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Just a few years ago, the debate in radiology departments about workhorse X-ray systems was whether to convert from analog film to computed radiography (CR) cassettes and digital readers, or to direct imaging digital radiography (DR) systems. Today, there is no doubt DR has won that debate and is being widely adopted, and CR is falling out of favor.
February 08, 2013 
Viztek, the advanced digital imaging solution provider, has received United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510k clearance for the ViZion + DR line of panels. This new family of products includes multiple panels in tethered, wireless and fixed configurations offering high quality images at quick speeds, while remaining at a competitive price point. Unlike many competing products, the panels have an ease of adaptability and require no generator interface.
January 15, 2013 
Opal-EHR, a meaningful use- (MU-) certified radiology information system (RIS), will debut at RSNA 2012. It brings a ...
October 15, 2012 
September 20, 2012 — Viztek, a digital imaging solution provider, announced the availability of a wall mounting kit for its small-footprint Opal computed radiography (CR) II X-ray system. The wall-mounted configuration is ideal for a variety of healthcare settings.
September 20, 2012 
When it comes to modalities, why select digital radiography (DR)? There are several reasons. First, DR is fast. The speed inherent in the technology improves overall workflow for the entire radiology department. Also, image quality is superb and the required X-ray doses can be significantly lower than with traditional modalities.
September 05, 2012 
August 30, 2012 – Viztek, the digital imaging solution provider, announced a new market, based on significant increase in interest in its small footprint Straight Arm digital radiography (DR) product among urgent care facilities recently opened and run by area hospitals.
August 30, 2012 
May 17, 2012 — Viztek announced an upgrade to its Opal-Ortho PACS (picture archiving and communications system) solution for orthopedic practices. The solution offers one single appliance that controls every aspect of orthopedics imaging, integrating the digital radiography (DR) or computed radiography (CR) solution and the PACS for optimal efficiency.
May 17, 2012 
May 15, 2012 -- Viztek, a digital imaging solution provider, announced the availability of Opal-Mammo, a complete women's health solution with the industry's leading combination of a Web-based mammography PACS with integrated tracking software.
May 15, 2012 
May 14, 2012 — Viztek announced the availability of its integrated mammography suite, Opal-Mammo. The women’s health solution features a multi-modality mammography viewer that offers streamlined management of high-resolution images.
May 14, 2012 
Few imaging market segments have seen as much activity in the past six to nine months as digital radiography (DR) has. Comprising everything from retrofit kits to full suites — with a score of wireless options — the marketplace is filled with vendors improving old systems, introducing new ones and getting their products into more healthcare providers’ hands.
April 03, 2012