Medical equipment manufacturer, Quantum Medical Imaging, in partnership with Agfa Healthcare, announced the new DiRex, a complete digital imaging solution, which will be at RSNA 2007 with FDA clearance for sales to begin along with other new imaging products.

The new Quantum DiRex will be at RSNA 2007

Medical equipment manufacturer, Quantum Medical Imaging, in partnership with Agfa Healthcare, announced the new DiRex -- a complete digital imaging solution, which will be at RSNA 2007 with FDA clearance for sales to begin.

The DiRex system, a new concept in digital imaging, designed utilizing a specially configured Agfa DX-S CR System and Quantum Radiographic system, integrated into a single room digital imaging solution. "The DiRex system will bring real tangible benefits to the users", noted Scott Matovich, President and CEO of Quantum Medical Imaging. "These include outstanding image quality, improved throughput and excellent clinical flexibility, all in a unique cost-effective package".

Quantum DiRex
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The system features exclusive technologies: Quantum's TechVision, which allows the technologist to modify exposure parameters and preview images from tube-side and the DX-S system which uses DirectriX needle point technology, providing images of exceptional detail at lower dose than typically found on CR or DR systems. In addition, the unique high speed scanner performs line by line scanning for ultra fast results, providing images in seconds.

The DiRex System is available in three versions of room systems for a wide variety of clinical requirements: ceiling-mounted tube system, floor-mounted tube system and QV-800 Universal system.

This complete digital imaging solution is an innovative approach to the future of x-ray imaging. The dedicated efforts displayed by the Quantum/Agfa partnership delivers a superior technology.

Showcasing the new QV-9000 Digital Universal Radiographic System at this year's RSNA

The new QV-9000 Digital Radiographic System opens up a world of x-ray solutions for technologists, due to the fact that it has exciting, newly automated positioning features. All positioning motions of this C-Arm type system are fully motorized, and synchronized for maximum patient throughput. Once the exam is selected from either the modality worklist or directly by the technologist, the QV-9000 automatically moves itself into the position required to complete the examination. This advanced feature provides for greater imaging accuracy and also greatly reduces time between procedures.

Quantum QV-9000 Digital Radiographic System
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The system can be easily positioned from either the digital operators control monitor or from Quantum's unique 'TechVision'. The unit features a highly versatile C-Arm design which maintains constant alignment between the x-ray tube and the image receptor, regardless of C-Arm rotation position or image receptor angle. This allows for a great number of exam positions, for not only average patients, but also those who are disabled or physically restricted.

The QV-9000 is a world-class direct digital imaging system designed for use in imaging centers, orthopedic facilities and hospital overflow rooms, who desire to maximize patient comfort and who require a high patient throughput.

Quantum Medical Imaging debuting TechVision with two-way integration

Medical equipment manufacturer, Quantum Medical Imaging will be showcasing its latest feature of the extremely popular TechVision at RSNA 2007. TechVision is now available with 'complete two-way generator integration and image preview' with all Quantum Medical Imaging and Canon Digital Imaging Systems, a proven success from the facilities currently installed in throughout the US.

Quantum TechVision
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TechVision, an innovation for the digital imaging industry, allows the technologist to remain close to the patient the majority of the exam. TechVision offers technologists the ability to easily view and set-up all exposure parameters at tube-side. Technologists are given the opportunity to remain by the patient for positioning or repositioning yet also use the operator control panel (OCP) outside of the room, if patients are comfortable.

The ease of two-way generator communication via TechVision eliminates the back-and-forth from the operator control panel to the patient, for the system set up for patient exams. The operator has complete control to adjust exposure parameters at the tube-side, ideal for ER, trauma and pediatric settings that can be stressful for patients. With the same functionality at either tube-side or the operator control panel Technologists are empowered with the choice of staying close to a patient who needs comforting.

 

Within six-nine seconds the technologist can preview the x-ray directly on the TechVision's in-room touch-panel monitor, mounted on the tube head assembly, enabling the technologist to determine if a the exam needs to be repeated or the technologist can move on to the next view. With TechVision integrated into with the DR system, the technologist obtains another incremental productivity gain in the total digital workflow. This synchronized generator solution greatly streamlines the imaging process and decreases overall examination time, while allowing the technologist to remain close to the patient, for increased patient care.

Q-Rad-Digital systems are designed for hospital emergency rooms, imaging centers and orthopedic facilities which demand not only high quality, but maximum flexibility, in order to accommodate all types of imaging exams. These systems are available for use throughout the world.