FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA recently introduced an entirely new DR (direct radiography) product line with a new DR detector, new DR table, and a brand new U-Arm device for general imaging applications, Fuji has a suite of products that together deliver an advanced DR room with the high image quality and productivity that today's radiology departments have come to expect.

"Fuji understands that when a customer is seeking a DR solution, they need systems that can maximize their productivity while maintaining the high level of image quality that their discerning radiologists demand. And that's exactly what we are prepared to deliver," explained Robert Goldy, Fuji's National Marketing Manager, Imaging Systems. "With this brand new DR product line, Fuji is positioned to rival any competitor in this market space."

At the core of this DR product line is Fuji's new solid state DR detector providing imaging performance with the highest spatial resolution and superb DQE. This detector is being introduced in Fuji's Velocity™-Ufp and the Velocity-Tfp digital x-ray systems, which are both part of Fuji's SpeedSuite™, a fully integrated digital room replacement. The Velocity-Ufp is a compact reader for chest and other upright exams. It provides exceptional throughput of up to 240 images per hour. Introduced at RSNA 2006, it will be available for shipping the first quarter of 2007.


The Velocity-Tfp is Fuji's new table system that has been designed to meet the changes in the patient population and can accommodate increased patient weights up 506 pounds. The Velocity-Tfp also incorporates the new solid state detector for superb image quality, and features the same high productivity as the Velocity-Ufp. The Velocity-Tfp is not expected to be available for shipping until the second quarter of 2007.

Rounding out Fuji's new DR product line is the SpeedSuite Unity™1, a flexible U-arm system that is ideal for performing a full range of imaging examinations both in the hospital setting as well as outside the hospital in imaging centers and clinics. Fully motorized, the system can be easily positioned and controlled to do most any exam from chest to extremities. The compact design allows the U-arm to be simply installed with a minimum of room preparation. The SpeedSuite Unity is expected to be available mid 2007.2

Fuji's comprehensive new DR product line works in tandem with Fuji's market leading CR (computed radiography) products, utilizing the same user interface that more than 15,000 RTs across the U.S are already familiar with. When facilities combine Fuji's high productivity DR systems, with CR systems in lower throughput areas, they can achieve the highest quality, most cost effective solution for all of their digital imaging needs.

About FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
As one of the FUJIFILM Corporation family of companies with 70 years of imaging experience and almost $25 billion in sales, FUJIFILM Medical Systems is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and network systems to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. Fuji's family of Imaging Systems products and technologies-including digital x-ray, women's healthcare imaging, dry imagers, and conventional x-ray film and equipment-are tailored to suit many different applications for a variety of imaging environments. The pioneer in the field, Fuji remains the market leader in digital x-ray with products that are clinically proven and constantly evolving to set the standard in digital imaging innovation. Fuji is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

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