Lodox Systems of South Lyon, MI, will show a new upgrade for its Statscan low-dose digital x-ray system. The upgrade, called Rad-MPTM, is designed to extend the functionality and flexibility of Statscan in trauma and emergency x-ray settings.
Rad-MPTM consists of a flexible 20 x 28-inch (50 x 71-cm) radiolucent imaging table that is fully adjustable and can be used in both horizontal and vertical planes. The upgrade also includes a hydraulic patient imaging chair and pedestal stand for upright sitting and standing imaging.
The upgrade's target niche is trauma and emergency x-ray imaging, with relevant clinical applications including all upright and tabletop radiographic x-ray procedures typical of the ER environment. FDA clearance has been received, and the product is immediately available in the U.S. It will be priced at $25,000 as an optional upgrade to Statscan.
Lucid is a new image enhancement tool for Statscan that presents x-ray images in the best possible view, simultaneously showing bone and soft tissue in detail and automatically. The feature improves the visualization of the lateral cervical-thoracic spine junction by nearly 100% compared to conventional 2D radiography, according to Lodox.
Key features of Lucid are its automatic hands-free image processing. FDA clearance is completed, and the product is available in the U.S. and worldwide. It will be available as a standard feature on Statscan, at no additional cost.
By Robert Bruce
AuntMinnie.com contributing writer
November 11, 2004
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