FUJIFILM Introduces New Advances in Digital X-Ray Detectors and Digital Radiography Solutions at AHRA

Stamford, C.T., July 17, 2015 (Booth #818) –  FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will highlight new digital radiography solutions designed to meet the business needs of radiology professionals at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators annual meeting held July 19 - 22 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Fujifilm’s latest D-EVO II digital x-ray detectors are sure to exceed customer expectations,” said Rob Fabrizio, director of Marketing and Product Development, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “We are pleased to present our customers with continual innovation and comprehensive services to help meet their needs by providing high levels of performance and safe, gentle imaging for their patients.”

Following is a summary of new offerings:

Fujifilm’s new FDR D-EVO II detectors feature advances in design and functionality to bring exciting new levels of performance to radiographic imaging. The detectors are lightweight with a ruggedized magnesium alloy case and a sleek smooth shape that simplifies positioning under patients. Inside, its electronics have been re-engineered to enhance dose efficiency and improve diagnostic image quality at ultra-low dose levels. D-EVO II is also the world’s first detector protected with a Fujifilm exclusive engineered antibacterial coating.

Fujifilm will also introduce a new image processing tool called Virtual Grid that intelligently adapts contrast to improve image qualityfor exams acquired without a grid.  With the ability to customize its emulated grid characteristics, Virtual Grid provides exam flexibility and eliminates image quality problems that result from improper grid alignment or focal distance especially common with mobile imaging. Virtual Grid processing will be of great benefit to technologists for mobile imaging applications in emergency room, operating room, critical care and other exams. The Virtual Grid is designed for use with Fujifilm DR detectors and the FDX Console workstation.

For more information about Fujifilm, please visit: www.fujimed.com.

About Fujifilm 
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. From an unrivaled selection of digital x-ray systems, to the Synapse® brand of PACS, RIS and cardiovascular products, to advanced women’s health imaging systems, Fujifilm has products that are ideal for any size imaging environment. The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. supplies high quality, technologically advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit www.fujimed.com and www.fujifilmendoscopy.com.

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