Toshiba Introduces a New Digital Platform for the Infinix i-Series Vascular X-Ray Systems.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers SIR Booth #419 PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004 Digital Fluorography fluo·rog·ra·phy n. See photofluorography. fluorography see photofluorography. fluorography Fluororadiography, photofluorography Imaging The photography of fluoroscopic images. See Electronic fluorography. Processor 8000 and New Software Upgrade Offer Improved Visualization and Overall System Performance In order to advance the practice of interventional cardiovascular procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) today announced Toshiba's latest development in vascular and cardiac X-ray imaging with the introduction of the Digital Fluorography Processor 8000 (DFP-8000D) for the entire Infinix(TM) i-series systems with the new software upgrade (version V3.10) offering improved productivity and patient care. The Infinix i-series system, featuring the new DFP-8000D digital platform, will be exhibited at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiologists (SIR). "At Toshiba, we are constantly developing new technologies to improve the imaging capabilities of the Infinix vascular X-ray systems, and to meet the clinical demands of today's interventional radiologists and physicians," says Don Volz, director, Vascular X-ray Business Unit, Toshiba America Medical Systems. "The new DFP-8000D will enhance visualization of devices used in interventional radiology interventional radiology Imaging A subspecialty of radiology that provides Diagnostic information–eg, CT-guided 'skinny' needle biopsies and dye injection for analysis of various lumina and tracts–eg, arteriography, cholangiography, antegrade , as well as offer dose management benefits, and unique functionalities designed to improve patient care and productivity in vascular and cardiac imaging." The DFP-8000D is a user-friendly, icon-driven platform that provides intuitive, rapid tableside ta·ble·side n. The area beside or around a table, especially in a restaurant. adv. & adj. Made or prepared alongside a table: lamb that was carved tableside; a tableside recitation of the menu. controls over image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished and data management. There are numerous benefits associated with the DFP-8000D, including multi-tasking processing and simultaneous acquisition, processing and storing of film images. Additionally, the platform offers complete DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. 3.0 service class capabilities (including DICOM: Print, Store, MPPS MPPS Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Salud (Venezuela Ministry of Health) MPPS Modality Performed Procedure Step (medical imaging) MPPS Most Penetrating Particle Size Mpps Millions of Packets Per Second and MWM MWM, n See mobilization with movement. ), and large capacity hard drive storage to hold up to about 50,000 images. The open architecture design of the DFP-8000D also supports image intensifier in·ten·si·fi·er n. Grammar See intensive. intensifier Noun a word, esp. an adjective or adverb, that intensifies the meaning of the word or phrase that it modifies, for example, very and flat-panel detector image receptor to facilitate a simple field-upgrade to Toshiba's Flat Panel Detectors(1). Additional benefits of the design include customer and engineering flexibility. From the customer's perspective, the system now offers many internal parameters that can be selected and adjusted to best adapt to the required clinical environment. From an engineering perspective, the software platform can be externally adjusted to quickly conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" changing clinical requirements. To improve patient care and productivity, Toshiba recently released its new software version V3.10 for the Infinix i-series to enhance system performance, improve system/user productivity, and to provide additional clinical capabilities. The new software features and clinical benefits include: -- Instant Access to Peak Fluoro Subtracted Roadmapping -- Quick, one-button access to enhance overall visibility of catheter and guide wire -- Bone Vessel Reconstruction in 3D-Angio -- Ability to clearly distinguish bone from vascular anatomy, supports improved therapy planning. -- Tableside Live Zoom -- Zoom up to 2.4-times at tableside to enlarge image and enhance detail with no additional radiation. -- Virtual Collimation collimation /col·li·ma·tion/ (kol?i-ma´shun) 1. in microscopy, the process of making light rays parallel; the adjustment or aligning of optical axes. 2. -- Actual collimators are adjusted in sync with virtual collimator collimator (kol´imātur), n a diaphragm or system of diaphragms made of an absorbent material and designed to define the dimensions and direction of a beam of radiation. , but without the use of fluoro, therefore reducing overall dose to the patient. -- Flexible/Adjustable Fluoro Frame Rates -- Increased frame rate selection over previous generation systems. Choose the appropriate frame rate for the clinical application to optimize image quality and dose management. -- Panoramic View of Peripheral Images -- Instantly create a long log display for bilateral viewing of the total peripheral anatomy. -- Simultaneous Tableside Filming and Archiving -- Single-click user interface at tableside initiates both filming and archiving at the same time which reduces overall examination time and increase productivity. -- Auto Background Record on DICOM CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. -- No waiting is necessary when archiving information and the DICOM viewer can be included on CD-R for portable viewing of images. About the Infinix i-Series The Toshiba Infinix i-series is the industry's only system that is truly field-upgradeable to FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. (1) technology. This capability enables clinicians to expand the system and take advantage of second-generation technology for superior image quality, while reducing upgrade costs. Toshiba's Infinix i-series vascular systems include single-plane, bi-plane and dual-plane configurations designed with advanced technologies that deliver fast and accurate diagnostic and interventional exams. For more information about the Infinix i-series, TAMS and its wide range of medical imaging products, please visit our Web site at www.medical.toshiba.com. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research and has responsibility for research and development for all modalities in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, an independent group company of Toshiba Corporation, is a world leader in the development of medical imaging equipment, with a product line-up that includes CT, MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. , nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and both conventional and vascular X-ray systems. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has 166,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over $47 billion. (1) Works-in-progress Infinix is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. |
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