Linscan Systems was founded in 1982 by Bill Lindgren, the founder of Xenotec Ltd - a company that was merged with Cooper Laboratories in 1981. Xenotec was a leader in the development of the first Ophthalmic ultrasound imaging and eye measuring systems during the 1970's.
During the 1980's, Linscan developed the Intrascan, an intraoperative ultrasound system that was taylored for use by general and vascular surgeons. The Intrascan evolved to become a premiere imaging system in the neurosurgical market. This success came about because of the unique, small tip diameter of the imaging handpieces. and simple-to-operate, portable, and inexpensive imaging system.
Mr. Lindgren, and the engineering team at Linscan also work on contract research projects, including the cold infusion device which was designed to reduce trauma to eyes during surgery, a digital ophthalmic ultrasound system, a USB supported switching system for a multi-player quiz-bowl game platform, the CAB-16, and most recently, research in non-destructive testing of crude oil pipelines, the measurement of wax buildup, and flaw detection in railroad rails.
Linscan Systems produces a leading edge Analog/Digital acquisition board together with a small package Pulser/Receiver Module which are utilized in the current Intrascan WS-300 imaging system which the company sells through its distributors. These boards can be custom configured to meet the requirements of many ultrasound imaging applications.
Linscan manufactures an intraoperative ultrasound (IOU) imaging product, the Intrascan® system, which was first introduced in 1986. Since its introduction, many Intrascan systems have been sold and are still in use throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. The price for a typical system starts at $30,000.
