The FDA has cleared the SOMATOM Scope, a Siemens budget CT scanner with some advanced features previously available only on more advanced models. The 16-slice device is available in two models, the Scope and Scope Power, with the latter having a more powerful X-ray tube, a better generator, and a faster rotation speed.
The scanner uses Siemens’ IRIS (Iterative Reconstruction in Image Space) technology that performs the image reconstruction and reduces noise. Adaptive Signal Boost feature improves weak signals during high attenuation, while FAST (Fully Assisting Scanner Technology) and CARE (Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure) software help automate the imaging process and reduce the radiation dose delivered to patients. Additionally, the company’s eCockpit technology helps the scanner live longer by optimizing how various crucial parts are activated.
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The SOMATOM Scope’s lightweight nature and extremely low space requirement of 130.2 sq. ft. enable installation in nearly any room. Energy-saving functions reduce its energy consumption and enable facilities to save on air conditioning due to low heat emissions. Additionally, the system’s eCockpit technology package includes eSleep, which helps to further reduce energy costs by putting the gantry into eSleep mode during periods of extended inactivity. The eCockpit’seMode (previously available only on the SOMATOM Perspective CT system), enables the scanner to automatically select the optimum scan parameters, curbing wear and tear on the hardware. And with the eCockpit’s eStart feature, the user can extend the lifespan of the system’s X-ray tube through a gradual warm-up process following longer periods of stand-by status.
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