From the October 2020 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine

The following are just some of the products and services raising the bar for CT scanning.

HiRise
CurveBeam
The CurveBeam HiRise is a multifunctional weight bearing CT system that can scan the entire lower extremities, including the hip and pelvis. The HiRise gantry tilts 90 degrees for ergonomic upper extremity imaging, as well as supine imaging of the knees and feet. The HiRise patient platform, with a diameter of 40 cm, is the largest available in any weight bearing CT system.
The HiRise uses cone beam CT technology; trabecular detail is displayed in high-spatial resolution. Standard slice thickness is 0.3mm. The HiRise plugs into a standard wall outlet, requires minimal room shielding and is easy to operate.

Beekley Medical
iFIX™ patient stabilization system
Introducing iFIX™ – a patient stabilization system that conforms to patient anatomy like a second skin. Comprised of both reusable and single-use components, iFIX’s versatile design allows for a variety of uses offering a head-to-toe solution for patient stabilization in multiple modalities. The comfortable iFIX Fleece stretches and gently “hugs” the contours of the patient’s body for gentle, yet secure stabilization. The Fleece and other singleuse components allow for increased hygiene and lower the risk of cross-contamination over other methods. Ideal for CT • MRI • X-Ray • Fluoroscopy • Ultrasound Distributed by Beekley Corporation to customers within the United States and its territories

GS-5172 CT Tube
Varex Imaging
Varex GS-5172 is offered as a CT tube replacement for Philips CT scanners. There are two versions:GS-5172 is designed to replace the CTR2150CEPN in Philips MX-16 CT scanners and GS-5172B is designed to replace the CTR2150 in Philips Brilliance CT Scanners. Both versions are designed to match the original tube in form, fit and function with 200,000 scans second with a 12-month warranty.

ALTA750
Richardson Healthcare
The ALTA750® is a form, fit and function replacement for the Toshiba/Canon Medical Systems CXB-750D/4A CT tube, and meets OEM specifications for Aquilion 4- through 64-slice and the PRIME (Gen. 1). The ALTA750 is CE approved and is available with a 12-month warranty (certain restrictions apply). Stocked in 6 locations around the world and ready to ship today!

MCS-6074D CT Tube
Varex Imaging
New Varex MCS-6074D is designed as a replacement for the GE Performix 40 X-ray tube on the Optima CT660 CT scanner. Utilizing conventional bearings, the MCS-6074D comes with a 12 month or 6000 patient exam warranty. Replaces OEM part numbers D3187T, D3188T, 2137130-11, 2137130-2.

Scenaria View 128 CT
Hitachi Healthcare Americas
SCENARIA View 128; Hitachi's premium CT providing workhorse capabilities with available modules for Interventional CT, extended coverage Shuttle Scanning, CCTA and Dual Energy examinations. View's valuable benefits include Hitachi's latest Vision Modeled Iterative Reconstruction "IPV" and enhanced bariatric patient access with wider 80cm gantry aperture and powerful 84kW generator. Easier, more accurate positioning with improved image quality are realized utilizing View's Lateral Shift Table with ±10cm shift range. Available with Hitachi's "CAP" financing that bundles equipment and support in a lowest total cost of ownership monthly lease or rental payment. Including replacement x-ray tubes and unlimited schedule Applications revisits.

Philips
Incisive CT
Incisive CT helps you meet some of your organization’s most pressing challenges. Philips Incisive CT offers intellect at every step, from acquisition through results, and across all fronts: financial, clinical and operational. Operator and design efficiencies come together for wise decisions from start to finish with an unprecedented Tube for Life guarantee¹. Please contact your local Philips sales representative.

¹Life of the product is defined by Philips as 10 years.

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