From the November 2017 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine



Shimadzu
Last year, Shimadzu introduced the T-Smart technology to its Sonialvision G4 all-in-one DR and fluoroscopy system. T-Smart is an optional workstation with enhanced tomosynthesis for general radiography, not just for breast imaging.


“It takes the great images of tomosynthesis and reprocesses them with new algorithms and makes them even sharper,” says Frank Serrao, marketing manager for Shimadzu. “It also reduces the blooming effect of metal artifacts.”

Serrao says the enhanced data can show hairline fractures that often can’t be seen with CT or MR.

“When we do tomosynthesis on a G4 … we’re allowed to be able to put the patient on the table and stand the table at 90 degrees,” Serrao says. “When you’re lying down, there’s no weight bearing, so you can’t see anything. You have to image it in weight-bearing conditions.”

At this year’s RSNA, Shimadzu is introducing a new fixed radiography system that is in the process of being cleared. The company is waiting until the process is further along to release more information.


Siemens Healthineers
At the end of 2016, Siemens Healthineers released the Multix Fusion Max, its mid-range, ceiling-mounted X-ray room that is geared toward general radiography for small- and medium-sized hospitals as well as outpatient practices. The system has the option of a bone stitching package for facilities doing occasional orthopedic imaging.

Customers can also easily swap wireless detectors with other systems that are part of the Max family, including the Mobilett Mira Max and Ysio Max, increasing uptime, says Joseph D’Antonio, director of marketing for radiography, fluoroscopy, mobile and twin robotic X-ray products at Siemens Healthineers.

“The ability to swap detectors makes it good for standardizing departments and replacing an entire fleet of radiography and portable systems,” D’Antonio says.

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