The Gammex 490 PET CT multi-modality phantom allows users to perform QC tests on both modalities with the same phantom. CT QC tests can be performed to check for alignment, positioning, CT number accuracy, slice thickness, high and low contrast and CT number uniformity. Inserts containing different size spheres allow for “hot” spot activity testing and different inserts also allow for attenuation testing. The phantom is portable and made of solid water and acrylic.
New Zealand-based Adept Medical announced the launch of the Antegrade IR Platform. Clinically driven, it is placed to provide an ideal work surface for antegrade femoral approach during interventional radiology vascular procedures. The device sits within the company’s existing range of access and patient positioning devices designed for interventional radiology, cardiology and vascular procedures.
September 03, 2019 
Volpara Solutions Inc. and mammography education provider Mammography Educators LLC announced the launch of training videos designed to make mammography positioning better. The training videos have been integrated in Volpara’s VolparaEnterprise software that provides a comprehensive assessment of image quality on every screening mammogram.
April 12, 2018 
Techno-Aide launched a new line of positioning sponges that solve the problem of lines from artifacts showing up on radiology images.
December 29, 2014 
IMRIS Inc. today announced that its horseshoe headrest has been selected as one of 10 New Technology Showcase Winners by Twin Cities-based Life Sciences Alley (LSA), the nation's largest regional medical industry association. The first magnetic resonance (MR)-safe and computed tomography (CT)-compatible horseshoe headrest was introduced in February and will be among the products featured at the LSA Health Technology Leadership Conference on Nov. 19 in Minneapolis.
October 17, 2014 
Patients seeking treatment for varicose veins continues to rise, so there is an increasing demand for a step platform to perform the standing venous insufficiency studies. Clear Image Devices LLC has released a new set of ultrasound exam step platform to meet this patient positioning need.
October 10, 2014 Canon U.S.A. Inc. and wholly owned subsidiary Virtual Imaging Inc. announced the introduction of the RadPRO Omnera 400A auto-positioning digital radiographic system, the first of a new series of overhead radiographic systems designed to help healthcare professionals meet the challenges of demanding hospital imaging departments.
July 07, 2014 
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) required a non-carbon fiber, flat positioning board for its GE Healthcare CT Brivo 385 system to enable it to perform radiotherapy planning for dogs and cats from computed tomography (CT) scans.
April 23, 2014 
Biodex Medical Systems Inc. introduced its line of ultrasound tables, which feature redesigned optional side rails that tuck underneath the table when not in use to allow clear access to the tabletop.
January 08, 2014 
Clear Image Devices LLC (CiD) announced the release of its step platform to be used for standing patient ultrasound venous insufficiency studies. The Ultrasound Exam Steps enable sonographers to place the patient in the optimal position for safe, easy capture of the highest quality venous images of the upper and lower leg.
November 14, 2013 
August 12, 2013 — Orfit Industries America announced the launch of the Open Face Hybrid Mask, designed to optimize patient comfort during radiation therapy of the head and neck areas.
August 12, 2013