Sony Medical
Sony Electronics Inc. is a leading provider of innovative medical products designed for use in a wide range of applications as stand-alone hardware, or for incorporation into integrated medical systems. Medical imaging offerings include dry film imagers, printers and medical grade monitors for a full range of modalities. Today, Sony’s medical products are sold directly to major radiology and surgical imaging OEMs around the globe for incorporation into end-user medical systems. The company’s products also are made available directly to end users through distributors for the OEM system replacement market. For more detailed product information, please visit www.sony.com/medical.
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July 08, 2013 
Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division announced new support offerings for radiology monitors to be highlighted at the Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting, June 6-9, 2013, in Dallas.
June 12, 2013 
The newest diagnostic medical imaging monitors for radiology — Sony’s LMD-DM series — are now available from Monitors Inc. Covering every modality including computed radiography/digital/radiography (CR/DR), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), picture archive and communications system (PACS), US NM and full-field digital mammography (FFDM) studies, the displays are 510(k) cleared for diagnostic use and come with a five-year “Hot Swap” warranty.
June 06, 2013 
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting has transitioned in recent years from an imaging device focus to an imaging information technology focus. The interest in software continued at this year’s meeting, partly fueled by the need for healthcare organizations to meet Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use requirements. Two key trends seen throughout the show floor included remote viewing systems for radiology images and technology streamlined to aid workflow efficiency.
February 08, 2013 
There were several evident trends on the show floor at RSNA 2012, including interest in software fueled by Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use requirements, new mammography solutions and innovations in imaging hardware.
December 07, 2012 
October 23, 2012 – Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division is announcing the availability of its full line of diagnostic medical imaging monitors for radiology. The displays are 510(k) cleared for use in general review of images from every modality including CR/DR, CT, MRI and full-field digital mammography (FFDM) studies. With these new monitors, Sony is further expanding its footprint in radiology adding to its already long list of technology offerings including recording devices, printers, LCD displays and other essential equipment for medical applications.
November 06, 2012 
The recently introduced Sony Electronics UP-D711MD is the first integrated thermal printer for the ultrasound market. With its extremely slim and compact design, this monochrome black and white printer is ideally suited for portable ultrasound carts. Building on Sony’s printing expertise in medical applications, the UP-D711MD meets the day-to-day requirements of the evolving ultrasound landscape.
November 05, 2012 
Sony now features diagnostic imaging displays for mammography as well as general imaging, such as: positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
August 17, 2012 
Recent advances in diagnostic-grade flat panel displays include automated and remote quality assurance (QA), elimination of the bezel between two screens by using a single large screen for workstations and an increasing use of color monitors.
July 24, 2012