Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit New Wireless Flat Panel Detector,
Image Processing Software and X-Ray Tubes for Digital Radiography
at RSNA
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 20,
2012 /PRNewswire/ -- South Hall, Booth 4804 -- Varian Medical
Systems (NYSE: VAR) will exhibit the company's new PaxScan®
wireless digital detector, digital image processing
systems and X-ray tubes at the annual meeting of the
Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA) in Chicago
from Nov 25 – 29. In addition
the company will display its technologies for treating cancer with
targeted radiotherapy and radiosurgery.
X-Ray Products - New digital X-ray imaging
products to be showcased are:
PaxScan® 4336W – Wireless Flat Panel Detector - The new
PaxScan 4336W wireless detector features Varian's proprietary,
advanced wireless technology with state-of-the art 6th
generation architecture incorporating 16-bit data
acquisition. The panel is optimized for dose efficiency and
very low electronic noise. The new wireless platform is a
dual band 2.4/5GHz panel with high speed data transfer rates up to
170Mbps and a 2 – 3.3 second preview time. It also has on-panel
diagnostics and a built-in shock sensor. The panel is a
lightweight 3.4kg with battery, and has a removable tether/service
cable. "These new innovative technologies allow our customers
to take full advantage of superior digital image quality with the
capability of higher throughput, significant workflow efficiencies
and the potential to enhance patient care and comfort for an
improved experience," said Steve
Kimmel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Varian
X-Ray Products.
PaxScan® 4343CB – Incorporating the advanced PaxScan
technology, the 4343CB is designed to deliver the highest quality
radiography combined with state-of-the-art dynamic imaging.
The 4343CB is capable of generating 60 frames per second enabling
dual energy imaging and tomosynthesis in radiography. "The
4343CB detector is an excellent choice for Universal RF and large
volume Cone Beam CT (CBCT) applications," added Kimmel. The
large field of view features multiple sensitivity ranges, extended
dynamic range modes and a 139 micron pixel size for high
resolution imaging.
PaxScan® 1515DX – The mid-size CBCT and panoramic imaging
panel is intended for use in mini C-arm applications and is also
well suited for dental and industrial
applications.
PaxScan® 2530C – A 10" x 12" radiographic panel designed
with special imaging modes for use in mid-size radiographic
applications.
InfiMed Imaging Software Systems – Varian's digital image
processing software and workstations with advanced imaging
algorithms for single or multiple radiographic flat panel
detectors, dynamic detectors and legacy image intensifier
systems.
Cone Beam CT Software Tools (CST) – A suite of image
reconstruction software tools for use by system designers.
The software offers a set of plug-ins for preprocessing
corrections, CBCT reconstruction and post reconstruction
processing.
The software is designed to reduce scatter and lag and corrects
for the effects of beam hardening. The suite enables OEM
engineers to use standard CST plug-ins or add their own custom
processing plug-ins.
PaxPower™ FP 1000 X-Ray Tube – The PaxPower tube platform
was designed for space efficiency and high performance. The
PaxPower 1000 series, featuring a lightweight compact design and
twice the power of conventional dual ended tubes was built for
portable surgical CT and interventional systems.
Oncology Treatment Solutions
Varian will also showcase oncology solutions at RSNA,
including:
- Software: the latest releases of the ARIA® oncology
information and Eclipse™ treatment planning systems, now accessible
from a single clinical management system dashboard. "Varian
has become the #1 global oncology software leader by developing
world-class solutions that incorporate extensive personalization to
the user, easy-to-follow task-driven workflows, and automation in
support of a treatment center's protocols," says Chris Toth, vice president of marketing for
Varian's Oncology Systems business.
- External beam radiotherapy systems: Varian's broad line
of devices for precise, fast delivery of image-guided radiotherapy
and radiosurgery, including the newly introduced EDGE™ Radiosurgery
Suite*, a dedicated radiosurgery system with full integration of
real-time target tracking and patient positioning.
- Brachytherapy technology: Varian's latest brachytherapy
afterloaders and applicators, as well as software for planning and
delivering brachytherapy treatments, including a new real-time
planning tool for ultrasound-guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy
treatment planning*.
- Proton Therapy: The ProBeam™ solution, which
incorporates imaging, gating, robotic patient positioning,
treatment planning and oncology information software.
- The Varian/Siemens Partnership: Stop by the Varian booth
for information about the strategic global partnership between
Varian and Siemens, who are working together to offer a full
spectrum of products for imaging and treatment in radiation
oncology.
*These statements refer to technologies that are pending FDA
510(k) clearance and not yet available for sale.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo
Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of
medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical
conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. The
company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive
cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology
practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes, digital
detectors, and image processing workstations for X-ray imaging in
medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies
high-energy X-ray devices for cargo screening and non-destructive
testing applications. Varian Medical Systems employs
approximately 6,100 people who are located at manufacturing sites
in North America, Europe, and China and approximately 70 sales and support
offices around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.varian.com or follow us on Twitter.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elaine Rebele, Varian Medical Systems
801-978-5715 or elaine.rebele@varian.com
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