $2,500 one time. Butterfly publishes $3,899 for the iQ3, with membership at $299 or $420 a year and a $1,500 one-time option covering five years. Suresult scanners carry no software subscription, so the D3Ultra price is the five-year price.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Top Handheld Ultrasounds for Fast, Confident Diagnosis
D3Ultra
D3Ultra Convex Linear Phased Multipurpose Handheld Ultrasound
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Linear: 20-100mm, Convex & Phased: 90-300mm
Primary Care
D3Pro
D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz, Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex / Phased Probe: 90-305mm, Linear Probe: 20-80mm
Primary Care
D3L
D3L Ultrasound Diagnostic Probe 128 Elements, Convex Linear Phased 3 Modes
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex / Phased Probe: 90-305mm, Linear Probe: 20-80mm
Primary Care
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Primary Care
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound for primary care?
The Suresult D3Ultra is the strongest fit for a general practice that scans abdomen, kidney, bladder, lung and neck. It carries convex, linear and phased heads in one 263 g probe. A clinic whose list is mostly abdominal can take the convex-only C5SH instead.
Which probe format does a primary care clinic actually need?
A convex head is the first requirement, because it reaches the liver, kidneys and bladder. A linear head at 7.5 or 10 MHz is the second, for the neck, vessels and soft tissue. The Suresult D3 family puts both heads in a single housing, so no second purchase is needed.
How long does a point-of-care scan take in a consultation?
In a study of 20 general practitioners scanning 574 patients, the median point-of-care scan took 5 minutes. Cardiac point-of-care scans in a 2025 review took a median of 8 minutes. Both fit inside a normal appointment.
Can a handheld ultrasound assess the bladder in the office?
A handheld convex probe assesses the bladder in the office. The atlas on this page shows a filled bladder with the prostate below it, scanned on a D3Ultra at 16 cm depth. The prostate was measured on screen at 33.4 mm by 43.6 mm. A convex head at 3.2 or 5.0 MHz reaches the bladder in almost every adult.
Can a family physician read lung ultrasound?
A 2020 review of 17 studies covered lung ultrasound performed by emergency physicians, internal medicine physicians and intensivists, not by radiologists. Sensitivity for pneumonia was at least 0.91 in 14 of those studies. A separate 2019 review of general practice reported competence in some focused scans after only a few hours of training. B-lines and pleural effusion are the two findings most used in office practice.
How much does a handheld ultrasound for primary care cost?
The Suresult C5B convex probe is the entry price at $1,581, and the three-format D3Ultra is $2,976. Clarius publishes $3,795 for the C3 HD3, Butterfly publishes $3,899 for the iQ3, and GE publishes a starting price of $4,999 for the Vscan Air CL.
Does a primary care handheld need a software subscription?
Suresult scanners carry no software subscription, so the app, Doppler, measurements and DICOM export come with the purchase. Clarius publishes an Essentials membership at $695 a year, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one time. Butterfly publishes membership plans at $299 and $420 a year, with a $1,500 one-time option covering five years.
Can one probe cover abdomen, lung and neck?
One Suresult D3-family probe covers all three regions from a single housing. Its convex head runs 90 to 300 mm for the abdomen, and its phased head images lung and heart. The linear head at 7.5 or 10 MHz covers the neck and vessels. Every buyer capture in this atlas came off that family.
How much training does a general practitioner need to start?
A 2019 systematic review of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice found training programs from 2 to 320 hours. It reported that competence in some focused scans was attained with only a few hours. The same review found focused scans more accurate than comprehensive or screening scans.
Does an office scanner replace the radiology referral?
An office scanner does not replace the radiology referral; it changes which patients need one. In the 574-patient general practice study, intended referrals to secondary care fell from 49.2% to 25.6% after the scan. A focused answer in the room is not a formal radiology report.
Which Suresult model suits a solo practice on a tight budget?
The Suresult C5B at $1,581 is the entry convex probe, with B-mode and power Doppler on 80 elements. The C5SH at $2,139 adds 192 elements, 64 channels and full color Doppler. The C5B reaches 305 mm of depth and the C5SH reaches 300 mm.
Does the app run on an iPhone or an Android tablet?
The Suresult app runs on iOS, Android and Windows. Every scanner in the table above lists those three platforms and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi. The buyer captures on this page were saved from phone and tablet screens.
Can scans go into the patient record?
Every Suresult model here stores stills and cine loops locally and exports JPEG, MP4, PNG or DICOM from the app. Cine loops save at 100, 200, 500 or 1,000 frames. A referral letter can carry the image that prompted it.
Which model has the longest battery for a full clinic day?
The Suresult L10H has the longest battery here, a 5,600 mAh cell rated at 5 hours of continuous scanning. It is a linear-only probe for the neck, vessels and soft tissue. Among the three-format probes, the D3Pro and the D3L carry 4,200 mAh batteries rated at 3 hours.
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B+M Mode
- Heart rate, time, distance
- Left Ventricular Internal Diameter (LVIDd, LVIDs)
- Ejection Fraction (EF), Stroke Volume (SV)
B+PW Mode
- Velocity, heart rate, S/D ratio, depth
- Automatic vessel flow measurement
- Peak Systolic Velocity (PS), End-Diastolic Velocity (ED)
- Time-Averaged Maximum Velocity (TAMAX), Time-Averaged Mean Velocity (TAMEAN)
- Pulsatility Index (PI), Resistive Index (RI)
- Vessel Diameter (DIAM), Flow (FL)
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FAQ
Yes! Most primary care providers already familiar with ultrasound will find the Suresult interface intuitive and can begin scanning right away.
For new users, a basic POCUS course is usually enough to start performing primary exams. You can then gradually build skills through radiology guidelines and case-based learning.
Absolutely. Suresult delivers hospital-grade clarity, with each model equipped with 128/192 elements and over 32 channels. Multi-frequency probes and versatile arrays ensure excellent detail at both superficial and deeper levels. B-mode, Doppler, and tissue harmonic imaging combine to offer dependable results for confident decision-making.
It depends on your region. In many countries and U.S. states, limited diagnostic ultrasound exams, such as soft tissue, abdominal, or vascular assessments, are reimbursable under specific CPT codes. We recommend checking with local billing authorities or your insurance provider to understand coverage options and proper documentation requirements for reimbursement.
Depending on the model, expect 1.5 to 3 hours of continuous scanning per full charge. This is typically sufficient for a full clinic session or multiple patient encounters. The devices also support fast charging, allowing you to recharge during breaks and extend usage throughout longer or busier workdays.
Yes, Suresult devices store all images and video clips locally on your connected mobile device in DICOM format, with annotations. You can easily transfer these scans to PACS systems, or sync with EMRs via email or automatic exports through your clinic's internal software for seamless documentation.