Philips Azurion (family)

Philips' current-generation interventional imaging platform — introduced 2017 as the successor to the Allura Xper / Allura Clarity families. Shared platform characteristics: ClarityIQ image processing standard, FlexVision large-format monitor, ConnectOS workstation ecosystem, and IntelliSpace integration.

Variants

• Azurion 3 — entry, 12" detector
• Azurion 5 — mid, 15" detector
• Azurion 7 — top, 20" detector; available single-plane and biplane

Shared platform characteristics

• Image processing: ClarityIQ standard — 43–83% dose reduction vs Xper generation at equivalent image quality
• Monitor: FlexVision, configurable layout during procedure
• Hemodynamics: Xper IM; third-party integration via HL7
• Workflow: ProcedureCards, touch-screen control
• Upgrade path: Allura Xper R8.2 → Azurion HE upgrade retains gantry, generator, detector, table; replaces workstation + software

Predecessor

• Allura Xper family

Field guide

• Philips Azurion field guide

Clinical applications

• PCI
• TAVR
• Aneurysm Coiling (biplane 7)
• EP Ablation