February 8, 2011 — The only direct National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable dose calibrator source for Ga-68 and F-18 is now available in a 1 mCi (37 MBq) sealed source. This will help positron emission tomography (PET) manufacturers and end-users comply with all FDA, NRC, state regulations and with 21 CFR 212; cGMP for PET drugs.
February 15, 2011 – A successful pilot study found the feasibility of using computer-assisted surgical planning and patient-specific surgical guides in correcting lower limb malalignment. In the study, Materialise's SurgiCase Orthopaedics was used to describe lower limb malalignment and virtually plan multi-planar correction using computed tomography (CT) scans.
The Aero DR is a new wireless digital radiography (DR) system offering workflow improvements with a simple, easy-to-use console. It was featured at Konica Minolta's booth at RSNA 2010.
Eizo unveiled the newly expanded RadiForce line of medical imaging liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors at RSNA 2010. Beyond just high quality diagnostic LCD monitors, the line now incorporates full surgical and endoscopic solutions. Large format monitors such as the RadiForce LS560W delivers 8 MP resolution in a 56-inch screen size, which equals that of four full high definition (HD) monitors.
February 14, 2011 – The 3-D capabilities of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation were revealed at the Fifth Scanner Volumique Conference, held Jan. 24-25, in Nancy, France. The Carestream PACS was demonstrated at the event, which provides a platform for showing live demonstrations of the latest versions of CT image post-processing software.
February 14, 2011 – Zonare Medical Systems has loaned a z.one ultrasound system to Woodlands Church of Plover, Wis., for use on medical missions to Sumpango, Guatemala.
New for RSNA, Intelerad Medical Systems launched its Multi-Method Reporting module, combining new voice recognition technology, structured reporting templates and Intelerad Dictation into a single, seamless reading and reporting platform.
February 14, 2011 – A new bedside insertion kit and power-injectable catheter has been launched. The Morpheus Smart PICC insertion kit and 5 French Dual Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), from AngioDynamics, are an extension of the company’s Morpheus Smart PICC line.
