Grayscale LCD

Ampronix Inc, Irvine, Calif, offers the 20.1-in RadiForce G21 grayscale LCD. This 2 mega-pixel LCD has a unique design featuring an ultraslim bezel, front panel controls, integrated power supply, and portrait or landscape viewing positions. The G21 is a versatile unit that offers both digital/analog DVI-I and integrated BNC inputs allowing for three different signal configurations: composite video; video plus composite sync; and video plus horizontal and vertical sync. Brightness levels benchmark at 700 cd/m2, contrast ratio 1000:1, and viewing angles of 170 degrees. Also incorporated is a 10.5-bit lookup table producing a palette of 1,531 shades of gray. Optional photometer and calibration software assures consistent DICOM compliance levels. (800) 400-7972; www.ampronix.com.

Direct Digital Radiography

Swissray, Elmsford, NY, offers the ddRModulaire series direct digital radiography ddR systems, which use a 600 speed single detector that requires the lowest radiation dose and investment costs. Each Swissray ddR system delivers improved radiography patient throughput capability over that of multiple cassette-based radiography rooms, freeing up space and staff for other revenue-producing services. (360) 793-1031; www.swissray.com.

Biometric Security Software Solution

SAFlink Corp, Bellevue, Wash, introduces the SAFsolution Enterprise Edition, a server-based software solution providing Windows® platforms with a flexible architecture for deploying authentication technologies. Highlights include tight integration with Windows Active Directory®, and a flexible, centralized authentication platform with an open systems design and industry standard interfaces. The company also offers additional biometric authentication systems. (800) 762-9595; www.saflink.com.

MRI Contrast Agent

Mallinckrodt, St Louis, introduces OPTIMARK®, a new MRI contrast agent that is FDA approved for administration by power injection. The product is nonionic and low in osmolality, and is packaged in safe, easy-to-use plastic Ultraject® prefilled syringes and glass vials in a range of sizes. The syringes are compatible with the company's OPTISTARTM LE injector. An injection is administered as a bolus peripheral intravenous injection at a dose of 0.2 mL/kg at a rate of 1-2 mL/second. (888) 744-1414; www.imaging.mallinckrodt.com.

Multi-specialty Ultrasound System

Biosound Esaote, Indianapolis, announces the introduction of Technos MPX, a multi-modality ultrasound system that combines advanced diagnostic capabilities with a mobile, ergonomic design. The multi-specialty capabilities of Technos MPX include vascular, cardiac, musculoskeletal, abdominal, and obstetrics. The product features a new digital Beamformer, TEI® harmonic imaging, and Doppler. The system is available with a full range of wide bandwidth, multi-frequency transducers, ranging from 2 to 14 MHz. Additional diagnostic tools include 3D capabilities, a CnTITM contrast option, and VPan, for an extended field of view. (800) 428-4374; www.biosound.com.

Angiography C-arm System

Siemens Medical Solutions, Malvern, Pa, introduces the AXIOM Artis TA, a ceiling-mounted universal angiography C-arm system that enables comprehensive diagnoses with advanced 3D image quality, maximum radiation protection, and optimal network connectivity. Designed to the requirements of universal angiography, cardiac angiography, and neuroradiology, the AXIOM Artis TA is the first C-arm system from Siemens equipped with an integrated ultrasound solution. (800) 848-0010; www.SiemensMedical.com.