FDA clears wireless DR for Carestream
The FDA has granted marketing clearance to Carestream Health for its DRX-1 system, a wireless digital radiography (DR) detector.
With this clearance, Carestream said it can begin taking orders for the product. Shipping will begin in the next several weeks, following trade trials and other advance preparations that are underway, the company said.
"This innovative wireless detector presents an extremely attractive option for facilities that want to improve productivity and image quality in existing radiology rooms, but do not have the budget for equipment replacement," said Diana L. Nole, president, digital medical solutions, Carestream. "Not only can facilities use the cassette-size detector with existing x-ray equipment, but they also can continue to use film-based or computed radiography cassettes, if desired."
With this clearance, Carestream said it can begin taking orders for the product. Shipping will begin in the next several weeks, following trade trials and other advance preparations that are underway, the company said.
"This innovative wireless detector presents an extremely attractive option for facilities that want to improve productivity and image quality in existing radiology rooms, but do not have the budget for equipment replacement," said Diana L. Nole, president, digital medical solutions, Carestream. "Not only can facilities use the cassette-size detector with existing x-ray equipment, but they also can continue to use film-based or computed radiography cassettes, if desired."