Dr RUKIA
I love using the butterfly, handy surgeons stethoscope
Poor Connection
Whether it’s the device or the app, after 5 years, it be had to replace 2 ultrasound wands. This device is too expensive to not have decent repair options other than we’ll give you a discount on a new one.
Demo only after 7 years
TLDR, after buying your butterfly and paying your subscription fee, after 7 years you should expect to have a demo only model and be forced to buy their newest product.
Bought in 2018 when it came out during my residency. Loved it. $400/year obligatory for first year. Fine. Can’t screenshot without getting a warning every time. Fine. Forcing updates just as you’re about to start scanning a patient. Fine.
Incessant email “offers” to upgrade your device to the newest one. Send to trash.
Then an email in 2025, 7 years later, stating they are abandoning your device from future updates for “security reasons.” Ok, fine. I don’t really need to update, app works fine.
Then you open your app to find big warning signs “NOT FOR PATIENT USE” and “DEMO ONLY.”
Can’t even use color flow or even measure lol.
I thought I bought an ultrasound machine; turns out it was just a 7 year lease.
Using both demo butterfly and my Eagleview (bought few years ago still working well). Eagleview actually fits in pocket and is my go to for diagnostics for that reason.
Butterfly only for needle guidance as the Eagleview does not visualize needle.
If you are going to buy butterfly, buy it used.
Bought in 2018 when it came out during my residency. Loved it. $400/year obligatory for first year. Fine. Can’t screenshot without getting a warning every time. Fine. Forcing updates just as you’re about to start scanning a patient. Fine.
Incessant email “offers” to upgrade your device to the newest one. Send to trash.
Then an email in 2025, 7 years later, stating they are abandoning your device from future updates for “security reasons.” Ok, fine. I don’t really need to update, app works fine.
Then you open your app to find big warning signs “NOT FOR PATIENT USE” and “DEMO ONLY.”
Can’t even use color flow or even measure lol.
I thought I bought an ultrasound machine; turns out it was just a 7 year lease.
Using both demo butterfly and my Eagleview (bought few years ago still working well). Eagleview actually fits in pocket and is my go to for diagnostics for that reason.
Butterfly only for needle guidance as the Eagleview does not visualize needle.
If you are going to buy butterfly, buy it used.
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Best Value Buy
One of the best medical purchases I’ve ever made. Brings patient interaction back. Great immediate clinical value in the ICU and clinic. Highly recommend.
Depends on context
Your review of this machine is going to depend dramatically on your context. We previously had a different probe which worked with our iPad and it was much, much better but was apparently discontinued. If you are used to using a portable GE machine, this ultrasound is atrocious. If you’re used to not having one I’m sure it’s a nice addition. Our administration replaced nicer machines with these so they are understandably not well received.
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