Helianthus
Full Field Digital Mammography System
Helianthus results from a demanding challenge aimed to create a modular digital mammography system that allows the end-user to carry out in-depth screening and clinical examinations with the most up-to-date techniques and let the radiologist evaluate, at any time, possible integration of more advanced features.
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VERSATILE PERFORMANCE: This mammo unit only allows the acquisition of 2D digital mammography images. However, the system is designed to be integrated at any time with the most current diagnostic methods, such as tomosynthesis and dual-energy (contrast-enhanced mammography) (FDA pending). A wide range of accessories allows the configuration for all interventional practices (including stereotactic and tomo-guided biopsy).(Tomo-FDA pending)
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IMPROVED SAFETY: Smoother movements thanks to the isocentric servo-assisted movements of the C-arm. Extensive rotational and translation movements for patient’s quick and easy positioning.
All the exam parameters are easily accessible on the 7″ color touchscreen displays on the C-arm’s sides. -
UP-TO-DATE FEATURES: To guarantee confident and accurate diagnosis, the Helianthus system is outfitted with state-of-the-art features such as automatic collimation, “Smart μ Press” compression system and the powerful POEt (Processing for Optimal Enhancement) software.
-5° TO +50°
INTUITIVE
Key Features and Advantages of Helianthus
THE PROPER RADIATION DOSE FOR EACH KIND OF BREAST TISSUE
In the Helianthus unit, the digital detector is also used to set optimal exposure parameters in an automatic or a semi-automatic mode. According to the compression paddle employed, a continuous portion of the sensitive area of the detector is selected for a particular procedure and the actual density of the tissue to be examined is determined using a short preexposure pulse.
OPTIONS:
- Bym 3D DMD
Biopsy device for stereotactic or tomosynthesis (FDA pending) biopsy (when the system is upgraded) - Geometric magnification kit
It includes a platform (with 1.5x or 1.8x or 2x factors) and a 9 x 21 cm compression paddle without an anti-diffusion grid. - Compression paddles
i.e., for the geometric magnification, the examination of details, and perforated for two-dimensional biopsy procedures).
ACQUISITION AND CONTROL STATION:
The acquisition and control workstation (AWS) is integrated when choosing the standard configuration of Helianthus. Upon request, it can be offered as a stand-alone unit equipped with a transparent anti-X Ray protection barrier allowing the operator to optimize and manage the workflow remotely.
SPECIFIC LAYOUTS FOR EACH EXAMINATION:
- Anti-Scatter Grid
When the system is upgraded to tomosynthesis , a particular grid with a high density of strips (102 l/cm) is provided as an alternative. - Protective screens
When choosing the upgrade to tomosynthesis (FDA pending), an additional larger screen is provided to confine the examination field during the scanning movement.