The Trident HD specimen radiography system is a next-generation solution that delivers enhanced image quality, improved workflow and instant sample verification during breast-conserving surgeries and stereotactic breast biopsies. The Trident products are the only specimen radiographs on the market to use amorphous selenium direct capture imaging – the same detector technology used in Hologic’s 3Dimensions mammography system – to generate crisp, clear, high-resolution images. The new Trident HD system, which recently received FDA clearance in the US and a CE Mark in Europe, also features a bigger detector that allows for complete imaging of larger breast surgical specimens, along with a wide range of surgical and biopsy samples. It is a breakthrough solution that delivers superior image quality, helping to streamline workflows and reduce recalls while decreasing procedure times. The Trident HD system eliminates the need for clinicians to transport specimens for imaging and features an ergonomic design that is 37 percent smaller than the original Trident system, making it easy to maneuver in a crowded operating or procedure room. Prior mammography or biopsy images can be displayed on the same Trident HD high-resolution monitor to speed comparison and analysis, resulting in reduced procedure time and improved workflow.  Additionally, an intuitive touchscreen interface and wireless integration supports advanced image sharing and seamless transfer of patient records to the facility’s picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
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POC Connect is the world’s first mobile data management solution designed for a reagent-free hemoglobin testing device. The simple android application enables the user to store, access and transmit hemoglobin results directly from a DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyser to a smartphone via Bluetooth. It is now possible to link Hb results with customizable unique IDs, QC information, Cuvette LOT numbers and dates and times, as well as transfer data easily via a file download or through email so it can be added to a central database or lab information system (LIS). The DiaSpect Tm device can be purchased with integrated Bluetooth, meaning there is no need to purchase an additional external Bluetooth dongle. This new solution will prove useful in countries with challenging environmental and geographical conditions where remote hemoglobin testing and access to internet can often be difficult.
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Philips’ new FlexArm gantry on its Azurion platform opens up imaging and patient positioning opportunities for image-guided procedures. During increasingly complex interventions, clinicians need to quickly and easily visualize critical anatomy and identify changes to the patient during the procedure. Azurion with FlexArm includes a set of innovations that makes it easier for the clinician to perform imaging across the whole patient in both 2D and 3D. As the clinician moves the system, the image beam automatically maintains alignment with the patient, allowing more consistent visualization and enabling them to keep their focus on the treatment. The system is ideally suited for Hybrid ORs that cater to multiple specialties in one room, such as a combination of surgical and endovascular procedures.
 

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