EchoPAC Software Only
by GE HealthCare
· Based in United States →
— Connect anytime, anywhere. An advanced processing and reporting ultrasound tool.
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Regulatory Status Disclosed
Overview
EchoPAC Software Only by GE HealthCare is a dedicated clinical workstation software package designed for the post-acquisition review, analysis, and reporting of multi-dimensional ultrasound images. It is primarily utilized by cardiologists, sonographers, and vascular specialists within clinical, hospital, and research settings.
The software integrates into existing clinical workflows by allowing clinicians to perform detailed diagnostic analyses offline, freeing up ultrasound scanners for patient examinations. It supports images acquired from the GE HealthCare Vivid family of scanners, as well as standard DICOM images from multi-vendor ultrasound fleets. This compatibility enables centralized data management and consistent analysis across diverse equipment.
Notable capabilities of EchoPAC Software Only include:
- AI-Driven Automation: Features automated tools such as AI Auto Measure 2D, Auto Doppler Spectrum Recognition, and Easy AutoEF to streamline routine measurements and reduce manual clicks.
- Advanced Quantification: Provides access to advanced cardiac applications, including Automated Function Imaging (AFI) for left ventricle, left atrium, and right ventricle, alongside Myocardial Work analysis.
- Multi-Dimensional Analysis: Supports 2D, 4D, and multi-dimensional parametric image processing, including 3D volume assessment and quantification via Open4D.
- Flexible Integration: Connects with reporting and archiving systems like ViewPoint 6, Centricity Cardio Enterprise, or third-party PACS, and supports remote access configurations.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- AI-Powered Measurements (e.g., Easy Auto EF, AI Auto Measure 2D, Easy AFI LV)
- Comprehensive Cardiac Quantification (e.g., strain, 4D measurements, myocardial work, ejection fraction)
- Multi-Vendor Compatibility (supports GE Vivid and non-GE ultrasound devices, DICOM images)
- Seamless Integration with PACS, EMR, ViewPoint 6, and Centricity
- Remote and Offline Access for image review and processing
- Advanced Visualization (e.g., HD Color, 4D color flow rendering, HDliveu2122)
- Reporting and Archiving functionality
- DICOM Compliant for data transfer
- Dongle-free operation (for newer versions/deployments)
- Personalized measurement protocols
Use Cases
- Diagnostic review and analysis of ultrasound images
- Post-processing of 2D, 3D, and 4D ultrasound images
- Comprehensive cardiac function assessment (strain, ejection fraction, myocardial work)
- Vascular and abdominal ultrasound image analysis
- Patient record management and reporting
- Streamlining echocardiography workflow and reporting
What Physicians Need to Know
ECG/EKG Analysis Capability
EchoPAC Software Only records ECG, phono, and three auxiliary traces with raw data capture, enabling review of digital raw data from Vivid scanners.
Echocardiography AI Features
EchoPAC incorporates powerful AI-based technology to streamline tasks and enhance workflow efficiency. Key features include AI Auto Measure Spectrum Recognition, AI Auto Measure 2D (reducing clicks for standard 2D measurements by up to 80%), Easy AutoEF (providing EF measurements in one click in under 15 seconds), and Easy AFI LV (delivering global and segmental strain and Ejection Fraction measurements in one click in under 15 seconds). It also offers MyoCardial Work for advanced myocardial function assessment, Open 4D for vendor-agnostic 4D analysis, 4D Automatic Valve assessment, and MV assessment for rapid mitral valve quantification. Advanced 4D analysis tools like 4D Auto LVQ, 4D LV Mass, and 4D Strain are available.
Cardiac CT/MRI Analysis
While primarily an ultrasound post-processing tool, EchoPAC can view and analyze DICOM images from other ultrasound systems and supports DICOM media read. When integrated with ViewPoint 6, it offers AI-based quantification tools including CT Fusion technology.
Arrhythmia Detection Accuracy
EchoPAC records ECG traces. However, the provided information does not detail specific AI-driven arrhythmia detection accuracy features within EchoPAC Software Only itself, beyond ECG trace recording for workflow.
Heart Failure Risk Prediction
The provided information does not explicitly state that EchoPAC Software Only includes AI-driven heart failure risk prediction as a direct feature. Research in this area is being conducted by other entities using AI analysis of ultrasound heart scans.
Cardiac Monitoring Integration
EchoPAC offers seamless workflow integration, supporting DICOM SR transfers to reporting systems. It can be integrated with GE HealthCare ViewPointu2122 6, Centricityu2122 Cardio Enterprise, or third-party PACS vendors. It allows access to images from any acquisition system, regardless of brand, and supports multi-vendor ultrasound fleets.
AHA/ACC Guideline Alignment
When used with ViewPoint 6, EchoPAC utilizes customizable templates based on standard BSE/EACVI protocols for various echo exams. Parameter annotation in EchoPAC also follows ASE standards.
Real-Time Alert Capability
The primary function of EchoPAC Software Only is post-processing, analysis, and reporting of ultrasound images. The provided information does not explicitly mention real-time alert capabilities for critical findings within the software.
Physician Tip
Physicians can leverage EchoPAC Software Only for comprehensive offline analysis and reporting of 2D, 4D, and multi-dimensional echocardiography images, freeing up ultrasound systems for more patients. The integrated AI-powered tools, such as Easy AutoEF and Easy AFI LV, significantly reduce manual measurement time and enhance consistency, improving diagnostic confidence. Its multi-vendor compatibility allows for a unified review of images from various ultrasound machines. Remote access capabilities further enhance workflow flexibility, enabling analysis and diagnosis from any connected workstation. The advanced quantification tools, including MyoCardial Work and 4D valve assessment, provide deeper insights into cardiac function.
EchoPAC Software Only is designed for seamless integration into existing cardiology workflows. It supports DICOM standards for image and data transfer, allowing connectivity with GE HealthCare's ViewPointu2122 6 and Centricityu2122 Cardio Enterprise, as well as various third-party PACS and EMR systems. The software's multi-vendor compatibility ensures that images from different ultrasound manufacturers can be viewed, analyzed, and processed, centralizing the post-processing workflow. A single server update can maintain an entire EchoPAC fleet, simplifying IT management. Remote access is enabled via network connectivity, including Citrix for EchoPAC Plug-in deployments.
Details
| Category | Cardiology AI |
| Pricing | Contact vendor for pricing — Contact vendor for pricing; Reseller lists $4,500.00 for v203 Software Only |
| Deployment | Software installed directly on customer PC hardware or hosted by a generalized PACS host workstation; also available with centralized server installation for EchoPAC Connect. |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated EchoPAC Software Only / EchoPAC Plug-in received FDA 510(k) clearance (K220940) on July 22, 2022, as an Automated Radiological Image Processing Software (Class II) intended for diagnostic review and analysis of ultrasound images, patient record management, and reporting. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Cardiology, Radiology |
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Press & Coverage
Industrial Cyber
GE HealthCare warns on ultrasound vulnerabilities, Geisinger leverages Best Buy/Geek Squad for RPM, telehealth aids NYC shelter homeless, Fay raises $25M, ClearDATA's AWS distinction, Validic's MedTech award
GE HealthCare issued a warning about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its ultrasound devices, including EchoPAC Software Only, which could be exploited for unencrypted communication, unencrypted databases, and hardcoded credentials. Nozomi Networks Labs identified these vulnerabilities, recommending measures like not leaving devices unattended and blocking incoming connections to workstations with the software installed on unprotected networks.
2024-05
Nozomi Networks
Vulnerabilities on GE HealthCare Vivid Ultrasound Could Allow Malicious Insiders to Locally Install Ransomware, Access and Manipulate Patient Data
Nozomi Networks Labs discovered 11 vulnerabilities in GE HealthCare's Vivid ultrasound family and its companion software, EchoPAC Software Only. These vulnerabilities could enable malicious insiders to install ransomware and access or manipulate patient data.
2024-05
accessdata.fda.gov
EchoPAC Software Only / EchoPAC Plug-in 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics submitted a 510(k) premarket notification for EchoPAC Software Only / EchoPAC Plug-in, which provides image processing, analysis, and reporting for ultrasound images. The submission concluded that the device is substantially equivalent to its predicate device, K220940, based on design similarities and performance testing.
2025-07
GlobeNewswire
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC): 2025 Product Pipeline and Strategy Analysis Report
A report on GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.'s 2025 product pipeline and strategy mentions the EchoPAC Software Only / EchoPAC Plug-in as part of its offerings. The report provides insights into the company's pipeline products, including development stages, regulatory paths, and technical specifications.
2025-10
PMC (BMJ Publishing Group Limited)
Real-time deep learning-based image guiding and automated left ventricular measurements to reduce test-retest variability
A study published in December 2025 utilized EchoPAC software only (V.204; GE HealthCare) for manual measurements in an investigation of AI-assisted echocardiography. The research aimed to reduce variability in left ventricular measurements using real-time operator guidance and automated measurements.
2025-12
European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice
Echocardiographic reference ranges of myocardial work indices from the HUNT4Echo study
A January 2026 article details a study where myocardial work analyses were performed using EchoPAC software (version 206, GE HealthCare). The study established echocardiographic reference ranges of myocardial work indices from the HUNT4Echo study.
2026-01
PMC (PLOS ONE)
Left atrial strain reveals subclinical dysfunction in children after successful coarctation repair
Research published in March 2026 used EchoPAC Software Only version 206 (GE Healthcare) for offline analysis of left atrial strain in children after coarctation repair. The study aimed to reveal subclinical dysfunction in these patients.
2026-03
GE HealthCare (Thailand)
EchoPAC | GE HealthCare (Thailand)
GE HealthCare highlights EchoPAC Software Only and EchoPAC Plug-in as advanced solutions for ultrasound image review, interpretation, reporting, and archiving. These solutions offer fast workflow, state-of-the-art accuracy with access to Vivid scanner tools, and a comfortable user experience.
2026-07
Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
EchoPAC Software Only incorporates AI-based features like Easy AFI LV, Easy AutoEF, and AI Auto Measure 2D to automate routine measurements such as global and segmental strain, ejection fraction, and 2D dimensions. This significantly reduces manual clicks and measurement time, enhancing workflow efficiency and potentially decreasing inter-observer variability.
Key AI features include Easy AFI LV for one-click strain and EF measurements, Easy AutoEF for automated ejection fraction, and AI Auto Measure 2D for streamlined 2D dimension acquisition. These tools aim to provide faster, more reproducible results, allowing physicians to focus more on interpretation and patient care rather than tedious manual tasks.
EchoPAC Software Only is DICOM compliant for image and data transfer, which is a foundational aspect of secure medical imaging. For comprehensive HIPAA compliance, especially with AI, it would need to adhere to standards like data encryption, access controls, audit trails, and potentially de-identification of Protected Health Information (PHI), typically governed by a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the vendor.
While AI tools like EchoPAC can enhance efficiency and provide automated measurements, the physician retains ultimate responsibility for diagnostic interpretation and clinical decisions. AI outputs should be viewed as assistive tools, and clinicians must exercise their professional judgment, especially considering potential limitations or biases in AI algorithms.
Several alternatives offer AI-powered cardiac imaging analysis, including Us2.ai, Arterys Cardio AI, EchoGo, and solutions from vendors like Siemens (syngo.via) and Philips (IntelliSpace Cardiovascular). These platforms often provide automated measurements, advanced visualization, and workflow integration, with some focusing on specific modalities or cloud-based solutions.
Specific pricing for EchoPAC Software Only is typically not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry with GE HealthCare or authorized distributors. It is common for medical software solutions to have licensing fees, and AI features or ongoing support, including updates and maintenance, may be bundled or offered as separate subscriptions.
The accuracy of AI algorithms can be affected by poor image quality, potentially requiring more manual adjustments and increasing measurement time. AI models are also dependent on the data they were trained on, which can introduce biases if the training data is not diverse enough, potentially leading to inaccuracies in varied clinical presentations.
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| Last Verified: 2026-04-18 | First Added: 2026-04-18