At the 55th International Annual Conference of the German Society for Perfusion and Technical Medicine (DGPTM), SONOTEC presents SONOFLOW | AVA, the world's first portable flow meter with touch display for additional blood flow monitoring in cardiopulmonary support systems.
From November 13 to 15, 2026, the DGPTM Annual Conference will take place at the Congress Center Leipzig. At booth #18, SONOTEC will present SONOFLOW | AVA, a revolutionary sensor innovation for monitoring the extracorporeal blood flow in addition to the ECMO or heart-lung machine already in use. The portable clamp-on flow meter with integrated touch display provides additional real-time blood flow measurement in cardiopulmonary support systems.
The new SONOFLOW | AVA sensor is the first to combine non-invasive ultrasonic flow measurement with an integrated touch display in a compact sensor housing. With this innovation, SONOTEC further strengthens its position as a technology leader in ultrasonic measurement technology, setting new standards for flexibility, usability, and transparency in extracorporeal perfusion monitoring.
Better Control Through More Information
Monitoring blood flow is an essential component of extracorporeal cardiac support systems. While ECMO and ECLS devices already feature integrated sensors, additional measurement points can be beneficial in certain therapeutic situations. This applies in particular to VVA and VAV applications that use additional cannulas to supply the lower extremities. SONOFLOW | AVA enables additional blood flow measurement at these extra sections of the circulatory system and displays the data in real time. The non-invasive sensor is simply clamped onto the tubing from the outside and measures blood flow continuously, contactless, and with high accuracy.
"With the SONOFLOW | AVA flow meter, we are bringing greater transparency to extracorporeal perfusion. Medical professionals receive reliable, real-time information directly at the patient’s bedside regarding blood flow in branches of the extracorporeal circuit that were previously difficult to measure. This enables compact, rapid, and straightforward visualization of the actual blood flow and can be used to supplement the information already provided by the ECLS system.," explains Felix Kaczmarek, Product Manager Medical Technology at SONOTEC.
A Compact and User-Friendly Sensor for Everyday Clinical Use
The portable sensor requires only a USB-A port and is ready for immediate use. Measurement values and status information are displayed directly on the configurable touch display. In addition, key parameters such as flow direction, display orientation, and desired minimum and maximum flow rates can be easily adjusted.
Safe and Reliable Technology
The SONOFLOW | AVA flow meter is based on the proven sensor platform of the SONOFLOW CO.56 Pro V2.0 series, which is integrated into ECMO and heart-lung machines worldwide. The sensors feature a comprehensive safety concept, including fail-safe design and watchdog functions. During the product launch phase, SONOFLOW | AVA sensors will be available for 3/8" × 3/32" tubing, with additional sensor sizes to follow.
With the introduction of the SONOFLOW | AVA sensor, SONOTEC underlines its role as an innovation leader in ultrasonic measurement technology for medical applications. At booth #18, visitors can learn about SONOTEC’s comprehensive product portfolio, which ranges from flow-bubble sensors and flow meters to air bubble detectors and blood leak detectors. All sensors meet the high standards required for components used in medical devices, such as ECMO or dialysis machines.
Visit SONOTEC from November 13 to 15, 2026, at booth #18 at DGPTM Annual Conference at the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL).