5-MP FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY
Planar® Systems Inc, Waltham, Mass, Ore, offers the DOME C5i"
radiological flat-panel system, a 5-megapixel, all-digital
diagnostic-quality display. The DOME C5i provides 3,061 distinct,
displayable gray shades, and is tightly integrated with the
company's DOME line of digital display controllers. The system also
contains CXtra, a specialized collection of value-added software
components that allows radiologists, service personnel, and system
administrators to easily view all aspects of the display system,
including current vs target luminance levels, hours of backlight
usage, display temperatures, and firmware revision levels. The C5i
is DICOM calibrated. (781) 895-1155; www.planar.com.
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MEDICAL LCD
Quest International Inc, Irvine, Calif, presents the MD203L, a 2MP,
20.1" multiscan greyscale medical LCD that can utilize the DOME MD2
or Barco (Metheus) 2MP video card. The MD203L allows medical
professionals to convert from CRT to LCD displays while utilizing
their current investment in video card technology. With native
resolution of 1600 X 1200, DICOM compliance, and a high contrast
ratio of 1000:1, the MD203L is ideal for imaging display
environments, such as PACs, teleradiology, CT, x-ray, and MRI.
(800) 231-6777; www.questinc.com.
VERTICAL MRI
FONAR, Melville, NY, offers the Stand-Up" MRI. The Stand-Up" MRI is
based upon the 0.6 Tesla magnet platform, and is driven by the
Sympulse Operating System, which operates all FONAR scanners. The
patient can be placed in the open unit in a variety of positions,
including standing, sitting, or lying prone. (631) 694-2929; www.fonar.com.
MAMMOGRAPHY DISPLAY SYSTEM
BarcoView, Duluth, Ga, presents the MammoDesk® for digital
mammography. This 5-MP ergonomic workstation bundles
high-resolution MGD gray-scale displays, high-performance
BarcoMed® imaging boards, and MediCal® soft-copy QA
management software. In addition, the BarcoMed imaging boards have
been equipped with Barco's AURA technology for ultra-fast image
loading. The boards also feature multiple real-time
windowing/leveling tables, enabling simultaneous handling of prior
and current craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique images. (678)
475-8000; www.barcoview.com.
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DOOR KEYPAD
ETS-Lindgren, Glendale Heights, Ill, introduces the Door-Gard"
Keypad for its Auto-Seal" RF Door, to provide limited access to a
shielded enclosure or room. The keypad, which requires users to
punch in a code before entry is granted, allows for up to 120 users
and features a durable face designed to blend with any decor. It
accepts power from any 12-24 volt AC/DC supply, and because the
keypad utilizes microprocessor technology to integrate systems, no
separate programmer is necessary. The keypad is used in conjunction
with ETS-Lindgren's Auto-Seal RF Door, a self-sealing, fingerless
RF door for MRI applications. (630) 307-7200; www.lindgrenrf.com.
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CR SYSTEM
Konica Medical Imaging, Wayne, NJ, offers the Xpress CR. The system
consists of a reader and a control station that can function as a
unit or in multiple configurations. Xpress CR allows image preview
in 24 seconds and 40-second cycle timesor 90 plates per hour. In
addition, image quality is enhanced with Konica's phosphor and
hybrid processing technology. (973) 633-1500; www.konicamedical.com.
CV MRI VITAL SIGNS MONITOR
Invivo Research, Orlando, Fla, offers the Magnitude" CV MRI Vital
Signs Monitor. Unlike conventional MRI ECG filtering schemes, the
CV mode provides uninterrupted cardiac gating during the aggressive
gradient interference present during CV-MRI. It supports all the
patient monitoring parameters and features of the standard
Magnitude, but also includes a Cardiovascular MRI (CV-MRI) specific
filter and gating mode for use during CV-MRI procedures. (800)
331-3220; www.invivoresearch.com.
PREOWNED EQUIPMENT
Amber Diagnostics, Orlando, Fla, is a FDA-certified remanufacturer
of all preowned x-ray and diagnostic equipment. Amber Diagnostics
specializes in helical scanners, rad/fluoro rooms, fluoroscopic
C-arms, mammography, bone density machines, processors, and dry
laser cameras. (888) 561-7900; www.amberusa.com.
DYNAMIC DETECTOR
Thales Electron Devices, Velizy, France, offers the Pixium 4800,
the first member of a family of dynamic detectors. It generates
high-quality, perfectly uniform images, 10 inches across the
diagonal, with a wealth of details and no distortion. The Pixium
4800 dynamic digital detector is a light, compact unit, less than
10 cm high and weighing under 10 kg. 33 (0)1 30 70 35 00.
PACS INTEGRATION MODULE
Misys Healthcare Systems, Tucson, Ariz, announces Misys Radiology"
PACS Integration Module (PIM), a product that integrates an
industry-standard RIS with a broad spectrum of PACS vendor
products. The new module helps deliver powerful image management
services that can streamline radiology department workflow,
eliminates need for a PACS broker, offers DICOM services, and
supports IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) guidelines.
Beta testing begins next month with general availability expected
in July. (800) 748-9658; www.misyshealthcare.com.
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REMANUFACTURED CT
Huestis Medical, Bristol, RI, announces the availability of
remanufactured GE CT scanners as part of its Remarkable
Remanufactured premium diagnostic imaging systems line. Each
remanufactured CT unit comes supplied with all necessary
electrical, mechanical, and cosmetic upgrades for crisp imaging and
like-new operation. Huestis also offers remanufactured GE AMX
Portables, GE R&F rooms, OEC C-Arms, and Liebel-Flarsheim
Urology Suites. (800) 972-9222; www.huestismedical.com.
POC CART
Anthro Corporation, Tualatin, Ore, offers the POC Cart, which is
designed to fit in tight quarters. The height can be adjusted to
ensure that people of various sizes work comfortably. Built-in
cable management keeps wires organized and hidden. Storage can be
added with additional shelves and bins. The POC Cart comes with a
lifetime warranty. (800) 325-3841; www.anthro.com.