Siemens Healthineers Announces First U.S. Installations of Mobilett Elara Max

Published on: August 28, 2019

UCHealth Greeley Hospital of Greeley, Colo., recently became the first healthcare facility in the United States to adopt the Mobilett Elara Max, a mobile X-ray system from Siemens Healthineers that enables comprehensive IT security as well as secure system integration into the hospital’s IT environment. UCHealth Greeley has installed two Mobilett Elara Max systems: a standard model and a pediatric-friendly version featuring a giraffe design.

In addition to a security package that helps facilities cope with cyber threats and virtual workstation technology that permits bedside access to patient information, the Mobilett Elara Max has an ergonomic design complete with an antimicrobial coating and fully integrated cables for an unobstructed front view that enables smooth, safe maneuverability. The system also provides 180-degree lateral arm movement that maximizes positioning options.

“UCHealth Greeley Hospital is proud to acquire these Mobilett Elara Max mobile X-ray systems, which are exceptionally user-friendly for our technologists, in addition to offering improved screen sensitivity and several new line and tube settings,” said Melody Pierson, RT(R), CRA, Manager of Imaging Services, UCHealth Greeley Hospital.

“Siemens Healthineers is pleased to provide UCHealth Greeley Hospital with the first Mobilett Elara Max systems in the United States, arming them with advanced cybersecurity features as well as virtual workstation technology that digitalizes healthcare by allowing the technologist to remain at the patient’s bedside,” said Niral Patel, Vice President of X-ray Products and Women’s Health, Siemens Healthineers North America.

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