Compact Digital Radiography System Designed for Reduced Environmental Impact

A compact, fully digital radiolography (DR) system provides high quality on a moderate budget. It can be used for all general radiography examinations and is suitable for mid-sized hospitals, imaging centers, private clinics, and orthopedic clinics.

With a fully digital workflow, the Essenta DR Compact, developed by Philips Healthcare (Best, The Netherlands), facilitates efficient imaging and processing, potentially saving time in busy clinics. Designed to be quick and easy to use, the system's U-arm can be moved manually, giving customers fast access to clinical positioning The Essenta DR Compact benefits from versatile geometry and an ergonomic design, which means that even in a small room a wide range of exams are possible.

The device is the first to incorporate Philips' new QuantMaster 3543 RG digital detector. The detector uses lead-free polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), has low power consumption, uses "green” packaging, and is designed to have a reduced environmental impact at the end of its life. By developing its own detector technology, Philips is also able to have greater control over the final cost of the overall product, making it more attractive to potential customers in both developed and emerging markets.

The device is based on Philips' Eleva platform, which is already in use on the company's fluoroscopy, high-end digital radiography, computed radiography, and digital mammography systems. The intuitive interface provides a convenient and efficient workflow for dedicated patient care. Customers working with Eleva have reported that the system is easy for new staff to learn, resulting in reduced training time.

The Essenta DR Compact device is available for sale in Europe and Asia, excluding China. It is not available for sale in North America.

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