Shimadzu debuts x-ray systems at AHRA
Shimadzu Medical Systems introduced two analog x-ray systems in North America at the 2009 meeting of the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) in Las Vegas this week.
The company said its power-assist function enables its operator to control movement of the Mobile Art Evolution. The soft-touch bumper design stops the shock-resistant unit. Shimadzu said its Mobile Art Evolution 32 has a 32-kW maximum power output, which can be converted from analog to digital x-ray functionality.
According to the Torrance, Calif.-based company, both models feature:
The company said its power-assist function enables its operator to control movement of the Mobile Art Evolution. The soft-touch bumper design stops the shock-resistant unit. Shimadzu said its Mobile Art Evolution 32 has a 32-kW maximum power output, which can be converted from analog to digital x-ray functionality.
According to the Torrance, Calif.-based company, both models feature:
- A display of the calculated or measured x-ray exposure dose;
- A dose calibration function to display the distance from the x-ray tube focal point to the patient;
- An illuminated indicator showing ready up or exposure status on both the front of the collimator and the optional illuminated hand switch;
- An emergency radiology function activation capability when the unit's battery is low;
- A counterbalance system supporting positioning and multidirectional radiography;
- A button to position and move the unit backwards and forwards; and
- High focal-point arm specification.