Siemens Healthineers has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for the Mammomat B.brilliant mammography platform, featuring enhancements in user ergonomics and workflow, as well as reduced patient discomfort. Additionally, they have submitted a Premarket Approval application for the 3D tomosynthesis portion of the system.
Here, 24x7 Magazine sits down with three experts to discuss what’s new in mammography equipment and what HTM professionals should know about handling these delicate—and potentially lifesaving—devices.
In the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, researchers found that there is no clear cut-off age to stop breast cancer screening. The research, presented at last week's annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, adds support for guidelines that encourage screening decisions based on individual patients and their health.
Siemens Healthineers has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for the Mammomat B.brilliant mammography platform, featuring enhancements in user ergonomics and workflow, as well as reduced patient discomfort. Additionally, they have submitted a Premarket Approval application for the 3D tomosynthesis portion of the system.
Varian Medical Systems’ PaxScan 3024M flat panel detector is designed for full-field digital mammography, and has a compact design with a narrow edge. Rapid image-acquisition capabilities enable capture of images close to the chest wall, producing results within seconds.
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The Totoku CCL550i2 color diagnostic display by JVC Kenwood is now available from Quest International Inc, a supplier of medical imaging display technologies. Features include a 5 megapixel high-bright, color LED-backlit LCD; 21.3-inch color TFT IPS technology display panel; and 1000 cd/m² maximum luminance.
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Siemens Healthcare announced that the FDA cleared its Mammomat Inspiration with Tomosynthesis Option, an add-on to the company’s Mammomat Inspiration digital mammography platform that improves readability and reduces false-positives.
Read MoreAlthough they remain a minority in most HTM departments, the field offers women in biomedical engineering growing opportunities for fulfilling careers.
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Volpara Solutions has released VolparaDensity 3.0, a breast density assessment tool available for clinical use with digital breast tomosynthesis datasets from multiple manufacturers.
Read MoreiCAD, Inc, a provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions, and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer, will feature advanced computer-aided detection (CAD) solutions for the early detection of breast and colon cancers at RSNA.
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Several system-wide expansions and two mergers have enabled Alan R. Barton, CBET, and his clinical engineering team at Arnot Ogden Health System to expand the department and its scope of services.
