Toshiba’s Aquilion Lightning Lowers the Cost of Ownership for Entry-Level CT Systems
November 29 2015 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Reliability, Safety Features and Advanced
Technology Make Lightning Ideal for Routine Imaging
Toshiba is reducing the cost of CT system ownership with the
launch of the all-new Aquilion Lightning™. The reliable,
premium-component, entry-level system provides an economic
advantage for healthcare providers looking to maximize their
equipment investment.
The Aquilion Lightning is a 16 detector row system with a small
footprint to allow providers to save on both space and cost. These
savings do not come at the sacrifice of premium technology as the
system utilizes the same PUREViSION CT Detector technology that is
used in premium Toshiba CT systems and includes AIDR 3D Enhanced
(Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D Enhanced) to help reduce
dose. In addition, Adaptive Diagnostic solutions, such as Single
Energy Metal Artifact Reduction (SEMAR™) and SURESubtraction™, help
simplify complex scans for more consistent imaging. These
technologies, along with the industry’s thinnest slices, at 0.5 mm,
and a 78-cm bore that is the widest in the 16-row detector
radiology segment, help optimize workflow and patient comfort.
“The Aquilion Lightning embodies Toshiba’s promise to provide
customers with the industry’s best solutions on every scanner,”
said Satrajit Misra, vice president, Marketing, Toshiba. “This
system ensures customers don’t need to compromise quality to meet
their business goals, by reducing their total cost of ownership and
helping them meet XR-29 compliance standards. As our CT business
continues to grow, we are proud to give our partners the best in
value, reliability and technology no matter the price point.”
Toshiba will showcase the Aquilion Lightning CT system at this
year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting
in Chicago, November 29 - December 4, 2015 (Booth #7336, North
Hall).
About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical
Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology
and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and
cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic
imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more
information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide
provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive
medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound,
nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems
for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has
been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical
Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba. Visit
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at
www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels
world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical
product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy
& Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems &
Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles
Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic
Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to
the Future,” Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing
to the realization of a world where generations to come can live
better lives.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a
global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing 199,000
people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.6 trillion yen
(US$55 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit
www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
Aquilion Lightning, SEMAR and SURESubstraction are trademarks of
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.
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