SVS 2009: Ziehm Imaging Sets a New Standard in Mobile Imaging With the Ziehm Vision...

SVS 2009: Ziehm Imaging Sets a New Standard in Mobile Imaging With the Ziehm
Vision RFD
Ziehm Vision RFD - Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging of Unprecedented Quality for
Endovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology Applications

RIVERSIDE, California and NUREMBERG, Germany, June 10 /PRNewswire/ --
Ziehm Imaging is proud to announce that the United States Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has given 510k clearance for the latest innovative
mobile C-arm from Ziehm Imaging, the Ziehm Vision(R) RFD, for marketing and
sales within the United States. Designed for use in endovascular surgery,
interventional cardiology and interventional radiology, the Ziehm Vision RFD
mobile C-arm combines the latest flat-panel technology and a true fully
digital imaging chain with a compact design that delivers exceptional image
quality. During demanding procedures physicians will benefit from improved
visualization, workflow and reduced radiation dose.
The Ziehm Vision RFD combines innovative flat-panel technology with the
sophisticated ODDC (Object Detected Dose Control) software and special
designed anatomical programs for excellent image quality at minimal dose. The
flat-panel detector allows for fully digital, distortion-free imaging and
better access to the patient due to the larger C-arm opening and the
165degrees orbital rotation. Thanks to pulse technology at up to 25 frames
per second, the system provides sharp, high contrast images of vasculature,
bone and soft tissue structures, which is indispensable particularly for
complex applications in endovascular surgery. The excellent image quality,
once only expected from fixed room systems, is now available in a mobile
interventional suite.
Because of its compact design and the flat panel detector's increased
field of view, the Ziehm Vision RFD provides physicians with a wide range of
benefits. The 30 cm x 30 cm size of the flat panel detector and the 1.5 k x
1.5 k resolution provides extended dynamic range and 49% greater anatomical
viewing, when compared to 12 inch image intensifier systems delivering
comprehensive information about the patient's anatomy. With the added
advantage of a smaller footprint, users receive the benefit of greater
maneuverability. At the same time, the mobile interventional suite provides
better access to the patient due to the larger C-arm opening and the
165degrees orbital rotation. Additionally with the Ziehm Vision RFD, user
workflow is simplified and day-to-day clinical efficiency is improved through
the innovative VisionCenter touchscreen user interface. Because of its
excellent image quality and user friendliness, the Ziehm Vision RFD is
suitable for a wide variety of clinical tasks, particularly for demanding
procedures common in endovascular surgery, interventional radiology, and
interventional cardiology.
Versatile imaging for greater efficiency in the operating theater
"Using fully digital technology, we are setting standards for C-arms in
terms of image quality and patient care," comments Klaus Horndler, CEO of
Ziehm Imaging. "The combination of digital imaging with Advanced Active
Cooling and anatomical imaging modes opens a new chapter in intraoperative
imaging by bringing fixed room image quality and throughput to the operating
room in a mobile solution. Our aim is to evolve x-ray based imaging methods
consistently so that we can provide physicians with the best possible
technology to enable enhanced treatments."
Ziehm Imaging is presenting the Ziehm Vision RFD at the SVS congress in
Denver, Co from June 11 - 13. You can find Ziehm Imaging in Booth 811.
(R) Registered Trademark in Germany and/or in the USA.
About Ziehm Imaging
Ziehm imaging specializes in the development, manufacturing and worldwide
marketing of mobile x-ray-based imaging solutions. The company has been
market leader in Germany for more than seven years as well as in many other
European countries for two years. Today, Ziehm Imaging is a global systems
provider, employing over 250 people worldwide. Extensive in-house development
know-how is reflected in the Ziehm Imaging C-arms' high medical imaging
performance, intelligent generator technology, significant dose savings and
seamless digital network integration. Building on competence and creativity,
as well as continuous dialog and close cooperation with renowned
universities, research centers and hospitals, Ziehm Imaging has developed
groundbreaking technologies that have made the company a global trendsetter
in intelligent interventional imaging. Ziehm Imaging products are known for
their outstanding versatility and their easy handling for a wide variety of
medical applications. In addition, they offer seamless integration into
existing IT environments for digital image data acquisition, image evaluation
and image management. Please see http://www.ziehm.com for more information.
Press release

Ziehm Imaging, United States
greg.mciff@ziehm.com
Tel: +1-951-781-2020

Ziehm Imaging Germany
martin.herzmann@ziehm-eu.com
Tel: +49-911-2172-302

SOURCE Ziehm Imaging

Press release: Ziehm Imaging, United States, greg.mciff@ziehm.com, Tel:
+1-951-781-2020. Ziehm Imaging Germany, martin.herzmann@ziehm-eu.com, Tel:
+49-911-2172-302