rlelianthus m ENTRY-LEVEL DIGITAL mammography

Metaltronica takes full advantage of many decades of experience in the diagnostic imaging field and believes in engaging in a continuous dialogue with clinicians and technologists to ensure that its systems address their most demanding requirements. Helianthus e is the direct resuLt of the recent and significant redesign of the company's entire product Line. This compact unit represents the basic model of a standardized platform and exemplifies the fastest and most cost-effective transition to digital mammography.

OPTIMAL PRICE-PERFORMANCE RATIO Helianthus C was engineered for the sole purpose of acquiring 2D digital images. While this system is not upgradable, it can be integrated with a wide range of accessories configured to suit most routine mammography procedures. The unit is available with three different digital detectors with both amorphous selenium and amorphous silicon technology. All panels have the same resolution (85 microns) and guarantee the acquisition of images of excellent diagnostic quality The difference between them is only the procedures' execution times and the cost, thereby allowing...

C-arm with isocentric movements 2 MP Medical display (3-5 MP optional) Protective screen Integrated Acquisition Workstation Potter-Bucky with anti-scatter grid Integrated X-Ray generator

The redesign of the new Helianthus C has resulted in a further improvement in terms of the system's ergonomics thanks to the isocentric servo assisted movements of the isocentric C-arm that enables smoother and more controlled movements. Extensive manual (motorized as an option) rotational and translation movements (up to 91 cm vertical travel) allow a quick and easy positioning of the patient, even for those with impaired or limited mobility. Three multi-switches placed on the sides of the C-arm and the front of the X-ray tube assist the operator in managing the motorized movements of the arm....

Automatic collimation Helianthus C is outfitted with a size and position recognition device for the compression paddle that automatically adapts to the X-ray beam collimation in all procedure modes. As a safety measure that prevents exposures that do not comply with the used accessories, the operator can manually select the collimation setup. "Smart ^Press'1 compression system The image quality directly correlates to the correct compression of the breast. Helianthus C lets the mammography technician perform this operation automatically or in a motorized mode with manual fine adjustments via rotary...

SensROI - Pre-exposure mode In the Helianthus C unit, the digital detector is also used to set optimal exposure parameters in an automatic or semi-automatic mode. According to the compression paddle employed, a continuous portion of the sensitive area of the detector is selected for a particular procedure and the actual density of the tissue to be examined is determined using a short preexposure pulse. The Average Glandular Dose (AGD) is updated in real-time on all displays and appropriately recorded. A user-friendly interface (GUI) guides the operator in every phase of preparation and acquisition....

Anti-Scatter grid Compression paddles The standard linear grid mounted inside the Potter Bucky drastically reduces scattered radiation, contributing to the acquisition of sharp and high-quality breast images. In addition to the standard equipment, several other compression paddles are available as options (i.e., for the geometric magnification, the examination of details, and perforated for twodimensional biopsy procedures). Compression paddles Geometric magnification kit The basic configuration of Helianthus C includes two standard compression paddles: 24x30 cm and 18x24 cm (for smaller breast)....

In the standard configuration, Helianthus C is supplied with an integrated acquisition and control workstation (AWS). In this case, according to the customer's preference, the medical display monitor is directly fixed on the mammography system, on the left or right side. On the console, a touchpad keyboard is available. A CD/DVD burner and a USB port are positioned on the side of the console. All the AWS electronics, including the Personal Computer, is installed inside the mammography unit. The exposure button, provided with a spiral cable, allows the operator to perform radiation exposures in...

STAND-ALONE VISUALIZATION The Helianthus C acquisition and control workstation (AWS) can be offered as a standalone unit equipped with a transparent anti-X Ray protection barrier that allows the operator to optimize and manage the workftow remotely. This configuration includes a a 15" display monitor, keyboard, and mouse that facilitates the complete control of the mammography system. It is possible to supply the display monitor with a resolution of 2, 3, or 5 MP. As an option, a dedicated and independent review station for the high-resolution visualization of diagnostic imaging is supplied....

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