3M-Eko: new digital stethoscope in Italy

“For physicians, auscultation is an access point for making critical diagnoses. Being able to confidently assess heart and lung sounds helps ensure the best possible cardiac and lung care.” This is the premise of the recent close collaboration between 3M Littmann * Stethoscopes and Eko with the aim of creating synergies between two excellences in the field of stethoscopes and digital innovation. Also in Italy comes the 3M Littmann ‘Core’ digital stethoscope that allows doctors access to analog and digital auscultation options and can connect to Eko’s software app via Bluetooth. “3M Littmann Stethoscopes is at the forefront of innovation and quality of auscultation, and we are happy that our most advanced stethoscope will also be available in Italy,” said Alessandro Lofoco, Regional Division Sales Leader, Medical Solutions Division, 3M Italy. “The new digital stethoscope – details – combines the superior acoustics of the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with digital technology and software from Eko to contribute and improve doctors’ auscultation assessments.” The collaboration between 3M Littmann Stethoscopes and Eko brings together two companies solutions that focus on providing complete healthcare solutions to achieve better patient outcomes. “The collaboration with 3M Littmann Stethoscopes – says Connor Landgraf, co-founder and CEO of Eko – allows us to integrate the power of our digital and machine learning technology into the stethoscope used by millions of doctors around the world, to contribute to the success of patients and quality of care in Europe. By combining the 3M Littmann Core digital stethoscope with the Eko software platform, clinicians will be able to take cardiopulmonary care to a whole new level. “