Summary: The FDA has cleared Bayer’s Medrad Centargo CT Injection System, a multi-patient injector designed for efficient workflows and enhanced safety, now serving millions of patients worldwide.

Key Takeaways

  1. The FDA has cleared Bayer’s Medrad Centargo CT Injection System, a multi-patient injector supporting high-demand imaging workflows in response to a radiology technologist shortage in the US.
  2. Key features include a quick, two-minute setup with automated data entry and advanced injection technology, allowing for simultaneous contrast and saline delivery.
  3. Safety measures, such as dual check valves and air removal technology, support high-throughput environments, minimizing cross-contamination risks and enhancing efficiency.

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The U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for Bayer’s Medrad Centargo CT Injection System. This multi-patient injector integrates with Bayer’s imaging portfolio to meet the growing demand for imaging amid a radiology technologist shortage in the US.

“Since its launch in 2020, Centargo has served approximately seven million patients across 49 markets worldwide. The FDA clearance further demonstrates our nearly 40 years of CT innovation and commitment to improving diagnostic imaging,” says Sven Schmidt, head of region Americas radiology at Bayer. “With the system’s automation, integration, and mobility, radiology staff can focus more on patient care.”

Key Product Features

  • Quick Patient Set-Up: Multi-patient set-up completes in under two minutes with the pre-assembled Day Set. The snap-in patient line auto-primes in less than 20 seconds.
  • Streamlined Data Entry: Integrated barcode reader ensures easy traceability and access to contrast and injection details when paired with Automated Documentation software.
  • Advanced Injection Technology: Piston-based design supports Dual Flow (simultaneous delivery of contrast and saline), offering flexibility for demanding protocols.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto was the first North American hospital to implement Centargo across both acute care and outpatient settings. “Centargo’s ease of use has allowed our technologists to work more efficiently while spending more time with patients, enhancing their comfort and understanding of the procedure,” said Mike Minoo, Manager of CT and Interventional Radiology at Sunnybrook.

Safety Features for High-Throughput Environments

Designed for high-volume settings, the system includes dual check valves to reduce cross-contamination risk and air detection with automatic air removal in the Day Set.

The Centargo CT Injection System allows technologists to focus more on patient care, reducing administrative burdens and optimizing contrast usage. Bayer’s innovative design earned the Red Dot Design Award 2020, while its sustainable packaging received AMCOR’s AmeriStar Award.