Hitachi's 128-Slice CT System Cleared for U.S.

Hitachi Medical Systems has announced FDA clearance for its SCENARIA Advanced 128 CT system.

SCENARIA combines the latest dose saving technologies with enhanced patient access features and rapid workflow in a 128-slice model. The Advanced 128 features are also available as a field upgrade for the SCENARIA 64-slice model.

“SCENARIA is another example of Hitachi’s ability to provide superior product value by combining the latest dose saving and imaging technologies with a premium feature set that includes a standard 2 metre scannable range table with greater than 500 lb. weight capacity and unique lateral shift capability (16cm range) to centre the patient’s anatomy of interest nearest to the scan iso-center”, said Mark Silverman, Director of CT Marketing.