Hologic Launches Mini C-Arm Extremities Imaging System

Hologic Inc. announced the launch of the next generation in mini C-arm imaging, the Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-Arm, the latest product illustrating the company’s commitment to addressing the continuum of skeletal health care.
 
The enhanced system adds to Hologic’s portfolio of skeletal imaging solutions.  It offers a variety of improved features designed to arm orthopedists, podiatrists, and clinicians with diversified imaging options, more flexible storage and transport, and an enhanced interface.
 
The Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-arm provides high-resolution and low-dose rate modes, which deliver the largest image size and highest image resolution available^1,2,3, on an intuitive 24-inch HD touchscreen. The low-dose rate mode allows physicians to reduce dose rates by up to 50 percent compared to Auto Mode, while continuing to deliver clinically equivalent images⁴. The high-resolution mode enables clinicians to use full detector resolution⁴. The new system also offers MegaView Image in Review Mode, providing clinicians the option to display and view 50 percent larger images⁴.
 
In addition to these imaging upgrades, the system also features hardware updates. These include a streamlined monitor arm with integrated keyboard and reduced top casting that equip clinicians with increased range of motion and positioning options⁴ in the operating room. The method for locking the C-arm has also been simplified⁴, reducing the total width of the system in the locked position.
 
“This new system is a significant advance in our goal to push the industry forward and provide customers with the smartest available engineering that incorporates functionally strong, user-friendly and time-efficient features,” said Pete Valenti, Hologic’s Division president, Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions. “Our industry-leading innovation has led to the improved capabilities of the Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-Arm Imaging System, from new imaging modes to modernized hardware updates. These enhancements address major pain points and offer solutions that increase workflow and productivity, ultimately leading to a better patient experience.”
 
Beyond updates to the system’s imaging options and hardware, enhancements also have been made to its interface. These features include a pinch-to-zoom feature, save notifications that allow a way to identify saved images, a save filter to let the clinician filter for saved images, and an auto-save option to save all images acquired during a session⁴.
 
The Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-Arm is now available, and options for new software are available for current Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-Arm customers.
 
References
¹Data on file (2017)
²OrthoScan FD specifications retrieved on Jan 3 2018 from https://www.orthoscan.com/products/surgical/fd-pulse-mini-c-arm/
³510(k) K160131 retrieved on Jan 3 2018 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrIpts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?id=K160131
⁴Data based on simulated use workflow survey with 6 clinicians. (2017)