Canon Medical Systems USA today announced the commercial launch of its Vantage Galan 3T/Supreme Edition MRI system. The advanced MRI system features all Canon-manufactured components. That includes an innovative real-time platform and precision Japan-made magnet technology. Tustin, California–based Canon Medical said the system enhances imaging performance, streamlines operational workflow and improves patient comfort. Vantage Galan […]
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GE HealthCare unveils new mammography system
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) today announced its new Pristina Via mammography system designed to enhance the screening experience. The Chicago-based company debuted the system at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Pristina Via provides mammography technologists with a suite of sophisticated tools, according to a news release. These tools balance the demands of […]
Philips, AWS expand strategic AI collaboration
Philips (NYSE:PHG) today announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The collaboration offers Philips’ integrated diagnostics portfolio in the cloud. That includes radiology, digital pathology, cardiology and AI advanced visualization solutions. Philips and AWS aim to unify diagnostic workflows, improving access to critical insights and driving better outcomes across clinical […]
Siemens Healthineers inks $105M value partnership with Ohio State
Siemens Healthineers recently announced that it expanded its strategic partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The new 10-year, $105 million value partnership will create a center for imaging excellence in which the German medtech giant’s scientists will work with clinical and research teams across the Ohio State health system to develop practical […]
Medtronic to expand GI Genius access with new VA contract
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affaris (VA) awarded a new contract for its GI Genius system. The VA awarded a three-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for GI Genius AI-powered endoscopy units. This results in almost 100 additional unit installations across VA medical centers nationwide. This new contract adds […]
Philips, Icometrix unveil AI-powered brain imaging tech
Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it teamed up with Icometrix to deploy an AI-driven brain scan solution. The companies aim to provide an end-to-end solution for acquiring, reading and reporting the results of MRI brain scans. They hope to optimize the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis (MS). According […]
Globus Medical launches ExcelsiusHub navigation system
Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) announced that launched its ExcelsiusHub navigation system for robotic surgical procedures. ExcelsiusHub joins the Audobon, Pennsylvania–based company’s ecosystem of Excelsius technologies. Globus Medical designed it to elevate the standard for freehand navigation, giving surgeons real-time visualization of instrument placement. Freehand navigation helps reduce the reliance on X-ray imaging during spine surgery and […]
GE HealthCare unveils new applications for mobile C-arm portfolio
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced today that it added new clinical applications to its OEC 3D mobile CBCT C-arm portfolio. Chicago-based GE HealthCare says these additions help enable precise and efficient imaging during endoscopic bronchoscopy procedures in the practice of interventional pulmonology. The company says complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures require precise intraoperative imaging systems. Often, […]
Philips picks up FDA nod for remote imaging capabilities
Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for a number of remote imaging features. The FDA cleared remote scanning and remote protocol adjustment features on the Philips Radiology Operations Command Center (ROCC). This means expert radiologists can now assist technologies on the spot by remotely controlling scans or adjusting protocols. They can […]
Philips unveils next-gen helium-free MRI system
Philips (NYSE:PHG) today unveiled its next-generation 1.5T BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence. The latest-generation scanner features a 70 cm wide-bore design. It integrates AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow solutions to improve outcomes for more patients. The MR Smart Workflow solutions increase daily patient throughput without compromising diagnostic quality, Philips says. […]
Medtronic wins FDA nod for new InPen app to support launch with Simplera CGM
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced a regulatory milestone that supports the rollout of its next-generation CGM. Our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News, reports today that the FDA cleared the medtech giant’s new InPen insulin delivery system application. Clearance paves the way for the launch of the company’s smart multiple daily injection (MDI) system. That system includes […]
