CHISON SonoAI and Handheld Ultrasound

CHISON Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. is an ultrasound manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. It sells cart-based, portable and handheld ultrasound systems and states it is present in more than 100 countries.

The handheld line includes SonoEye, and portable models include SonoAir and SonoGO. SonoAI adds AI modules across specialties: auto ejection fraction and strain for cardiac, SonoOB for obstetrics, AI lesion contouring with BI-RADS and TI-RADS classification for breast and thyroid, and POCUS tools for B-lines, nerve identification and bladder volume.

• SonoEye: handheld ultrasound category with companion app.
• SonoAI cardiac: auto EF, strain and strain rate.
• SonoAI OB: obstetric measurement tools such as SonoOB and SonoFollicle.
• SonoAI breast and thyroid: automatic lesion contouring with BI-RADS and TI-RADS classification.
• SonoAI POCUS: B-line measurement, nerve identification, bladder volume, diaphragm motion.
• Needle guidance: SuperNeedle+ and SonoNeedle for procedures.

Primary care and emergency units in Vietnam can use handheld units with AI bladder and lung tools. Sports medicine and rehabilitation centers can use portable MSK scanning. Breast and thyroid screening clinics can use AI lesion contouring.

Handheld, portable and cart options let one vendor cover primary care through specialist exams. AI modules automate measurements and view identification, reducing operator dependence. EU MDR certification of the full range was announced in 2025-07, and the site lists CE, FDA and other certifications. Presence in more than 100 countries indicates an established export channel.

Ultrasound is moving out of radiology departments into primary care, emergency and sports medicine, with AI reducing operator dependence. Chinese manufacturers are competing on price in emerging markets, which matters for Vietnamese hospitals comparing handheld and portable options.

Founded 1996, headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China per the site. EU MDR certification for the full digital color ultrasound range announced 2025-07-23. Site lists CE, FDA, CMD, CSA and KFDA certifications and claims presence in more than 100 countries.