Jan 5 2011
Provider of diagnostic imaging solutions, Digirad announced that the ergo general-purpose imaging camera has obtained the Conformite Europeene (CE) Mark approval. The approval allows the company to market its large field-of-view imaging system across Europe and other CE affiliated countries.
The ergo solid-state imaging system offers enhanced imaging for nuclear medicine, and various techniques in numerous medical applications. The compact and lightweight design of the system makes it suitable for applications in hospital locations such as ambulatory services, patient floors, trauma units, pediatrics, ER, OR, CCU, and ICU.
Digirad will start the commercialization of the ergo camera system in Europe this year. In addition to the imaging solutions, the company also offers equipment and personnel leasing services.
The Chief Executive Officer at Digirad, Todd P. Clyde stated that the ergo camera aids institutions to create revenues from new techniques, increase flexibility and productivity, minimize costs for procedures, and enhance patient satisfaction in medical applications. He added that the company expects the imaging system would be installed in the Q1 of 2011.