Toshiba Receives FDA Marketing Clearance for the New Cardiac Flat-Panel Detector on the Infinix-i Series Vascular Imaging Systems.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2004 Bringing to market the latest imaging technology for advanced cardiac imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) today announced that it has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) marketing clearance for the new C-panel flat-panel detector (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. ). Designed specifically for cardiac imaging, Toshiba's C-panel FPD technology delivers high-resolution dynamic imaging for cardiovascular intervention and diagnostic exams, while also providing greater flexibility for dose reduction. The C-panel FPD is a field-upgradeable component for Toshiba's Infinix(TM) CC-i System. The replacement of the standard imaging chain to the C-panel FPD by Toshiba service engineers takes about three days to complete. "By introducing new and innovative technologies to the cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. market, Toshiba is improving the quality and efficiency of cardiac exams and patient care. The new C-panel flat-panel detector delivers images that are second to none with superior contrast and dynamic resolution," said Don Volz, director, Vascular X-ray Business Unit, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. "Furthermore, since the Infinix system was designed to be upgradeable, our customers have an economical option to incorporate the latest FPD technology for enhanced cardiac imaging." Unique Design Offers Superior Image Quality and Dose Reduction With the new C-panel FPD, the Infinix CC-i offers a wide variety of frame rate options in both fluoro and record mode. This capability provides clinicians with greater flexibility for managing dose delivery to patients and staff while preserving dynamic imaging capabilities for superior image quality. In benchmarking studies against other flat-panel designs, the C-panel FPD and Infinix system outperformed all other systems with up to 20 percent dose reduction. The Toshiba cardiac FPD also is uniquely designed with an eight-inch by eight-inch (20 cm x 20 cm) field-of-view for cardiac imaging procedures. Using this larger field-of-view, the Infinix CC-i has demonstrated enhanced clinical capabilities for left ventricular ven·tric·u·lar adj. Of or relating to a ventricle or ventriculus. ventricular pertaining to a ventricle. ventricular assist device assessment. "As the role of X-ray systems for cardiovascular interventional procedures has continued to evolve, there is an increased significance on fluoro performance as well as the importance of minimizing patient dose exposure," stated Volz. "The Infinix CC-i with the C-panel FPD allows clinicians to easily visualize minute details which increases precision and accuracy during interventional procedures for improved diagnosis." About the Infinix-i Series Toshiba's Infinix CC-i system is the industry's only vascular X-ray system truly field-upgradeable to FPD technology. This capability enables clinicians to expand the system and take advantage of second-generation FPD technology for superior image quality, while reducing upgrade costs. The Infinix CC-i also features Toshiba's new 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 (DFP-8000D), 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. 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 www.medical.toshiba.com. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities Modalities The factors and circumstances that cause a patient's symptoms to improve or worsen, including weather, time of day, effects of food, and similar factors. 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 Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in information and communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. , electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has 166,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $47 billion. |
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