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bkActiv Intra-Operative Ultrasound System - Ultrasound

Reference: 1616
Type: Capital Savings
Start Date: 2 October 2026
Expiry Date: 31 March 2027

10% off framework price for the bkActiv ultrasound system and additional savings when purchasing multiple probes.

bkActiv is a high-resolution, real-time intra-operative ultrasound system for operating theatres, aimed here at new users in upper gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary and general surgery. Patients undergoing laparoscopic bile duct exploration or cholecystectomy can face pathway delays waiting for on-table cholangiograms and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), which also depend on radiographer availability.

Bringing real-time imaging into theatre supports assessment of biliary anatomy and possible common bile duct stones during the procedure, which for suitable patients may reduce reliance on separate MRCP investigations, on-table cholangiography and in some cases endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Dual Live Compare allows live image comparison, alongside stored image compare and a mirror image view on the touchscreen, and sensitive colour Doppler shows blood flow during complex surgery.

The I12C4f (9066) transducer adds a four-way flexible laparoscopic tip for access to difficult-to-reach abdominal anatomy and is fully immersible for sterilisation. Surgeons retain control within the sterile field using the bkActiv remote, with adjustable monitor positioning.

Features and Benefits

  • High-resolution, real-time intra-operative ultrasound designed for use in theatre.
  • Supports assessment of biliary anatomy and possible common bile duct stones during surgery.
  • May reduce reliance on separate MRCP and on-table cholangiography for suitable patients.
  • Dual Live Compare enables live image comparison during the procedure.
  • Stored image compare and mirror image view available on the touchscreen.
  • Sensitive colour Doppler visualises blood flow during complex surgery.
  • I12C4f (9066) transducer adds a four-way flexible laparoscopic tip.
  • Fully immersible 9066 transducer supports sterilisation between cases.
  • Surgeon control within the sterile field using the bkActiv remote.
  • Access to a separate 9066 multi-probe discount alongside the console saving.

This offer is over and above the standard discount available through the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement. The discount is a fixed term offer. All orders must be placed before 31 March 2027.

For more information, please contact

Paris Lowcock

Category Manager – Ultrasound

paris.lowcock@supplychain.nhs.uk

07870 900754

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