CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2005 Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations 510(k) clearance of its dedicated vascular system, the Infinix VC-i with Large Field of View (LFOV) Flat Panel Detector (FPD). The Infinix VC-i system with LFOV FPD is Toshiba's newest angiography platform, featuring state-of-the-art technology for vascular exams and interventional procedures.

The Infinix VC-i system with LFOV FPD will be exhibited for healthcare professionals in Toshibas booth at the Radiological Society of North Americas (RSNA) annual meeting held Nov. 27-Dec. 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago (TAMS is at Booth #7114, North Building, Hall B).

The addition of the LFOV FPD to our VC-i platform raises the bar for next generation diagnostic and interventional imaging, said Don Volz, director, Vascular X-ray Business Unit, TAMS. The new FPD provides superior imaging capabilities for patients of all sizes. This is yet another demonstration of Toshibas commitment to designing systems for exceptional clinical performance without compromising patient comfort and care.
The Infinix VC-is new LFOV FPD technology streamlines workflow through an all-digital system for incredibly clear imaging and highly efficient vascular exams. The system provides distortion-free imaging with uniform brightness plus advanced technologies, including a powerful digital acquisition, processing, and storage systemproviding immediate access to images and cost-effective archiving.

Also available is Zoom fluoro, 3-D angio capabilities and exceptional C-arm motion capable of unique lateral coverage to ensure smooth operation during procedures.

Other system features include dose management functions, which ensure high-quality images at the lowest dose; easy-to-use tableside controls; flexible tabletop design; and a liquid metal X-ray tube with a high heat capacity to eliminate waiting for tube cooling during long exams. The LFOV FPD also is available as an easy field-upgradeable component to existing Infinix VC-i systems.

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RSNA Will Also Feature TAMS Aquilion Large Bore

TAMS Aquilion Large Bore (LB) will also be featured at RSNA. The companys new large bore, multislice computed tomography (CT) scanner delivers superior patient positioning with unmatched image quality and clinical performance.

The Aquilion LB, which received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing clearance this summer, was recently installed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Bostonthe first recipient of the system. The new system provides maximum patient positioning flexibility with unparalleled access to the patient.

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