Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc., Tustin, Calif, recently announced that FDA has cleared new detector and CT software enhancements for its Aquilion ONE Family of CT systems.
The systems now feature: AIDR 3D Enhanced, the company’s fourth generation of advanced iterative noise reduction algorithm; PUREViSION CT Detector, a more efficient CT detector that results in 40 percent better light output for better use of X-ray photons; SUREkV, which provides automated kV selection based on patient size; and Organ Effective Modulation, which limits dose to radiosensitive organs and during helical scanning and CT fluoroscopy procedures.
Additionally, the systems are equipped with contrast management, which standardize contrast protocols and automatically tracks volume of contrast used during an exam, and Power Save Mode, a sleep mode option that decreases energy consumption when the CT system is not in use
For MR customers, Toshiba has implemented software and hardware upgrades for both new and existing Vantage Titan 3T MR imaging systems.
Enhancements include: Saturn Gradient, an entirely new gradient design option provides increased performance and image stability for maximum quality; Pianissimo noise reduction technology; mVox 3D isotropic imaging; arterial spin labeling; 16-channel flex medium and large coils; and an updated M-Power interface, which includes more flexibility in parameters and new sequences to offer operators better control and faster access to crucial information.
For more information, visit Toshiba America.
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