Siemens Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 16- and 32-slice iterations of its Somatom Perspective CT system.
The 16-slice Somatom Perspective is intended for high-volume routine CT scanning, including oncology scans and head, neck, lung, and abdominal imaging. The 32-slice configuration is designed to provide more detailed imaging for bone fractures, inner ear examinations, and vascular applications, Siemens said.
The new systems are designed to comply with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) XR-29 Smart Dose standard.
