Shimadzu Medical Systems launches release of the FLUOROspeed X1 edition ST

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has launched the FLUOROspeed X1 edition ST, patient side conventional RF table system with a 665lb static patient weight capacity (500lb all motion weight capacity), for both bariatric and routine daily fluoroscopic and radiographic exams.

According to the company, the X1 offers a cost-effective balance of functionality to support a wide range of general RF applications, such as chest, abdomen, or extremities along with Upper GI's, modified swallows and even joint injections. An ambidextrous control handle for the imaging deck along with fingertip access to APR's, image recording functions and site-specific programmable function buttons, are all standard on the new X1 RF system, all improving room workflow.

The X1 was engineered from years of direct user feedback gathered specifically for the US market, resulting in a user‑friendly and highly effective RF system featuring innovations such as a park‑anywhere imaging deck.

The ST introduces several enhancements in the standard configuration, including:

• Cross-hair line marker under the deck for radiation-free patient positioning

• LED lighting under the deck, supporting safe and efficient puncture procedures

• New lead apron featuring a transparent viewing window for a clear view of the procedure field

The FLUOROspeed X1 edition conventional RF system, designed with patient side table controls for the operator, comes equipped with a 17"x17" dynamic digital X-ray detector (FPD) in the table bucky allowing it to both be used for fluoroscopy as well as radiographic exams. With its 31.5-inch aperture opening between tabletop and deck, the X1 is the ideal digital RF system providing access for imaging patients in wheelchairs, yet it can fit in smaller rooms where space is limited. Furthermore, by adding a second X-ray tube on an overhead rail, the system functionality and versatility of the room increases exponentially.