LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions,
has installed the first prototype of its new flat detector (FD) based
full-field digital mammography system at the Iris Cantor Center for Breast
Imaging at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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This new system, which is called the MAMMOMAT NovationDR* in Europe and
other countries, is based on one of the company's flagship products -- the
MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova. The connectivity features of both the MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova
and the new NovationDR product are based on Siemens' historical leadership in
image data and workflow management, and will facilitate the new system's
incorporation into a digital network and may improve patient management and
care.
"With MAMMOMAT NovationDR, Siemens intends to keep all the well-known
features of the MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova, add the best available detector
technology, and seek to define a solution that is optimized for the workflow
demands of a digital environment," said Holger Schmidt, president of the
Siemens Medical Solutions Special Systems Division.
The new product incorporates an innovative flat detector that is based on
amorphous Selenium (aSe) detector technology. This technology enables a direct
conversion of X-ray to digital information, unlike other detector systems,
such as aSi-CsI, which use indirect x-ray conversion. The aSe detectors in the
new Siemens system have significant potential for higher spatial resolution,
thus providing greater detail.
At UCLA's Breast Imaging Center, an Internal Review Board-approved
clinical study is being performed with the new MAMMOMAT NovationDR that will
compare the diagnostic content and image quality of analog images and digital
images taken at the same level of radiation exposure. The detector size of 25
by 29 centimeters will enable imaging of most breast sizes. In addition,
Siemens has developed a new, innovative paddle for use with the MAMMOMAT
NovationDR, which is designed for easier and more comfortable positioning of
the patient.
"The start of the first clinical study with our new MAMMOMAT NovationDR is
an extremely important milestone in our efforts to complete our product
portfolio in digital mammography," explained Schmidt. "Siemens has already
proven that we can set new standards in digital mammography with products such
as the award-winning OPDIMA digital spot and diagnosis system, and we intend
to continue our success with our new MAMMOMAT NovationDR full-field digital
mammography solution."
The new digital system is planned for release by the end of 2003 outside
of the United States. Availability of the system in the United States awaits
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and approval.
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) with headquarters in
Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers
to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is renowned for its
innovative products, including imaging systems for diagnosis, therapy
equipment for treatment, hearing instruments, and critical care and life
support systems, as well as a wide array of information technology and data
management solutions that optimize workflow and improve outcomes for
hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
Known as the premier health information application service provider, the
company processes nearly 137 million transactions daily and manages more than
86 terabytes of data -- twice the information volume of the Library of
Congress. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide, the company
reported sales of 7.6 billion EUR, orders of 8.4 billion EUR and EBIT of 1
billion EUR for fiscal 2002. More information can be obtained by visiting
http://www.siemensmedical.com.
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Investigational Use.
SOURCE Siemens Medical Solutions
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CONTACT:
LuJean Smith of Siemens Medical Solutions,
+1-425-557-1337, lujean.smith@siemens.com
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