The Mindray TE Air is a wireless handheld point-of-care ultrasound transducer, used with the TE Air Mobile App on a mobile device or with the TE X Ultrasound System. It is for scanning at the bedside, in emergency rooms and outside the hospital, and is FDA-cleared for cardiac, abdominal, thoracic and urology exams. Its i3P probe is marketed as the TE Air i3P; the TE Air-Series also includes the TE Air e5M.
- Released
- 2023launched by Mindray
- Probe ports
- Wireless5 GHz Wi-Fi, no host cable
- Display
- None built inuses the host's screen
- Weight
- 199 ± 3 gprobe end
Compatible probes
Phased
- i3P · 2–4 MHz 64 elements; marketed as the TE Air i3P
- i3PA
Specialty
- i5M Convex and linear acoustic data
- e5M Convex and linear; marketed as the TE Air e5M
Specifications
Display
- Display
None built in; the TE Air app uses the host device's screenNo built-in display: the TE Air app runs on the user's mobile device and uses its screen, or the probe works as a wireless transducer with the TE X Ultrasound System.Show allShow less
- Minimum host display
iOS 4.7 in, 1334 × 750; Android phone 6.41 in, 2340 × 1080; pad 10.5 in, 2560 × 1600Minimum host display: iOS, 4.7 in diagonal, 1334 × 750; Android phone, 6.41 in diagonal, 2340 × 1080; Android pad, 10.5 in diagonal, 2560 × 1600.Show allShow less
- Display brightness
Host minimum 400 nit for iOS and Android phones, 200 nit for the Android padHost minimum 400 nit for the iOS and Android phone platforms and 200 nit for the Android pad; the iOS host needs automatic screen-brightness adjustment to ambient light.Show allShow less
Physical
- Weight
199 ± 3 g for i3P and i3PA; up to 229 ± 3 g for other probe modelsProbe weight: 199 ± 3 g for i3P, i3PA, z3P, z3Ps, z3Pt and a3Px; 201 ± 3 g for e3P, e3Ps and e3Pt; ≤229 ± 3 g for i5M, z5M, z5Ms, z5Mt, e5M, e5Ms, e5Mt and a5Mx.Show allShow less
- Dimensions
46.5 × 33 × 170 mm for i3P and i3PA; 70 × 33 × 170 mm for i5M, z5M, e5M and a5Mx modelsProbe dimensions: 46.5 × 33 × 170 mm for i3P, i3PA, z3P, z3Ps, z3Pt, a3Px, e3P, e3Ps and e3Pt; 70 × 33 × 170 mm for i5M, z5M, z5Ms, z5Mt, e5M, e5Ms, e5Mt and a5Mx.Show allShow less
- Controls
Touch control in the app, designed for one hand; probe power key and multifunction buttonTouch control on the host device's screen through the TE Air app, designed for one-hand operation (slide in the image area to change depth); on the probe, a power key (long press for on/off, press to show battery) and a multifunction button with a preset function.Show allShow less
- Water and dust rating
IP68 waterproof and dustproof; immersible in compatible disinfectantsIP68 waterproof and dustproof; withstands complete immersion in compatible disinfectants for high-level disinfection. The probe's USB connector is not waterproof and is never immersed.Show allShow less
Power & battery
- Battery
- Built-in probe battery, 3.85 V DC, 1650 mAh
- Scanning time
Over 60 min of scanning; at least 80 min in B mode at 40% freeze, 60% scan timeOver 60 minutes of scanning time. At least 80 min on battery for probe models i3P, i3PA, z3P, z3Ps, z3Pt, e3P, e3Ps, e3Pt and a3Px (B mode, 40% freeze time, 60% scan time, fully charged); not less than 50 min of continuous B-mode scanning from a full charge for listed models including the i3P, i3PA and i5M.Show allShow less
- Charging
Magnetic charging cable, 5 V or 9 V input, 3 A max; 0–100% in no more than 45 minFast charging through a magnetic charging cable at the probe's charging port; input 5 V or 9 V, 3 A max. 0–100% in no more than 45 min by cable with a 5 V / 3 A adapter or in the Air Capsule; a 35-minute fast charge, with start and end levels not stated. Mindray does not supply power adapters or wireless charging docks.Show allShow less
- Air Capsule
Case and charger in one; up to three wireless recharges; 3.6 V DC, 3000 mAh batteryProtective case and portable charger in one; recharges the TE Air wirelessly up to three times; 3.6 V DC, 3000 mAh battery; charges the probe through magnetic pogo-pin contacts. Capsule charging 0–100%: no more than 4 hours by Type-C cable, no more than 8 hours on a wireless dock.Show allShow less
Connectivity & options
- Probe-to-host connection
- Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 5 GHz, WPA2 (PSK) encryption; no cable to the host
- Host devices
TE Air app on iOS 13.0+ or Android 10.0+ mobile devices, or the TE X Ultrasound SystemThe TE Air app on iOS or Android mobile devices running iOS 13.0 or above or Android 10.0 or above, or the TE X Ultrasound System; the TEX20 Ultrasound System is also a compatible host, and K250024 added AirSight, Mindray's customized Android platform.Show allShow less
- Minimum host hardware
iOS: A10, 128 GB, 2 GB RAM; Android phone: Snapdragon 855, 256 GB, 8 GB RAM…Minimum host hardware: iOS, A10 processor, 128 GB storage, 2 GB running memory; Android phone, Snapdragon 855, 256 GB storage, 8 GB running memory; Android pad, Snapdragon 855, 128 GB storage, 6 GB running memory.Show allShow less
- Connectivity
PACS; DICOM/HL7 over Wi-Fi; DICOM storage and WorkList with DICOM modules; LDAP, TricefyPACS connectivity; DICOM/HL7 at the application layer over Wi-Fi; DICOM storage and DICOM WorkList when configured with DICOM modules; interfaces to LDAP and Tricefy servers; USB Type-C interface to USB 3.0; on-board patient data management.Show allShow less
- Data security
- Role-based access control; patient data encrypted locally and in transmission
- Standard configuration
- Probe with charging cable, system software, accessories and operator's manuals
- Options
Air Capsule, TDI, Extended Connection, AutoEF, iNeedle, iTouch+, Smart Calc, iWorks…Optional configuration: Air Capsule (with charging cable), Tissue Doppler Imaging, Extended Connection, AutoEF, iNeedle, iTouch+, Smart Calc, iWorks and iScanHelper. K240906 added the iNeedle, Smart Calc, iWorks, iScanHelper, iTouch+ and B-Hist (Ellipse, Trace, Spline, Rectangle) software options.Show allShow less
Imaging & software
- Imaging modes
B, M, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, PW; Tissue Harmonic Imaging; TDI optionalB-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, PW and Tissue Doppler Imaging (optional). Modes of operation in K220051: B, M, PWD, Color Doppler, Amplitude Doppler, combined Color+B and Power+B, Tissue Harmonic Imaging and TDI.Show allShow less
- Imaging technology
- Mindray eWave platform; second-generation Single Crystal technology
- Exam presets
Cardiac, Abdomen, Lung, TCI, EM, FAST, EM AAA, Bladder, OB/GYN, VascularDedicated presets for Cardiac, Abdomen, Lung, Transcranial Imaging (TCI), Emergency Medicine (EM), Trauma (FAST), EM Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Bladder, OB/GYN and Vascular.Show allShow less
- AutoEF
- Optional cardiac-mode measurement that draws the trace automatically
- Smart Bladder
- Measurement-menu function; part of the TE Air in K220051
- iClear
- Setting that enhances the image profile
- Living Technology™
- Software-based upgrades; performance updates are part of the standard warranty
- Revision and software
- TE Air iOS app version 4.2; earliest listed version 1.0, dated November 17, 2022
Environment
- Operating environment
- 0 °C to 35 °C; 20% to 85% relative humidity, no condensation; 700 to 1060 hPa
- Storage and transport
- -20 °C to 45 °C
Compliance
- FDA 510(k)
K250024 (2025-05-30), K240906 (2024-07-23), K231685 (2023-10-26), K220051 (2022-03-04)K250024 (decided 2025-05-30); K240906 (2024-07-23); K231685 (2023-10-26); K220051 (2022-03-04), first cleared as the TE Air Diagnostic Ultrasound System. Class II, product codes IYN, IYO and ITX, 21 CFR 892.1550.Show allShow less
- Electrical safety classification
- Internally powered equipment; Type-BF applied part; continuous operation
What to check when buying a used Mindray TE Air
Reject a cracked, swollen or deformed probe
Mindray treats peeling, rifts, bumps, cracks or liquid spill on the probe as the end of its service life.
How: Look over the probe head for cracks or swelling and the body for any deformation or damage.
Have a biomed run the patient leakage test
A probe that fails the test must be taken out of use and handled by Mindray's service engineers.
How: After checking for liquid residue and any scorch or smoke smell, the biomed immerses the probe's acoustic head in sodium chloride solution and measures leakage with a safety analyzer.
Inspect the charging port, cable and adapter
Mindray does not supply the power adapter, so the one offered with the probe has to meet the probe's input rating.
How: Look for damage at the probe's charging port, wrinkles, cracks or aging on the cable, and cracks or swelling on the adapter, then check that its plug seats firmly.
Confirm the built-in battery charges and runs scans
The battery sits inside the probe, and only Mindray-trained technical staff may install or remove it.
How: Charge it with the probe switched on, scan with the probe unplugged, and if runtime seems short, read the battery self-check result.
Common questions about the Mindray TE Air
Is the Mindray TE Air FDA-cleared?
Yes. It was first cleared under 510(k) K220051 on March 4, 2022, as the TE Air Diagnostic Ultrasound System, a Class II device under 21 CFR 892.1550, for abdominal, pediatric, thoracic and pleural, adult and pediatric cardiac, neonatal and adult cephalic, and urology exams.
Three later clearances followed. K231685 (October 26, 2023) added Android support and moved the iOS requirement from iOS 12 to iOS 13; K240906 (July 23, 2024) added small organ, musculoskeletal and peripheral vessel uses, the z3P, z3Ps, z3Pt, e3P, e3Ps, e3Pt, a3Px, i5M, z5M, z5Ms, z5Mt, e5M, e5Ms, e5Mt and a5Mx transducers, and software options; K250024 (May 30, 2025) added AirSight, Mindray's customized Android platform, as a host option.
What is the difference between the TE Air i3P and the TE Air e5M?
The TE Air i3P is a phased-array probe with 64 elements, a 2.0–4.0 MHz bandwidth and 11 exam presets, for cardiac, abdominal, thoracic and pleural, urology and cephalic exams.
The TE Air e5M, announced on November 19, 2025, switches between linear and convex settings and has 22 exam presets, for cardiac, abdominal, thoracic and pleural, OB/GYN, vascular, urology, MSK, nerve and small-organ exams.
Does the Mindray TE Air need a subscription?
No. There is no subscription plan: everything is paid at purchase, and app updates arrive through the app store.
What warranty does Mindray give on the TE Air?
Bought directly from Mindray in North America, the wireless transducer has a 3-year standard warranty covering normal wear and failure, and accessories such as the USB charging cable and the Air Capsule have 1 year.
The phone or tablet that runs the app is not covered, and software performance updates through Living Technology are part of the standard warranty.