Vave Universal Probe

Vave Health is a medical technology company in San Jose, California, created by a Stanford University PhD with expertise in miniaturized imaging systems. It aims to make diagnostic imaging affordable at the point of care through ultraportable ultrasound.

The Universal Probe is a wireless, handheld whole-body ultrasound using a single PZT transducer (2-8 MHz) with B-mode, M-mode and Color Doppler, plus a Phased Probe for deep imaging. The app is DICOM-ready with PACS integration, VaveCast streaming and optional encrypted VaveCloud storage. Customers include medical schools and academic centers such as Touro University and Stanford School of Medicine.

• Universal Probe: wireless whole-body ultrasound with a single PZT transducer.
• Phased Probe: deep imaging for cardiac, pulmonary and abdominal exams.
• Imaging modes: B-mode, Deep, M-mode and Color Doppler with exam presets.
• VaveEd: ultrasound education hub with free and premium content.
• DICOM and PACS: image review, annotation and sharing with optional VaveCloud.
• VaveCast: live streaming of scans within Wi-Fi range.

Vietnamese medical universities can equip students with probes for POCUS training. Provincial hospitals can use bedside scans in internal medicine and emergency care. NGOs can supply community clinics.

Single probe covers cardiac, abdominal, lung, bladder, OB/GYN, vascular and MSK presets. No subscription or hidden fees and free software updates are stated on the site. A 3-year warranty is listed. DICOM and PACS support fit hospital workflows.

Handheld ultrasound is becoming a common teaching and bedside tool, and falling prices widen access. Southeast Asian medical schools and provincial hospitals are potential buyers of low-cost wireless probes without recurring fees.

Headquartered in San Jose, California per the 2025-10 press release. Partnered with Inteleos Foundation for underserved communities. CE Mark for the Universal Probe is listed on the site. Awards include Good Design Award and D&AD Pencil.