Fujifilm Introduces Breast Imaging Diagnostic Workstation

Delivers Full Synapse(R) PACS Capabilities in the Form of a Workstation for
Digital Breast Imaging

STAMFORD, Conn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujifilm Medical Systems USA,
Inc. announced today that it is introducing the Breast Imaging Diagnostic
Workstation (BIDW). Available for any U.S. facility that has implemented Full
Field Digital Mammography (FFDM), the BIDW is being introduced specifically to
complement Fujifilm's Computed Radiography for Mammography (FCRm) solution and
provide better workstation interpretation capabilities for facilities that may
use another vendor's PACS. Delivering full Synapse(R) PACS functionality,
this new standalone workstation is designed to be a supplement to any
facility's existing PACS, and meet the market need for more clinically and
operationally advanced systems to support breast imaging.
"As more and more facilities adopt digital mammography, there is an
increased need for PACS that provide the specialized features and advanced
technologies that are so vital to the interpretation of full field digital
mammography exams," explained Jim Morgan, Fujifilm's Director of Network
Systems. "Synapse is an advanced PACS that is uniquely capable of providing
the diagnostic and clinical tools that radiologists demand for FFDM. The
Breast Imaging Diagnostic Workstation will now enable customers that might
already have an existing PACS to benefit from full Synapse capabilities and
additional features specifically designed for digital mammography when
interpreting their FFDM studies."
Fujifilm's Breast Imaging Diagnostic Workstation (BIDW) was designed with
not only clinical, but operational and integration needs in mind. In addition
to providing Fujifilm's renowned image quality, it also offers the ability to
support CAD, MQSA overlays and provides Fujifilm's patented reading protocol
technology for efficient reading workflow. Upon image acquisition all FFDM
studies are automatically sent to the BIDW where image display is available in
seconds and prior studies can be accessed for comparison, all ensuring optimal
operational efficiency is maintained for radiologists. This functionality is
not limited to breast imaging, because it is Synapse PACS. Furthermore, the
BIDW can be completely integrated with all other radiology systems, including
any mammography specific reporting systems, RIS and PACS.
Fujifilm's Synapse Breast Imaging Diagnostic Workstation will be available
in the U.S. in June 2008.
About FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
As one of the FUJIFILM Corporation family of companies with 70 years of
imaging experience and almost $25 billion in sales, FUJIFILM Medical Systems
USA, Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and network
systems to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the
future. Fujifilm's Synapse(R) PACS (picture archiving and communications
system) provides a seamless solution for managing, storing and distributing
images and information throughout the entire healthcare enterprise. Its Web
integrated design and hardware-independence provide a technological
infrastructure and deployment model that can be expanded upon in a myriad of
ways to adapt to evolving technologies. FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA is
headquartered in Stamford, CT. More information is available at
www.fujimed.com.
(C) 2008 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
SOURCE Fujifilm Medical Systems USA

Courtney Kraemer, +1-203-363-3924, courtney.kraemer@fujimed.com, or Katie
Reynolds, +1-203-602-3670, katie.reynolds@fujimed.com, both of FUJIFILM
Medical Systems USA