SRMI put this out on the 24th, they have other news out today.
Swissray wins FDA approval X-ray detector
Reuters Story - November 24, 1997 20:23
NEW YORK, Nov 24 - Swissray International Inc on
Monday said it received approval of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration for its direct X-ray detector, the AddOn-Bucky,
to be used in diagnostic imaging.
The AddOn-Bucky is able to convert X-ray information
directly into a high-quality digital image which can be viewed
on Swissray's SwissVision workstation within 20 seconds, the
company said.
Swissray's direct digital technology is designed to replace
conventional screen-film systems and phosphor imaging plate
systems, the company said.
The time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly film,
cassette and imaging plate handling is eliminated, Swissray
said in a statement.
Since the use of X-ray film and developer chemicals becomes
unnecessary, the AddOn-Bucky also offers environmental
advantages, Swissray said.
Swissray plans to market the AddOn-Bucky in the United
States as part of its AddOn-Multi-System, a digital X-ray
systems which performs most general X-ray applications.
FDA approval for the complete system is pending, Swissray
said. |
