Swappable Power Supply from AFC Industries Inc

AFC Industries Inc, College Point, NY, offers a swappable power supply for the company’s point-of-care, laptop, and tablet carts. The power supply provides uninterrupted power to a workstation. Features of the power supply include extended cycle life, uninterrupted operation, fast charging, a significant weight reduction, ease of use, and low maintenance. The use of the swappable power supply also eliminates the need to recharge care stations, creating continuous workflow.

www.afcindustries.com (800) 663-3412


OB TraceVue Version G.00.20 from Philips Healthcare

The OB TraceVue Version G.00.20 from Philips Healthcare, Andover, Mass, is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified as an Electronic Health Records (EHR) module by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in agreement with the hospital certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. OB TraceVue, an obstetrical information management system, is designed to ensure comprehensive coverage across the perinatal care continuum. The system offers EHR interfaces; automated flags, reminders, and checklists; and access to patient data from smartphones and other mobile devices.

www.healthcare.philips.com (800) 229-6417

Vantage Titan 3T Open Bore MR from Toshiba

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc, Tustin, Calif, has received FDA clearance for its new Vantage Titan 3T open bore MR. The system offers noise reduction, a wide and open bore, feet-first imaging, and the company’s own proprietary contrast-free techniques. The system offers a 71 cm aperture, enabling hospitals to scan bariatric patients with ease and helping to reduce claustrophobia. Toshiba’s Pianissimo noise-reduction technology can reduce exam noise by up to 90%. The Vantage Titan 3T MR also utilizes Toshiba’s Atlas SPEEDER integrated coil technology to reduce exam time. Because the coils are integrated into the table, patients do not need to be continually repositioned for many exams, which saves time and improves patient comfort.

www.medical.toshiba.com (800) 421-1968

MultiSync MD215MG from NEC Display Solutions

NEC Display Solutions of America Inc, Itasca, Ill, earned FDA 510(k) market clearance for its 21.3-inch MultiSync® MD215MG medical diagnostic display for the displaying and viewing of digital mammography images for diagnosis by trained physicians. This five-megapixel medical diagnostic display was created for medical imaging and PACS in hospitals, doctor offices, urgent care centers, and other health care facilities. The MD215MG is factory calibrated to the DICOM grayscale function for luminance and includes a front sensor to maintain a calibrated brightness and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on existing lighting conditions. Other features include a 21″ IPS panel, 2560 x 2048 native resolution, factory-adjusted uniformity control, a built-in front sensor that ensures stable calibrated brightness for the life of the display, and a DVI-D input and USB hub.

www.necdisplay.com (866) 632-6673

DX-D 100 from Agfa HealthCare

Agfa HealthCare, Greenville, SC, offers the mobile direct radiography (DR) system, the DX-D 100. The maneuverable DR unit features full mobility and enables high-quality radiology exams to be efficiently performed in mobile environments. The DX-D 100 uses Agfa HealthCare’s NX workstation and is supported by MUSICA2, Agfa’s image processing software. It is available with conventional gadolinium or high-DQE Cesium DR panels for dose sensitive patients. Using either a WiFi connection or wired network capabilities, the patient worklist is downloaded to the DX-D 100 from the facility’s RIS. Immediately following image acquisition, images can be sent to the PACS or to an imager for printing. The DX-D 100 is equipped with high x-ray generator power (up to 50 kW effective power) for accurate imaging of dense areas. The high generator power is designed to result in short exposure times while producing sharp images.

www.agfahealthcare.com (864) 421-1600

MobileDiagnost wDR from Philips Healthcare

Philips Healthcare, Andover, Mass, has received FDA clearance for its MobileDiagnost wDR, a mobile digital radiography (DR) solution with a wireless portable detector that facilitates diagnosis of immobile and critical patients. The portable solution improves workflow and efficiency of patient exams through an intuitive user interface and rapid access to digital images. The solution offers a durable wireless portable detector, which features an ergonomic handle and a rubber case for increased protection. The cable-free detector design also helps health care professionals adhere to high hygienic standards. Once the system is positioned around the patient, the MobileDiagnost wDR acquires images in just a few seconds and sends them wirelessly to the facility’s picture archiving and communication system (PACS). The system also comes equipped with a 40 kW generator and delivers short exposure times.

www.healthcare.philips.com (800) 229-6417

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