Siemens' Arcadis Avantic mobile C-Arm:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Siemens Medical Solutions has received US FDA 510(k) market clearance for a mobile C-arm imaging system that it claims features the strongest power (20kW) in the industry. Arcadis Avantic, a lightweight and small footprint product, also offers an output of up to 250mA, and a 13-inch image intensifier, which provides a large field of view. The system, designed for advanced imaging requirements in a wide range of clinical applications, including trauma and spinal, vascular and general surgery, is expected to be ready for delivery in September 2005, the company said.