General Ultrasound in Minnesota

Sonex Health develops ultrasound-guided minimally invasive surgical solutions for musculoskeletal (MSK) procedures, focusing on carpal tunnel release and trigger finger release. The company's technology enables physicians to perform these procedures in office or procedure room settings using real-time ultrasound guidance, local anesthesia, and minimal incisions typically closed without sutures. Clinical evidence demonstrates faster patient recovery—return to normal activities within days rather than weeks—compared to traditional endoscopic approaches. Sonex Health operates the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures, providing comprehensive professional education including self-guided web-based training, educational webinars, on-site cadaver training programs, and access to a state-of-the-art training laboratory. The company has completed patient enrollment in randomized controlled clinical trials (TUTOR study) and published real-world outcome data in peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, MISSION Registry). Products are designed on the principle of "refined simplicity," delivering elegant, effective solutions for hand and wrist surgical interventions. The company serves orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and other physicians seeking minimally invasive alternatives to traditional open or endoscopic techniques. Sonex Health is positioned as both a medical device and education/training provider in the growing field of ultrasound-guided surgical procedures.

Medistim ASA is a Norwegian medical device manufacturer headquartered in Oslo, with 40 years of innovation in surgical quality assurance. The company is a global leader in transit-time flow measurement (TTFM) and high-frequency ultrasound imaging systems for intraoperative assessment. Medistim manufactures three primary product lines: MiraQ Cardiac (combining ultrasound imaging and TTFM for cardiac surgery), MiraQ Vascular (designed for vascular and transplant surgery), and MiraQ Ultimate (dual-purpose system for both cardiac and vascular procedures). These systems enable surgeons to evaluate graft patency, anastomotic quality, and vessel integrity in real time during cardiac, vascular, and transplant procedures. The company serves hospitals and surgical centers globally through regional distribution partners and direct subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Japan, and other countries. Medistim products are supported by clinical evidence from rigorous studies and are backed by comprehensive training, education, and technical support services. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Horten, Norway, and provides customer service, accounts receivable support, and technical assistance through regional offices. Medistim emphasizes regulatory compliance, clinical rigor, and surgeon education through its EduQ online learning platform and Clinical Application Specialist training programs.

Vitacon US, LLC is the North American sales, service, and contract manufacturer for Vitacon AS (Trondheim, Norway). The company specializes in the design, development, and distribution of the VitaScan LT series—fully automatic USB ultrasound bladder scanners. The VitaScan LT portfolio includes models eVue, cVue, C5, and C6, which employ dual-plane, auto-rotating, and auto-tracking ultrasound technology to calculate bladder volume in real-time without requiring sonographer training. These portable instruments are marketed for long-term care, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, acute care, emergency departments, surgery centers, and urology clinics. Vitacon US provides comprehensive support including calibration services, warranty registration, RMA processing, and technical documentation. The company maintains both shipping and mailing addresses in Minnesota and operates an online store for product sales and quotations.