At the RSNA meeting in Chicago earlier this month, Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems division debuted a range of new technologies for radiology environments.

The company’s new 27-inch surgical monitor is designed for use in operating rooms, medical centers, clinics, and doctor’s offices. Featuring OptiContrast Panel technology, the monitor includes a layer of resin between the panel and glass in order to produce higher contrast images, reduce glare, and increase brightness. It comes in digital-only and digital and analog interface models.

Sony also highlighted four new FDA Class II, (510)k-cleared medical printers designed for a range of radiology applications, including ultrasound, portable C-arm, and cardiac cath labs. The UP-D898MD and UP-X898MD black-and-white ultrasound printers have a printing time of approximately 1.9 seconds, resolution of 325 DPI, and a compact design. The front panel includes a jog dial for more user-friendly control, and built-in digital capture lets users store images on a connected USB drive. The UP-X898MD printer is also a hybrid model, accepting both analog and digital signal inputs.

The company’s UP-991AD and UP-971AD black-and-white hybrid printers have an analog video input as well as a USB 2.0 high-speed interface for digital printing. The printers’ compact design with a front panel LCD display enables easy operation and integration into most cart-based imaging systems. The printers deliver printing times of approximately 8 seconds. The UP-991AD model also adds an optional blue transparency film, automatic detection of paper or film, and a fully automatic media cutter.

Sony also introduced two recorders that let users capture still images. The HVO-500MD/SUR and the HVO-550MD/SUR with DVD optical drive feature full HD resolution, MPEG-4 video recording, USB connectivity, and network recording capabilities. Users can simultaneously record to an internal hard drive and to an optional DVD disc (HVO-550 only), a USB drive, or portable hard drive. The recorders’ internal, 500GB hard drives can record up to 85 hours of HD video.

For more information, visit Sony Medical.