TWINSBURG, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. today announced the availability of the HI VISION Preirus ultrasound scanner to the U.S. market. The award winning design packages powerful imaging electronics with unique ergonomics into a compact, easy to use system. Preirus is the first ultrasound system to use Cell Processor technology and “Smart Touch” operation featuring a touch screen integrated with the LCD display for increased scanning efficiency.