Floor-mounted digital radiography system
Siemens Healthcare has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Multix Select DR – an entry-level, floor-mounted digital radiography system. The system offers a 14 x 17-inch mobile flat panel. For pediatric exams, the system’s grid can be removed to reduce patient radiation dose.

The detector’s design enables placement wherever necessary – in or on the patient table as well as in the bucky wall stand — with the ability to acquire images in portrait or landscape format.

The interface lets users choose the patient name with a single click, and the system automatically selects the organ program with the user’s individual requirements. The system’s DiamondView Plus on-board post-processing tool optimizes image processing for organ-specific examinations. Additionally, the software includes the Clinical Assurance Program (CAP) for documentation and statistical analyses of rejected images and the Exposure Index Monitoring.


Ultrasound processor
Olympus recently announced the launch of the EU-ME2 Ultrasound Processor, which can integrate endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound (EUS/EBUS) on a single workstation.

The system offers full support for endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures. EBUS allows visualization of the airways and adjacent structures. Along with its predecessor, Olympus’ EU-ME2 is the only platform that offers both linear and radial EBUS capabilities in one ultrasound processor for enhanced procedural and cost efficiencies.

The EU-ME2 is forward and backward compatible with a wide range of Olympus EUS and EBUS scopes as well as ultrasound miniature probes.


Mobile angiography system
GE Healthcare announced it has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Discovery* IGS 740, a new rail-free mobile angiography system with a 41x41-cm detector. The Discovery IGS 740 is the first of this kind of mobile angiography system in the industry to receive FDA approval.

The Discovery IGS 740 is equipped with two customizable parking positions to accommodate multiple room sizes and shapes. The 41x41-cm detector enables imaging of large organs, such as the liver and simultaneous coverage of both legs. The wide-bore C-arm helps interventional radiologists image large patients and conveniently perform off centered 3D acquisitions. In addition, the system comes equipped with more than 20 advanced applications, such as FlightPlan for Liver, which helps clinicians identify tumor-feeding vessels in a few clicks, and be selective during liver embolizations.


Vinyl BP cuffs
New vinyl blood pressure cuffs from SunTech Medical deliver accurate blood pressure readings while providing an economical alternative to traditional durable blood pressure cuffs. Designed for short-term use, these easily-cleaned cuffs work with automated BP monitors in clinical areas.

SunTech’s Vinyl BP Cuffs feature a tapered end for easier application and patient comfort, as well as color coding to simplify size selection. Different than traditional products, these new cuffs feature size indicators on both the interior and exterior of the cuff to ensure the accurate cuff size is selected. Engineered to meet AHA, AAMI-SP10 and MDD guidelines, Vinyl BP Cuffs are also latex-free.




Ultrasound system
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., has launched an ultrasound system —
the Samsung UGEO WS80A. The system’s features include:

• 21.5” Wide LED Monitor with 10.1” Touch Panel intuitive user interface.


• 5D Adaptive Segmentation


• FRV (Feto Realistic View


• Single Crystal Probe


• Five Year Standard Warranty

The UGEO WS80A features the Hybrid Beamforming Engine evo, providing improved gray scale and color while delivering a more precise signal than previous beamforming engines. SDMR evo offers speckle reduction, as well as edge and contrast enhancement for clear, distinct images. The system features an ergonomic design with user conveniences such as smooth height adjustment and a gel warmer, while the touchscreen provides an intuitive user interface for easy operation.