Agfa HealthCare (Mortsel, Belgium), a provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology (IT) solutions, reported that both its DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 direct radiography (DR) systems now are available for sale in the United States. The DX-D 300 universal arm DR solution and the ceiling-mounted DX-D 500n DR system, provide users with new DR solutions in addition to the company's complete range of computed radiography (CR) systems.
The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems have been specifically developed to support a wide range of exams, while at the same time meeting the facility's need for high image quality. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)-compliant allowing for radiology information system (RIS), picture archiving and communications system (PACS), and hospital information system (HIS) compatibility.
The DX-D family of products blends Agfa HealthCare's award-winning Musica² image processing with high-resolution flat panel detectors designed to deliver exceptional image quality and productivity. Musica² image processing analyzes image data before applying contrast and density algorithms to enhance image details. The solution enables the DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 to deliver high quality images on the NX acquisition workstation without user interaction. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems deliver fast cycle times and a unified look-and-feel for both CR and DR exams. Especially in combination with Agfa HealthCare's latest needle-based CR solutions, a very high and consistent standard of quality is reached for all X-ray images in the radiology department, to maximize diagnostic confidence while at the same time minimizing patient dose. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are both available in several different configurations that can be customized to meet a wide range of workflow requirements.
The ceiling-mounted room, DX-D 500n, comes with a choice of cesium iodide or gadolinium-based DR detectors. Rooms may be configured with fixed or removable panels to meet patient workflow and added positioning flexibility. With a touch-screen monitor located at the head of the X-ray tube, the system includes image preview and exam control directly next to the table, giving radiographers the ability to preview images and complete studies in a limited number of steps. The wall stand allows fast and efficient upright cassette-less imaging, while the table is designed with an extra wide, smooth, and durable surface with four-way float-top movement for added patient comfort, safety, and versatility.
The universal arm DX-D 300 is a highly versatile DR solution with the quality and productivity benefits of cassette-less workflow. The compact size requires only a 3 m x 3 m x 2.8 m space to operate and the floor mounting reduces installation costs making the DX-D 300 a suitable option for smaller practices. The fully motorized DX-D 300 can handle a broad range of X-ray studies, including lateral exams. This adaptability makes it ideal for use with all patients, even those less mobile, whether in sitting, standing, or lying positions. The high-quality detector technology available in the DX-D 300 offers excellent image quality and very rapid image availability.
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