Rapid scanning of localized and regional lymphedema
LymphScanner
The only device for rapid detection and evaluation of localized lymphedema and tracking of treatment interventions of chronic lymphedema.
LymphScanner – Lymphedema detection and assessment (PWC)
The LymphScanner is a non-invasive hand-held lymphedema measurement device. It measures localized percentage water content (PWC) in lymphedema of human skin after surgery for breast cancer or gynecological cancers. The device consists of the main unit and the easily cleanable measurement probe. It can be used to aid in forming a clinical evaluation of skin edema at any soft tissue site of the body by a health care professional. The measurement results are displayed in seconds after applying the measurement probe on the skin surface.
Measuring the percentage water content (PWC) of the tissue is useful in early detection of lymphedema and in follow-up of lymphedema treatments. PWC values vary by measurement site and thus a measurement method capable of rapid skin scanning helps lymphologists and therapists to get spatial information on the regional extent of lymphedema. Get quote on LymphScanner.
LymphScanner is a CE marked medical device (CE0537). FDA clearance 510(k).
Benefits
- Only scientifically tested device for measuring localized lymphedema
- Highly sensitive measurement for early lymphedema occurring in skin due to dermal backflow
- Objective, clinical lymphedema measurement without disposables
- Rapid spot and skin scanning measurements virtually at all skin sites
- Tracking of lymphedema sites for treatment interventions
- Percentage water content (PWC) display illustrates changes in local interstitial fluid
- Non-gel measurement without disposables
- Force-monitored noninvasive probe touching the skin
- Extremely practical one-button operation
- Fully portable with rechargeable battery
- Wireless PC connection for data transfer and storage in spot measurements
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FAQs
FAQs
LymphScanner measures localized tissue water content to detect and monitor lymphedema. Using tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology, it provides results as percentage water content (PWC), enabling fast and reliable evaluation of swelling in skin and subcutis.
If you're looking to measure skin hydration in medical settings, see MoistureMeterD Compact and Multiprobe MoistureMeterD.
LymphScanner is used by clinicians, researchers, and therapists in oncology, lymphology, and rehabilitation by health care professionals. It supports both research studies on edema and routine clinical practice for tracking treatment progress with lymphedema patients.
LymphScanner is based on tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology, which measures how electromagnetic waves interact with tissue. This non-invasive principle allows repeatable and accurate tissue water measurement without the need for gels or disposables.
If you're measuring skin hydration, see our MoistureMeters.
Unlike tape measurement or water displacement, which provide only limb volume changes, LymphScanner enables localized lymphedema assessment at specific sites. This makes it possible to detect subtle or early edema, and it can be used to locate the onset sites of edema that traditional methods might miss.
Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) and tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology are both established methods for lymphedema assessment, and many clinics use them as complementary tools. BIS estimates extracellular fluid volume across an entire limb segment using surface electrodes, making it suited for tracking overall limb fluid status and comparing differences between limbs.
LymphScanner uses TDC technology to measure local tissue water content at specific anatomical sites. Since lymphedema often begins as localized fluid accumulation, this site-specific approach can support early detection of subtle changes that limb-level methods may not capture.
Repeated measurements at standardized sites also help monitor treatment response and identify areas with the greatest fluid accumulation. In practice, LymphScanner offers a fast, cost-effective solution for clinical lymphedema measurement. No electrodes, gels, or disposables are needed, and results are available in seconds.
Yes. LymphScanner is particularly useful for BCRL assessment, allowing clinicians to detect early changes in arm tissue water after surgery or radiotherapy. This supports timely interventions that improve long-term patient outcomes.
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Choosing the right instrument for lymphedema and tissue water assessment
LymphScanner is the newest edition of our MoistureMeter product family, specializing in rapid, localized lymphedema detection and monitoring. LymphScanner utilizes the same technology as the MoistureMeterD Compact and M25 probe of the MoistureMeterD multiprobe system. LymphScanner is the newest edition of MoistureMeter product family with most advanced features for lymphedema assessment.
- MoistureMeterD Compact is a portable tissue water meter designed for tissue water and edema measurements. It is the previous version of LymphScanner, offering the same measurement depth.
- Multiprobe MoistureMeterD measures water distribution across multiple skin depths (0.5–5.0 mm), enabling layered insights into swelling and tissue fluid balance. The Multiprobe system is the first edition of our lymphedema measurement technology.
- SkinFibroMeter fibrosis and induration assessment tool supports detection of subcutaneous stiffness and fibrotic changes, complementing edema measurements in chronic lymphedema cases.
As the measurement technology between MoistureMeterD Compact and LymphScanner is the same, scientific studies referring MoistureMeterD Compact also apply to LymphScanner and vice versa.
Use cases in lymphedema detection and tissue water monitoring
The LymphScanner is a professional use device for lymphedema and localized tissue water detection, assessment and monitoring. LymphScanner is widely used in oncology, rehabilitation, and clinical research. It enables precise evaluation of localized lymphedema by providing percentage water content (PWC) values through the tissue dielectric constant (TDC) method.
The device is applied to track treatment outcomes such as compression therapy or manual lymph drainage, detect breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) at an early stage, and monitor chronic edema progression.
LymphScanner is capable of pinpointing the focal spots of edema to focus treatment on the areas of most fluid build up. Early detection also prevents the further progression of lymphedema and its more severe complications. With its portability, non-invasive design, and rapid measurement speed, the LymphScanner functions as a trusted handheld lymphedema detection tool for both clinical and research environments.
