Agfa HealthCare Announces Global Release of the DX-G Innovative Computed Radiography System

Benefits include image quality, streamlined workflow, potential for dose reduction

• Press release
• Mortsel, Belgium / Toronto, Canada
• November 28, 2009 14:00

RSNA 2009 exhibit showcases “next step in Computed Radiography (CR)” and innovative digital image capture solutions

(RSNA - Booth#8324) Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, today announced the global launch of the DX-G, a next generation CR system with extraordinary flexibility for general radiography. The DX-G offers exceptional image quality, the potential to reduce patients' x-ray doses, and streamlined workflow through a drop-and-go buffer for a broad range of applications.

"Offering the best in flexible, next-generation CR systems, the DX-G uses both needle-based detector and powder phosphor plates," said Iskandar Accaoui, Global Imaging Business Unit Manager. "Our customers worldwide tell us their departments require a system that delivers image quality, minimal training, and workflow efficiency. With its familiar NX workstation and powerful MUSICA2 processing, the DX-G design addresses these criteria as a flexible, high throughput, multi-plate solution."

The DX-G excels at delivering benefits in image quality, workflow, multi-functionality, and compact design. DX-G uses a five-cassette drop-and-go buffer, which contributes to its high imaging quality, high throughput, and smooth workflow. Multi-functionality is evident in the DX-G's support of all CR general radiology applications, including Full Leg Full Spine.

DX-G Image Quality: Supporting general radiology, including extremities, neonatal and pediatric applications, the DX-G offers excellent image quality by scanning both powder plates and needle detectors. DX-G with standard phosphor plates offers excellent image quality, while the DX-G using needle-based detectors provides high quality images with higher Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) and the potential to reduce patients' x-ray dosages.

DX-G Workflow Enhancement: workflow is facilitated by the only true drop & go digitizer with five-cassette input and output buffer, which can handle a mix of needle-based detectors and/or standard phosphor plates of varied sizes. The result is a fast preview, reduction in waiting times, more continuous workflow, and higher productivity through automatic cassette handling.

Available as a compact system with top features from proven Agfa HealthCare CR systems, the DX-G can be used as a central digitizer within a radiology department, and provide support for multiple exam rooms. Because the DX-G has a small work area footprint, it can be positioned within an x-ray room, ward, narrow corridor or small space. The design supports departments that have limited floor space or storage facilities.

"DX-G reflects the strength and power of Agfa HealthCare's product portfolio, which matches CR versatility with Direct Radiography (DR) productivity," said Accaoui, "Agfa HealthCare understands providers' needs for cost containment, productivity, and quality of service as the industry transitions from analog to digital to IT solutions. No matter where providers are in their digital migration, Agfa HealthCare offers solutions that meet demands for consistent, high quality images, workflow efficiency, integration, and ease of use."