FDA CLEARANCE
Orthopedic Radiography with 3D Reconstruction
Biospace med (www.biospace med.com) has received FDA clearance to market its EOS X-ray imager along with its new image workstation, sterEOS. The system is well suited for surgical planning of orthopedic spine procedures. EOS can capture head-to-toe images of patients in a standing, weight-bearing position with up to 10 times less radiation dose than a CT scan, while the sterEOS workstation allows 3D reconstruction and measurement. EOS and sterEOS allow physicians to assess balance and posture as well as relative positioning of each vertebra, enabling better preoperative assessment for procedures that require a true weight-bearing assessment, such as spine surgery and hip and knee replacement.
NEW PRODUCT
Breast MR Analysis Software
iCAD (www.icadmed.com) introduces the SpectraLook™ breast MR analysis solution, which provides more diagnostic information by creating colorized images based on signal changes defined by tumor physiology. iCAD's All Time Point (ATP) analysis is based on an advanced pharmacokinetic model that calculates numerical values of key physiological parameters, allowing the user to detect different biological processes taking place in malignant versus benign tumors. These key physiological markers can aid in analyzing large MR datasets.
FDA CLEARANCE
Radiation Therapy Delivery Mode
TomoTherapy (www.tomotherapy.com) has received FDA clearance for its TomoDirect™ radiation therapy technology, a discrete-angle, sliding-beam delivery mode for the Hi·Art® treatment system. TomoDirect was developed as a complement to the helical TomoTherapySM system, with both modes utilizing the same binary multileaf collimator and CT-style gantry technology. The choice of modality to use for a given case will depend on the nature of the tumor volume and surrounding organs at risk. TomoDirect allows clinicians to choose several discrete angles as well as the optimal modulation level for delivery.
NEW PRODUCT
Mobile Digital Radiography System
The MobileDaRt Evolution mobile digital radiography system by Shimadzu Corporation (www.shimadzu.com) features a new ergonomic design that facilitates quick positioning and easy maneuverability. Designed to be used without electric cabling, MobileDaRt Evolution can be used for emergency and trauma departments without worry about electric cord length limitations or concerns about tripping over cables. New features include a 32 kW generator for shorter exposure times, new noise reduction features and a keyless system turn-on. Unique key codes offer the ability to track errors. Image verification is available 3 seconds after exposure.
