Velacur
Overview
Velacur by Sonic Incytes is an AI-guided, portable, point-of-care ultrasound elastography device designed for the non-invasive assessment and management of chronic liver diseases, such as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly NASH). It is not an AI tool for a physician directory.
The device utilizes proprietary S-WAVE technology and an external activation source, similar to Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE), to generate shear waves throughout the liver. It provides 3D volumetric measurements of liver tissue stiffness (elasticity), attenuation (fat content), and Velacur Determined Fat Fraction (VDFF). Velacur boasts a measurement depth of up to 15 cm and a 3D tissue sample volume of up to 100 cm³, offering deeper and larger samples than traditional transient elastography.
Its artificial intelligence (AI) features include an Organ Guide, which overlays the B-Mode image to identify and color-code organs, making liver localization easier for operators, including those without extensive sonography experience. The Wave Quality Detector provides real-time feedback to optimize wave quality during a scan. These AI-powered tools enhance accuracy and enable confident measurements.
The procedure is quick, comfortable, and non-invasive, typically taking 5-10 minutes and can be performed by any trained medical professional after a one-day training session.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- AI-guided real-time operation (Organ Guide, Wave Quality Detector)
- 3D S-WAVE ultrasound elastography
- Measures liver stiffness (elasticity), attenuation (fat), and VDFF
- Non-invasive, point-of-care solution
- Deeper measurements (up to 15 cm) and larger tissue samples (up to 100 cmu00b3)
- External activation source similar to MRE
- Portable and convenient design
- Suitable for high-BMI patients
- Single probe for various body types
- Real-time results for immediate clinical assessment
Use Cases
- Assessment of liver fibrosis and steatosis
- Diagnosis and monitoring of MASLD/NAFLD
- Diagnosis and monitoring of MASH/NASH
- Management of chronic liver disease patients
- Early detection of liver disease progression
- Point-of-care liver health screening
What Physicians Need to Know
Velacur offers a non-invasive, point-of-care solution for the early detection and ongoing monitoring of chronic liver diseases like MASLD and MASH. Its AI-guided features simplify operation, making it accessible for various medical professionals to perform accurate liver stiffness and fat assessments. Physicians can leverage Velacur's quantitative measurements (elasticity, attenuation, VDFF) to track disease progression and evaluate treatment response, particularly changes in liver steatosis, which is a key predictor of therapeutic success. Integrating these objective measurements into routine patient management can enhance clinical decision-making and facilitate timely interventions.
Velacur is a portable, standalone point-of-care ultrasound device. While it does not integrate directly with endoscopy systems, its output of quantitative liver health data (stiffness and fat measurements) is crucial for comprehensive patient management. Seamless integration of this data into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems would be beneficial for longitudinal tracking, clinical workflow efficiency, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Details
| Category | Gastroenterology AI, Radiology & Imaging AI |
| Pricing |
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| Deployment | On-premise (portable device) |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated Velacur (K233977) received FDA 510(k) clearance on September 4, 2024, for its Velacur Determined Fat Fraction (VDFF) measurement. Earlier versions of Velacur also received FDA clearance, with AI-powered features cleared in May 2023, and the enhanced Velacur ONE receiving clearance in August 2025. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Gastroenterology, Radiology |
What the Web Says
Velacur is a non-invasive, point-of-care ultrasound device designed to assess liver health by measuring liver stiffness and fat (steatosis). It utilizes S-WAVE technology and 3D imaging, offering diagnostic accuracy comparable to MRI elastography and PDFF. Physicians and studies suggest it is a valuable tool for managing chronic liver diseases like fatty liver disease (MASLD/NAFLD) and steatohepatitis (MASH). It is considered a safe and easy-to-use method, even for children and young adults.
Overall: PositiveStrengths
- Non-invasive and painless procedure.
- High diagnostic accuracy comparable to MRI elastography and PDFF.
- More effective than FibroScan at measuring liver fat (steatosis), especially in severe cases.
- Equally effective as FibroScan at all fibrosis stages.
- Quick procedure (around 5-10 minutes) with immediate results.
- Portable and can be used in a physician's office, reducing the need for referrals to MRI centers.
Limitations
- Some patients on medications that slow digestion (e.g., Ozempic) may need extended fasting for conclusive results.
- In the lower range of stiffness tests, there might be a wider error range.
- Limited information available from independent tech reviewers, G2, and Capterra.
- Some users on Reddit have expressed confusion about comparing Velacur kPa scores to FibroScan legends, indicating a need for clearer comparative guidelines.
- Patients with electronic implantable devices (e.g., pacemakers) are contraindicated.
- Initial users may be inexperienced, though comprehensive training and remote assistance are provided.
Based on reviews from: Reddit, Landmark Digestive Health, Fatty Liver Foundation, GI Health, Capital Digestive Care, PMC (National Institutes of Health), Clinical Trials.gov, Sonic Incytes, Diagnostic Imaging, YouTube, Lippincott
Last updated: 2026-07-21
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