Toshiba America Medical Systems of Tustin, CA, plans to use its RSNA exhibit to showcase upgrades to its Aplio and Nemio ultrasound systems, as well as image management upgrades and a new workflow editor for macro-like programming.
The Aplio XG upgrade will feature four new 4D probes: an abdominal probe, a vaginal probe, a linear probe for breast imaging and breast biopsy, and a microconvex probe for liver imaging and liver biopsy.
Toshiba is hoping to market the Aplio XG upgrades for radiology and ob/gyn volume imaging before the end of the year. As of press time, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance was pending.
RSNA attendees will also get a look at the Nemio XG upgrade, which Toshiba introduced earlier in 2006. Nemio XG features include QuickScan one-touch automated image optimization and advanced dynamic flow for better detection of low-flow states in the kidney and other small parts.
Toshiba is also migrating to Nemio its SonoSet feature, a workflow editor that allows users to program the scanner to execute operations like macros. A 15-inch LCD display also accompanies the Nemio XG upgrade.
Nemio XG will be targeted at general radiology and cardiovascular applications. The upgrade has FDA clearance and is currently available worldwide.
In ultrasound miniPACS and image management, Toshiba will show McKesson's Horizon Store 100 fault-tolerant DICOM server/workstation with 800 GB of useable storage. Store 100 can be configured to extend online image storage to a network-attached storage device, and allows up to five ultrasound or two CT connections. It also includes a Horizon Rad Station advanced viewer.
Store 100 is fully scalable for expansion, includes a single AIT3 tape drive for archive, and supports up to two concurrent Web-viewing users. It currently is available in the U.S.
By Wayne Forrest
AuntMinnie.com staff writer
October 27, 2006
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