TUSTIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toshiba America Medical
Systems, Inc. announces the FDA clearance of the Aquilion™ PRIME CT system, the
latest addition to the Aquilion CT
product line and part of the “ONE Family” of CT scanners. With double-slice
technology and coneXact™ reconstruction algorithm, originally designed for
Aquilion ONE, the system can generate 160 unique slices per rotation, enhancing
MPR and 3D-rendered images. The Aquilion PRIME was designed for healthcare
facilities that need to perform a wide variety of advanced clinical
examinations and produce high-quality clinical images with reduced radiation
exposure.
The Aquilion PRIME features an 80-row, 0.5 mm detector, a
7.5 MHU large-capacity tube, and 0.35-second scanning. This high-speed rotation
allows rapid data acquisition and shortens scan times while the fast
reconstruction unit further improves throughput, reducing time required for
diagnosis. The system also features a 78 cm aperture gantry, the largest
currently available in a high-end CT system. The combination of a 660-pound
patient-weight-capacity couch with a large gantry bore makes the Aquilion PRIME
an ideal system for use in emergency scanning or bariatric patient studies.
To reinforce the principle of As Low As Reasonably
Achievable (ALARA) imaging, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction (AIDR) and NEMA
XR 25 Dose Check Software are standard features on the Aquilion PRIME. AIDR
technology is an iterative process that removes noise from the image with
reduced radiation dose. Toshibas NEMA XR 25 Dose Check Software enhances user
awareness of the radiation dose being administered to patients. This software
includes Dose Alert and Dose Notification, addressing the two main components
of MITAs CT Dose Check Initiative, as well as Tracking and Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine (DICOM), to further enhance dose awareness.
“The combination of the 0.35 second gantry rotation speed
and the state-of-the-art reconstruction technology allows many examinations to
be performed and reconstructed in mere seconds, improving patient care and
overall departmental efficiency,” said Joseph Cooper, director, CT Business
Unit, Toshiba. “That, along with standard patient safety features AIDR and NEMA
XR 25 Dose Check Software, helps clinicians acquire quality images while
attempting to minimize radiation dose as much as possible.”
About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif.,
Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services
diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging
research for all modalities in the United States. For more
information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com
About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical
diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT,
X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as
information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems
Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba
Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and
electrical products, spanning digital products, such as LCD TVs, notebook
PCs and hard disc drives; electronic devices and components, such as
semiconductors; social infrastructure systems, including power generation
systems, and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a
global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and
annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion).
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