Digital X-Ray Imaging System’s Algorithms Offer Precise Diagnostic Details

A new digital X-ray imaging system enables an operator to acquire, display, process, transmit, export, or print high-resolution X-ray images. The image-processing algorithms make it possible to provide diagnostic details that can be difficult to see utilizing traditional imaging technology.

Varian Medical Systems (Palo Alto, CA, USA) recently received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Varian’s diagnostic X-ray image processing workstation that combines radiography/fluoroscopy (RF) and digital radiography (DR) capabilities on one platform. Varian’s Nexus DRF digital X-ray imaging system has the ability to interface with a variety of image receptors, including charged-coupled device (CCD) cameras and commercially available flat-panel image detectors.

“Nexus is Varian’s sixth-generation image processing platform,” said Carl LaCasce, vice president and general manager for Varian’s imaging products business. “It’s an updated platform designed to provide our customers with a universal system that addresses both dynamic and static imaging modalities, as well as CCD camera-based fluoroscopy.

The key system components include an image detector, a high-resolution monitor, a computer, and Varian’s proprietary image processing software. Each system can be set up to process data from multiple receptors and detectors. “By integrating both RF and DR capabilities on the Nexus console, we seek to provide our OEM [original equipment manufacturer] partners with a standardized platform to optimize workflow and reduce time to market, and equipment costs,” added Mr. LaCasce. “Varian views its Nexus product as a cost effective, reliable solution to support a wide range of our customers’ requirements.”

Nexus builds on Varian’s current i5 line of digital imaging software and workstation products, designed for installation into new or existing radiographic rooms or for use in mobile X-ray systems. It complies fully with the provisions of the European Union’s (EU) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) law.

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