Siemens' Healthcare announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its mobile C-arm system, which includes features designed to aid surgical teams during procedures.
The system — Cios Alpha — includes a flat-panel detector that has a power output of 25 kilowatts and has a field of view that is up to 25 percent larger than conventional C-arms.
"With imaging technology that helps overcome disruption and reduce inefficiency in the OR, the new Cios Alpha mobile C-arm will aid surgical teams in maximizing productivity and fostering a higher quality of patient care across multiple disciplines," said Laurie Fisher, vice president of X-ray products at Siemens Healthcare.
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