Delivering high image quality, fast previews and efficient design

Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announces today that both its DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 Direct Radiography (DR) systems now are available for sale in the United States. Both Direct Radiography systems deliver high productivity, combined with high image quality and workflow efficiency to the radiography department. The DX-D 300 universal arm DR solution and the ceiling mounted DX-D 500n DR system, provide Agfa HealthCare customers with powerful new DR solutions in addition to the company’s complete portfolio of Computed Radiography (CR) systems.

The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems have been specifically developed to support a wide range of exams, while at the same time meeting the facility's need for high image quality. In keeping with Agfa HealthCare's commitment to interoperability and open standards, the DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are DICOM compliant allowing for RIS, PACS and HIS system compatibility.

The DX-D family of products blends Agfa HealthCare's award-winning MUSICA² image processing with high resolution flat panel detectors designed to deliver exceptional image quality and productivity. MUSICA² image processing analyzes image data before applying contrast and density algorithms to enhance image details. The solution enables the DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 to deliver high-quality images on the NX acquisition workstation without user interaction. Agfa HealthCare's DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems deliver fast cycle times and a unified look and feel for both CR and DR exams. Especially in combination with Agfa HealthCare's latest needle-based CR solutions, a very high and consistent standard of quality is reached for all x-ray images in the radiology department, to maximize diagnostic confidence while at the same time minimizing patient dose. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are both available in several different configurations that can be tailored to meet a wide range of workflow requirements.

"Agfa HealthCare's expanding family of DR systems offers our customers a broad range of imaging solutions to meet their digital image capture requirements, offering sharp images, workflow efficiency, integration, and overall ease of use," said Michael Green, President North America, Agfa HealthCare. "With these DR solutions, providers and patients benefit from high image quality, the potential for dose reduction, and a streamlined workflow."

The DX-D 500n - Versatile, Flexible, Comprehensive
The DX-D 500n system, designed for busy hospital departments and imaging centers that manage up to 125 and more exams daily, provides patient comfort and enhances diagnostic confidence. The ceiling mounted room, DX-D 500n, comes with a choice of Cesium Iodide or Gadolinium based DR detectors. Rooms may be configured with fixed or removable panels to meet patient workflow and added positioning flexibility. With a touch-screen monitor located at the head of the x-ray tube, the system includes image preview and exam control directly next to the table, giving radiographers the ability to preview images and complete studies in a limited number of steps while spending more time with patients. The convenient wall stand allows fast and efficient upright cassette-less imaging, while the table is designed with an extra wide, smooth and durable surface with four-way float-top movement for added patient comfort, safety and versatility.

The DX-D 300 - Ergonomic, Powerful, Compact
The universal arm DX-D 300 is a highly versatile DR solution with the quality and productivity benefits of cassette-less workflow. The compact size requires only a 3m x 3m x 2.8m space to operate and the floor mounting reduces installation costs making the DX-D 300 an especially attractive option for smaller practices. The fully motorized DX-D 300 can handle a broad range of x-ray studies, including lateral exams. This adaptability makes it ideal for use with all patients, even those less mobile, whether in sitting, standing or lying positions. The high-quality detector technology available in the DX-D 300 offers excellent image quality and very rapid image availability.