New pathways allow health systems to update legacy imaging equipment with artificial intelligence and workflow tools while preserving existing infrastructure.
GE HealthCare announced Allia platform upgrade pathways to modernize select legacy Innova and Discovery Image Guiding Solutions systems. These pathways provide access to new technologies and workflows while preserving existing infrastructure, avoiding major construction, and minimizing disruption to clinical operations, according to a press release from the company.
As procedural complexity increases and patient volumes grow, healthcare providers are seeking ways to update interventional environments. According to the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry, one-third of interventional X-ray systems in Europe are more than 10 years old, highlighting a need for technology renewal.
“Interventional care continues to evolve rapidly, and health systems are looking for technology strategies that balance innovation, operational continuity and long-term value,” says Jyoti Gera, CEO of cardiovascular and interventional solutions, advanced imaging solutions at GE HealthCare, in a release. “These Allia upgrade pathways reflect our commitment to helping customers modernize on their own terms by extending the capabilities of existing systems while providing access to the latest Allia innovations and AI-enabled technologies in a less disruptive, more sustainable way.”
The upgrade options provide access to various capabilities and third-party solutions. These include CleaRecon DL, an artificial intelligence-enabled deep learning reconstruction technology designed to reduce artifacts in images, and 3DStent, a tool for three-dimensional visualization of coronary stents.
Other available technologies include the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, which uses augmented reality for procedural guidance, and Embo ASSIST AI, which provides guidance for embolization strategies. The pathways also support the Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio software for coronary physiology assessment and the AVVIGO+ intravascular imaging platform.
To support system performance, GE HealthCare also offers Tube Watch and OnWatch Predict service options. These tools use artificial intelligence to provide an estimated lead time to failure, which helps facilities proactively manage maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime, according to the company.
The upgrade programs are intended to help customers improve image quality, expand imaging capabilities, and streamline workflows across various guiding solutions. These pathways are currently available in the US and other countries where Allia systems are cleared for sale.
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