Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems, introduces the GM85 Fit, a new configuration of the premium AccE GM85; a digital radiography device featuring a user-centric design that aids in efficient and effective patient care. The GM85 Fit recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for commercial use in the USA.

“We are pleased to launch the GM85. It’s designed with the user in mind, from its lightweight design to its array of features,” said David Legg, Vice President, Head of Boston Imaging. “This solution is the latest addition to our best-in-class family of products. As the procedure volume of mobile X-ray increases to deal with unprecedented patient volume, Samsung continues to focus on creating more efficient mobile imaging solutions.”

Powered by a lead-free lithium-ion battery, the GM85 Fit provides users with a more value-oriented mobile X-ray device that has high efficiency, throughput and workflow features and a long lifespan. Specifically, the GM85 Fit features:

• Rapid Charging: Charges within three to four hours.¹
• Exceptional Operational Capabilities: Can take up to 550 exposures and drive up to 37.3 miles during 11 hours of use without additional charging.²
• Enhanced Performance: Can take up to 1,900 exposures or be on standby for up to 35 hours on sleep mode.^3,4
• User-Centric Design: The ultralight design of the GM85 Fit delivers an effortless driving experience. The detector is also lightweight, which supports easier patient positioning for the technologist.
• Quiet Operation: Operates at low noise levels, less than 42 dB, during standby and Night Mode for quick control of device sound and brightness to avoid disturbing patients.

In addition to refining usability, Samsung continuously seeks new ways to help clinicians find reliable answers with greater image clarity and enhanced diagnostic accuracy. The GM85 Fit features an upgraded version of Samsung’s S-Vue imaging processing engine, which mitigates halo artifacts surrounding metallic objects to allow for proper visualization of the bone-metal interface, all while reducing dose levels by up to 47.5 percent for adult abdomen imaging and 45 percent for pediatric abdomen imaging.⁵ The device also features the MirrorView function that allows secured screen sharing for healthcare professionals to review images.

The GM85 Fit also features key tools that are found within the premium AccE GM85, such as:

• Auto Lung Nodule Detection: A computer-aided detection software designed to identify and mark regions in relation to suspected pulmonary nodules from 10 to 30mm in size.
• S-Enhance: Improves clarity of foreign bodies in images of chest abdomen and L-spine.
• SimGrid: Improves image quality of non-grid images to a level comparable to grid images while at the same time reducing radiation dose, especially beneficial for obese patients.
• Bone Suppression: Improves the clarity of soft tissues by suppressing the appearance of bones in chest images.

To learn more about the GM85 Fit, please visit https://www.samsunghealthcare.com.

About Boston Imaging

Boston Imaging markets innovative imaging technologies and is committed to delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers. Boston Imaging is the United States headquarters for sales, marketing and distribution of all Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems. Boston Imaging’s growing portfolio of advanced medical technologies is used in leading healthcare institutions helping providers enhance patient care, improve patient satisfaction and increase workflow efficiency. For more information, please visit https://www.bostonimaging.com/.

¹ 200 ~ 240 VAC < 3 hours, 100 ~ 127 VAC < 4 hours

² Test condition : Chest AP / 80 kVp / 160 mA / 5 msec / 60 sec intervals, moving in maximum velocity (5.6 km/h)

³ Test condition : Chest AP / 80 kVp / 160 mA / 5 msec / 20 sec intervals, without moving

⁴ Stand-by 19 hours for LCD on, 35 hours for sleep mode and 75 hours for power off

⁵ Note: The claim concerning Samsung DR is based on limited phantom and clinical study results. Only routine PA chest radiography and abdominal radiography for average adults and pediatric abdominal, chest, skull radiography were studied, excluding pediatric patients under 1 month old. (FDA cleared – K172229, K182183) In practice, the values of dose reduction may vary accordingly. These clinical images calculate the dose reduction rate from its own standard dose at the clinical site, unlike our FDA claim which com­pares dose between new IPE and old IPE. The clinical site is responsible for determining whether the particular radiographic imaging needs are not impacted by such x-ray dose reduction.

“Samsung is continuing its commitment to deliver meaningful innovation in medical imaging, responding to customers’ ever complex healthcare needs,” said Dongsoo Jun, President of Health & Medical Equipment Business at Samsung Electronics and CEO of Samsung Medison. “We plan to continue our rapid pace of new innovation for the radiology market by leveraging our industry leading Image and Signal Processing and AI advances.”

On display at Samsung’s booth during the event are the following technologies:

Ultrasound System

RS85 Prestige¹, the evolution of the RS85, comes with new imaging Architecture and value added features.

RS85 Prestige

Imaging Architecture

• Crystal Architecture – an imaging architecture that combines CrystalBeam beamformer and CrystalPure imaging engine, combined with the S-Vue Transducer which provides crystal clear images.
• CrystalBeam – a new beamforming technology which delivers high-quality image resolution and increased uniformity of images.
• CrystalPure – Samsung’s latest ultrasound imaging engine with enhanced 2D image processing and color signal processing, offering outstanding image performance and efficient workflow in complex cases.

Value Added Features

• MV-Flow with LumiFlow – offers a detailed view of blood flow in relation to the surrounding tissues with enhanced spatial and temporal resolutions and provides three-dimensional visualization with continuous and 3D-like vascular images.
• ShadowHDR – provides a shadow suppressed image, which is especially useful in capturing highly attenuated regions behind bony structures.
• PureVision – an image processing function that produces clear images with uniformity by performing Speckle Noise Suppression and Edge Enhancement on B-mode.

Digital Radiography

Samsung is showcasing its premium ceiling X-ray GC85A and mobile X-ray GM85 which have been granted ATO (Authorization To Operate) for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) program set forth by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) for high level of cybersecurity regulations, while also exhibiting its new detector line-up with enhanced usability.

GM85

• S-Vue – provides high quality images for diagnostic accuracy and confidence. The S-Vue imaging engine’s adaptive filtering and processing technologies reduce X-ray radiation dose for pediatric patients without compromising the image quality. The dose level can be reduced up to 45% for pediatric abdomen, 15.5% for pediatric chest, and 27% for pediatric skull exams with the new S-Vue engine.
• Auto Lung Nodule Detection²– an AI-based CAD (computer-aided detection) software used to identify and detect lung nodules. It is designed to aid the physician in reviewing chest PA radiographs of adults. The new ALND feature is currently available for sale in Europe (CE marked) and Korea.
• SMART Center – an enterprise-level quality asset monitoring solution which aggregates data from multiple Samsung Digital Radiography devices into one easy-to-use platform. Users can reduce downtime and unnecessary tasks by having centralized control over the DR systems.

Computed Tomography

Samsung is highlighting additional mobile computed tomography (mCT) clinical cases demonstrating reduced response time by the medical team during emergencies, such as stroke, improving patient outcomes.

Featured at RSNA are BodyTom^® Elite and OmniTom^® – mobile whole-body and head CT. These mCTs can be used at the point of care, whenever imaging is needed to determine ideal treatment strategy for the patient – without restrictions of physical space and power. Samsung’s NeuroLogica mCT devices are routinely used by leading institutions in intensive care units, emergency rooms, orthopedic and neurosurgery rooms, brachytherapy suites and ambulances. In addition, Samsung Neurologica, in partnership with Winnebago, will be displaying a mobile lung screening vehicle, which will make this technology more accessible in remote areas.

OmniTom®

Lastly, Samsung will display a Photon Counting Detector (PCD)³ – cutting-edge technology that measures photons emitted by X-rays. PCD, currently under development, has the potential to allow for dose optimization allowing the user to reduce the exposure while maintaining image quality, or increase the image quality by keeping dose equivalence compared to currently used CT detectors. In addition, it should deliver increased data mining capabilities from multiple-energy binning and contribute to the improved utility and effectiveness of AI applications.

Visitors can experience Samsung’s differentiated diagnostic assistive functions and solutions directly at booth #4783 (South Building, Hall A).

Additionally, the attendees can also find a separate ‘AI zone’ that allows visitors to experience Samsung’s latest AI technology.

For more information on Samsung’s healthcare business, and products, please visit https://www.samsunghealthcare.com.

About Samsung Medison

Samsung Medison is a global leading medical device company, founded in 1985. With a mission to bring health and well-being of people’s lives, the company manufactures diagnostic ultrasound systems around the world across various medical fields. In 2011, Samsung Medison became an affiliate company of Samsung Electronics, integrating world’s best IT, image processing, semiconductor and communication technologies into medical devices.

About NeuroLogica

NeuroLogica, the healthcare subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., develops, manufactures, and markets innovative imaging technologies and is committed to delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers. NeuroLogica, the global corporate headquarters and manufacturer of mobile computed tomography, is also the US headquarters for sales, marketing and distribution of all Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems. NeuroLogica’s growing portfolio of advanced medical technologies is used worldwide in leading healthcare institutions helping providers enhance patient care, improve patient satisfaction, and increase workflow efficiency. For more information, please visit http://www.NeuroLogica.com.

¹ RS85 Prestige is 510(k) pending and not available for sale in USA.

² ALND is not for sale in the United States.

³ Product is under development and not available for sale in USA or any region of the world.

At booth #506 (Expo. X5), Samsung is displaying medical equipment based on its ‘AccE’ (Access, Accuracy and Efficiency) strategy, which aims to change the industry by incorporating innovations in physical access to provide care wherever needed. Samsung also seeks to improve accuracy in diagnosis with advanced algorithms and efficiency with advanced display, UX and information management technology developed by Samsung Electronics.

“Samsung is committed to medical advancements for both diagnostic solutions and patient care. We will continue to develop optimized medical equipment to healthcare providers by combining our key values in the pursuit of Access, Accuracy and Efficiency,” said Dongsoo Jun, President of Health & Medical Equipment Business at Samsung Electronics and CEO of Samsung Medison.

Within ultrasound systems, Samsung has made great achievements in Obstetrics and Gynecology and will continue to expand its portfolio to the radiology segment. At ECR 2018, Samsung will present upgraded ultrasound systems including:

• RS85, Samsung’s advanced premium ultrasound system for radiology that provides enhanced image quality and convenience for medical and radiology professionals. The RS85 features MV-Flow technology, which detects blood flow in the microvascular, and S-Shearwave Imaging, which provides new indicators for clinical diagnosis by quantifying the elasticity of tissue. The S-Fusion function extends analysis from the abdomen to the prostate, and also allows coordination and simultaneous comparative analysis of images from other modalities such as MRI and CT for easy and fast biopsy.

• HS70A with Prime, the high-end ultrasound system specifically designed to fit into a general ultrasound imaging setting from routine to complex. It features Arterial Analysis, which detects changes in vessels, providing measurement values such as stiffness. The S-Shearwave and Realistic Vue are additional features that improve image quality.

Samsung will also introduce digital radiography solutions that manage the dose for patients and meet the needs of healthcare providers, including:

• GC85A, which provides outstanding images that boost diagnostic confidence equipped with technologies such as S-Detector and S-Align. The device adopts Low Dose technology for enhanced patient safety. Samsung recently cleared in the U.S. FDA for 50% dose reduction in adults’ chest exams, using GC85A with the new imaging engine S-Vue3.02.

• GM85, a lighter version of original GM85 will be displayed. The weight is reduced, but the functional benefits such as enhanced mobility and streamlined workflow are still retained. GM85 provides advanced patient care through leading edge imaging functions.

At the Beyond Experience Zone, visitors can learn about Samsung’s efforts in supporting radiologists in their diagnoses through various software technologies such as SimGrid^TM, Bone Suppression and Dose Reduction. In addition to superb medical equipment, healthcare providers can visit the Low Dose Campaign Zone and experience how low the radiation dose of GC85A is compared to real life radiation through the Low Dose Quiz.

Samsung Electronics’ subsidiary NeuroLogica will showcase innovative mobile CT OmniTom^®, which features an array of improvements from Samsung’s award-winning CereTom^® CT scanner. OmniTom^® is ideal for cranial procedures and is designed to deliver high-quality non-contrast CT, CT angiography and CT perfusion scans. The combination of its rapid scan time, ultra-small footprint and immediate image viewing makes OmniTom^® an indispensable tool for collecting real-time data on critically ill patients. Samsung will also show its spectral CT with Photon Counting Detector (PCD), the next generation of CT technology.

Samsung is also presenting a prototype of Extremity MRI, which is expected to be a game changer in the industry. It is designed to improve not only cost and space efficiency but also patient convenience, as it reduces the need for the whole body to be in the MRI device to scan extremity areas such as arms and legs.

In addition to showcasing its portfolio of comprehensive healthcare solutions, Samsung will be hosting two satellite symposia throughout the week at ECR. Samsung’s symposia will highlight the key trends and issues across ultrasound imaging and digital radiography technologies.

For more information on Samsung’s healthcare division, its subsidiaries and products, please visit https://www.samsunghealthcare.com/.

Visitors to Samsung Electronics’ booth at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2016 annual meeting in Chicago examine the GM85 mobile digital radiography (DR) system.

Samsung Electronics showcases the GM85 Digital Radiography (DR) system which received 510(k) FDA clearance November 17 for the US market, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2016 Annual Meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago. At RSNA booth #4735 (South Building, Hall A), Samsung demonstrates the ultimate driving experience for radiologists and technicians by offering the “GM85 Driving Event”.

“Celebrating our fifth year participating at RSNA, the largest radiology meeting, we would like to thank our valued customers and partners for their ongoing trust and support of our medical imaging innovations,” said Dongsoo Jun, President of Health & Medical Equipment Business at Samsung Electronics and CEO of Samsung Medison. “Listening to our customers’ needs and acting swiftly to fulfill them has led to Samsung’s fast growth in radiology.”

Visitors to Samsung Electronics’ booth at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2016 annual meeting in Chicago examine the GM85 mobile digital radiography (DR) system.

Along with the GM85, Samsung will showcase a wide range of medical imaging solutions from premium mobile digital X-ray to advanced ultrasound systems. Moreover, new clinical research showing how Samsung’s latest ultrasound technology drives better patient care will be presented at its RSNA Corporate Symposium session Monday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in Room S101AB. Register to attend here.

“Our products continue to prove their versatility as more healthcare providers find new innovative ways to use them,” said Philip Sullivan, Samsung NeuroLogica President and CEO. “RSNA is a great venue for radiologists to learn the diverse ways we are helping hospitals, clinicians and patients.”

Visitors were also given a chance to experience the mobile DR system for themselves.

On display at Samsung’s booth are the following technologies:

Digital Radiography (DR)

GM85 [FDA 510(k) cleared November 17, 2016]

• Easy Navigating with Compact Design: With 555mm narrow width and weighing in at a light 349kg, the GM85 allows easy access around tight spaces, even in elevators. A collapsible column gives users clear visibility when moving the system and broadens access to smaller spaces. Adaptive soft-driving control and front-bumper sensor also help make navigation safer.
• Optimized Workflow with Enhanced Usability: SID (Source to Image Distance) Guide supports detailed device positioning with multiple SID settings. S-Align displays the detector’s angle to the THU (Tube Head Unit) for precise alignment to enhance image quality. Quick-positioning allows handle-free, precise body movement by simple button clicks on the THU and optimizes workflow, enabling users to save time.
• Advanced Imaging Technology for Superior Image Quality: S-Vue, the advanced imaging engine, enhances image sharpness and clarity. SimGrid provides high-quality images without using a conventional grid, reducing scatter radiation effects. Also, radiographers can lower retake rates as S-Vue eliminates alignment errors that often occur with a conventional grid.

GC85A (Advanced Applications) adds new features to radiography workflows:

• Fast Stitching: Our upgraded stitching technology reduces process time by 31% compared to the original GC85A. Increased process speed means radiographers receive exam images more quickly. Fast stitching helps lessen the burden on patients who find it difficult to stand for an extended period of time and leave the x-ray room faster than before.
• SimGrid: This feature streamlines workflow because it operates without a portable grid, reducing operator wrist overload. SimGrid also eliminates alignment errors that often occur with portable grids, reducing retake rates and increasing patient satisfaction.
• Bone Suppression: Clarity of soft tissue is improved when suppressing the appearance of bones in chest images.

The booth showcased 8 examples of the GM85 mobile digital radiography (DR) system for users’ examination.

Portable Computed Tomography (CT)

The BodyTom and CereTom portable systems continue to prove their versatility as they are increasingly adopted and utilized in a wide range of market applications such as mobile stroke units, brachytherapy suites and proton therapy centers, deep brain stimulation and even veterinarian hospitals.

CereTom receives accolades as more mobile stroke treatment units implement the CT scanner:

• The use of CereTom-equipped mobile stroke units expands to several new cities, including New York City, Chicago, and Trenton, New Jersey
• CereTom was awarded a showcase spot among 14 medical innovations before thousands of hospital executives at Premier Inc.’s Annual Innovation Celebration during the company’s 2016 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition June 21 for healthcare providers.

BodyTom expands into new care paths as radiologists find more value:

• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas added BodyTom® CT, the world’s first portable, full-body, 32-slice CT (computed tomography) scanner to its Proton Therapy Center and is now treating patients at the facility using images from the scanner.
• The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center in Madison recently incorporated BodyTom® technology into its radiation oncology brachytherapy planning process.
• Willis-Knighton Cancer Center in Shreveport, La., also added BodyTom® CT to its brachytherapy suite.

The booth also included an ambulance equipped with Samsung Electronics’ acclaimed CereTom portable computed tomography (CT) scanner – a versatile system utilized in mobile stroke units and a range of other emergency applications.

Ultrasound

RS80A with Prestige – live scanning demos at our RSNA booth – offers cutting-edge features:

• CEUS+: On the heels of the recent FDA approval of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for liver lesions in adults and pediatrics, Samsung introduces its latest contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging, CEUS+. The RS80A premium ultrasound system applying sophisticated imaging technology that empowers user’s confident diagnosis. The superb resolution and improved uniformity help users acquire better clarity in the near field. Its automatic brightness-control feature optimizes imaging in real-time, providing users with enough time to diagnose. The CEUS+ also improves the diagnosis of small lesions, and its clear expression of tissue boundaries helps users to achieve interventional procedures with ease and accuracy.
• S-Detect^TM for Breast [pending FDA 510(k) clearance, not yet available in the U.S.] – Applying data from 10,000 breast exams to ultrasound imaging, S-Detect helps radiologists understand characteristics of breast lesions to determine whether they’re malignant or benign in a few clicks. The S-Detect^TM provides faster and more accurate results by adopting a big-data, deep-learning algorithm in lesion segmentation, characteristic analysis and assessment processes.

A Samsung representative explains the intricacies of the contrast-enhanced CEUS+ ultrasound imaging system, which provides clear and uniform images for more accurate diagnoses.

For more information on Samsung’s global medical imaging technologies, please visit www.samsungmedicalsolution.com. At RSNA visit booth #4735 (South Building, Hall A) and stay up-to-date by following the Samsung NeuroLogica Twitter feed @SamsungHealthUS.

About NeuroLogica

NeuroLogica, the healthcare subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., develops, manufactures, and markets innovative imaging technologies and is committed to delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers. NeuroLogica, the global corporate headquarters and manufacturer of computed tomography, is also the U.S. headquarters for sales, marketing and distribution of all Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems. NeuroLogica’s growing portfolio of advanced medical technologies are used worldwide in leading healthcare institutions helping providers enhance patient care, improve patient satisfaction, and increase workflow efficiency. Samsung is committed to being leaders in the field of healthcare imaging. For more information, please visit http://www.SamsungNeuroLogica.com.

Samsung Electronics showcases the ‘GM85’, a premium mobile digital radiography(DR) system at the 19th World Congress of International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT), being held in Seoul from October 20 to 22. The new Samsung GM85 provides exceptional mobility, enhanced user-convenience and a high image quality to meet the demands of today’s radiographers and radiologists.

“We are excited to introduce the new mobile digital X-ray at the ISRRT, being held first-ever here in Korea. Driven by Samsung’s relentless spirit of innovation the GM85’s enhanced mobility and streamlined workflow will enable users to experience a new level of efficiency with a mobile DR system without jeopardizing image quality”, said Dongsoo Jun, President of Health & Medical Equipment Business at Samsung Electronics. “Leveraging Samsung’s deep expertise in user-friendly functions and advanced imaging technology, Samsung will take the lead in providing a spectrum of diagnostic and patient-centric tools to meet the various needs of both care provider and patient.”

The key features of the GM85 include:

Easy Navigating with Compact Design

• Ultra-compact Design — With 555mm narrow width and 349kg light-weight, it allows easy access around tight spaces, even in elevators.
• Collapsible Column — Gives users clear visibility when moving the system and helps access anywhere easily.
• Adaptive Soft Driving Control & Front Bumper Sensor — Offer safe navigation and an ultimate driving experience.

Optimized Workflow with Enhanced Usability

• SID (Source to Image Distance) Guide — Supports detailed device positioning with multiple SID settings.
• S-Align — Displays the detector’s angle to the THU (Tube Head Unit) for precise alignment to enhance image quality.
• Quick-Positioning — Allows handle-free, precise body movement by simple button clicks on the THU and optimizes workflow, enabling users to save time.
• Quick Charging & Long-lasting Battery — Improve work efficiency by powering up to 100% in only two to four hours and going on for all day.

Advanced Imaging technology for Superior Image Quality

• S-Vue — The advanced imaging engine enhances image sharpness and clarity.
• SimGrid — Provides high-quality images without using a conventional grid by reducing scatter radiation effects. Also, radiographers can lower retake rates as it eliminates alignment errors that often occur with a conventional grid.
• Tube and Line Enhancement — Brings improved clarity of the tube and line in chest images through single on-screen click.

Samsung is displaying the GM85 at the three-day congress offering visitors a hands-on experience and hosting a symposium delivering the usability of GM85.

The GM85 will be available in Korea at the end of October and will launch globally according to each country’s regulatory schedule.

For more information on Samsung’s global medical equipment business, please visit, www.samsungmedicalsolution.com.