Siemens Introduces Powerful Mobile C-Arm with Intra-Operative 3D Imaging Capabilities; ARCADIS Orbic 3D Increases Surgical Precision.

MALVERN, Pa. -- Siemens Medical Solutions will introduce a new mobile C-arm with intra-operative three dimensional (3D) imaging capabilities to generate 3D images directly in the operating room (OR). ARCADIS Orbic 3D, to be featured in the Siemens booth (#2729) at the 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 in Chicago, raises the bar for intra-operative 3D imaging and navigation, making surgical interventions more precise. With the proven 3D C-arm market leader, SIREMOBIL Iso-C3D, and the newly introduced ARCADIS Orbic 3D, Siemens is now in the unique position to offer two systems in this fast growing 3D imaging market.

"We see a continuously increasing demand for intra-operative 3D imaging in the OR," said Holger Schmidt, president, Special Systems Division, Siemens Medical Solutions. "ARCADIS Orbic 3D is a strong addition to our 3D imaging platform with significant refinements in terms of power, image quality and speed which further improve the clinical workflow for complex surgery in the OR."

ARCADIS Orbic 3D is ideal for customers seeking additional, powerful enhancements of the clinically proven and highly successful SIREMOBIL Iso-C3D, which continues to deliver positive outcomes in complex spine and orthopedic surgery.

ARCADIS Orbic 3D features an isocentric design and 190 degree orbital movement that enables 3D imaging. The new mobile C-arm is suited for intra-operative 3D imaging of bones and joints of the upper and lower extremities; cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; pelvis and hip; and maxillofacial areas.

Designed with the highest standard of image quality in mind, ARCADIS Orbic 3D incorporates a fully digital 1,024 x 1,024 (1K2) imaging chain, from image acquisition to image processing and documentation. Additionally, ARCADIS Orbic 3D provides higher power and faster scan times: 3D image data acquisition with 50 or 100 images is now completed in only 30 or 60 seconds and can be repeated as often as necessary to include any anatomical changes that may occur in the OR field during surgery.

With electromagnetic brakes and ergonomic handles, the system is extremely easy to use, and it offers virtually unlimited projection flexibility through 190 degree orbital rotation. Further, both the patient and clinician can benefit from time and radiation dose savings through the isocentric design.

ARCADIS Orbic 3D utilizes syngo(R), the intuitive user-interface that enables clinicians to easily perform advanced networking and 3D image post-processing.

ARCADIS Orbic 3D can be equipped with NaviLink(TM) 3D, an interface for direct 3D navigation. This interface combines the imaging capabilities of ARCADIS Orbic 3D with high-precision surgical navigation, eliminating the need for manual alignment of the anatomy to the 3D images. The result is increased accuracy of surgical navigation and optimized clinical workflow.

Siemens mobile C-arm technologies are supported by the company's Service Organization and Accessories Solutions group to ensure that customers get the most out of the technology, thus maximizing return on investment.

Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.07 billion EUR, orders of 8.12 billion EUR and group profit of 1.05 billion EUR for fiscal 2004 (preliminary figures). More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.