Mortara
Mortara displayed its extensive noninvasive cardiology product line that includes ECG, stress, and Holter technologies. Mortara showcased the Q-Stress 6 with Windows 10, which represents the combination of the Quinton and Mortara stress technologies. The Q-Stress has been a market leader in stress testing technology for many years, and the Q-stress 6 system includes the same features that we have seen on the older models, including Mortara’s VERITAS interpretation and analysis algorithm and the wireless acquisition module. Mortara also showcased a full line of ECG systems, which included systems configured for office and hospital use. The ELI380 Electrocardiograph system includes advanced application for critical value alerts, offers a touchscreen, ergonomic display for workflow efficiency, and is designed with infection control in mind. The ELI380 also includes advanced security settings and DICOM, XML, HL7, and PDF reporting for smooth integration into existing IT infrastructure.

Interventional X-Ray

Several vendors such as General Electric and Toshiba were highlighting existing solutions and software with workstations on display. Two significant introductions were from Philips Medical and Siemens Healthineers.

Philips
Philips, which had its new platform, the Azurion series, was the only vendor with an actual system on display at the show. It offers the core imaging and software technology that has been available in the Allura Xper and AlluraClarity solutions, with expanded features for improving the efficiency and workflow of procedures, both in terms of tableside functionality and intuitive interaction with the system. Philips also introduced a new 12-inch detector offering a larger field of view compared to its 10-inch option, with only a minimal increase in the external housing size. This is designed to provide quicker and more complete diagnostic and therapeutic imaging to positively impact procedure times and outcomes.

The Azurion will be offered in two versions, the Azurion 3 and Azurion 7. Most customers will consider the 7, as it is the solution with access to the full spectrum of features and advanced imaging options. The Azurion 3 will be a consideration for more basic diagnostic and limited interventional studies for facilities looking for a lower-cost but well-featured system. At present the Azurion is available only in single-plane configurations. Any applications requiring biplane would still consider the Allura Xper or AlluraClarity solutions. Philips intends to continue to offer all three solutions to the marketplace.

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