FDA Clears Hitachi’s 128-slice CT Scanner
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Scenaria Advanced 128 CT system, the company announced.
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Scenaria Advanced 128 CT system, the company announced.
Scenaria, the newest model of in their scalable CT platform, provides radiation dose saving technology, as well as patient access and workflow features. The Advanced 128 features are also available as a field upgrade for the Scenaria 64-slice model, the company said.
The system meets the need for a CT system that provides routine and advanced applications, the company said.
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