Digital x-ray firm Kubtec plans to launch Kub 250, a portable low-dose digital radiography (DR) system for dedicated neonatal imaging, at this month's RSNA 2014 meeting after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the product.
Kubtec focused on developing a system with low radiation dose and high pixel resolution; Kub 250 sports 96-micron resolution, compared with 150- to 170-micron resolution for conventional DR systems, according to the company. The higher resolution makes it less likely that images will have to be reacquired, and the company's tests have indicated that it can reduce radiation exposure up to 40%.
Kub 250 is also compact and lightweight, with a 24 x 24-inch footprint and weight of 200 lb, easily fitting next to incubators. The system also sports an articulating arm for decubitus views and a lightweight DR detector that slides directly into the incubator slot, eliminating the need to move the neonate and reducing stress.
Kubtec believes that installing a dedicated system like Kub 250 in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) decreases the risk of cross-contamination from other areas of the hospital. The firm will highlight the system at the RSNA 2014 meeting later this month.
