systemButterflyHandheld Ultrasoundfamily: iq

Butterfly iQ3

Family: Butterfly iQ · Modality: Handheld Ultrasound

Current-generation Butterfly probe — "P4.1" silicon chip, improved deep-tissue penetration, and AI-assisted auto-measurements (bladder volume, ejection fraction, carotid IMT). Butterfly positions iQ3 as a cart-replacement for many point-of-care use cases.

Variant-specific considerations

  • New silicon generation ("P4.1")
  • AI auto-measurements on-device
  • Same USB-C / Lightning smartphone tether
  • Subscription pricing tiers: Pro (single user) + Enterprise

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Field notes

  • Service and parts sourcing patterns are typical for the manufacturer and modality; see the manufacturer page + modality MOC for broader context.
  • Variant-level differentiators are captured above. Cross-reference sibling variants for features that do not apply to this specific configuration.
  • Consult the modality field guide for failure-mode patterns shared with sibling and predecessor variants.