Item Number: Z-4634
Brand Name: Toshiba/Canon
Model: Aquilion Prime
YOM: 2015
Tube YOM: 2020
Tube Slice: 119,586 slices
Toshiba/Canon Aquilion Prime CT Scanner
Technical Specifications and Features
Item Details:
- Item Number: Z-4634
- Brand: Toshiba/Canon
- Model: Aquilion Prime
- Year of Manufacture: 2015
- Tube Year of Manufacture: 2020
- Tube Slice Count: 119,586 slices
System Specifications
Imaging Capabilities:
- 160-slice CT scanner with advanced multi-slice helical technology
- 80-row detector capable of generating 160 slices per rotation using coneXact technology
- 160 slices of 0.5mm reconstructed per rotation in only 350 milliseconds
- High-speed reconstruction with up to 60 fps capability
- Images available immediately after scanning completion
Physical Specifications:
- Large gantry bore: 78cm diameter (60mm additional space compared to standard scanners)
- Table capacity: 300kg maximum weight
- Compact design suitable for most existing CT rooms
- Air-cooled system reducing installation requirements
Advanced Technologies:
Dose Reduction Features:
- AIDR (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction) algorithm - reduces dose by up to 75%
- Image noise reduction by up to 50% while maintaining image quality
- Active Collimator technology - additional 20% dose reduction
- SUREExposure 3D technology
- Boost3D capabilities
- Comprehensive dose reporting and monitoring
Image Quality Enhancement:
- PUREViSION detector technology with improved light output by 40%
- More efficient use of x-ray photons
- Ultra-high resolution imaging capabilities
- Enhanced low-contrast detectability
- Superior spatial resolution
Clinical Applications
Routine Examinations:
- Complete spectrum of radiological routine examinations
- General body imaging and diagnostic procedures
- Emergency and trauma imaging
Specialized Imaging:
- Advanced cardiac CT scanning with SURECardio technology
- Coronary artery imaging and cardiac function assessment
- Neurological CT scans with dose-saving protocols
- Dual energy scanning capabilities
- Dynamic volume scanning for organ perfusion studies
- Body perfusion imaging
- Lung volume measurements
Patient Comfort Features:
- Large 78cm bore reduces claustrophobia
- Optimal platform for bariatric patients
- Enhanced access for trauma patients
- Improved positioning capabilities for patients with mobility issues
- Shorter examination times reducing breath-hold requirements
Workflow and Efficiency
Fast Data Processing:
- High-speed rotation allows rapid data acquisition
- Shortened scan times improve patient throughput
- Fast reconstruction unit reduces diagnosis time
- Reconstruction speed up to 60 frames per second
Advanced Software:
- SUREExtension technology for network-based console access
- Remote access capabilities for consultation and collaboration
- Comprehensive clinical applications suite
- Enhanced workflow solutions for complex examinations
User Interface:
- Intuitive software with customizable protocols
- Streamlined post-processing capabilities
- Enhanced workflow for both novice and experienced technologists
Technical Condition Assessment
Tube Status:
- Tube manufactured in 2020 (5 years newer than system)
- Current slice count: 119,586 slices
- Well within normal operational parameters
- Suitable for continued clinical use
System Age:
- 2015 manufacture date places system in mature, reliable category
- Proven technology with established service protocols
- Compatible with current clinical standards and requirements
Market Position
Classification:
- High-end 160-slice CT scanner
- Mid-range positioning between entry-level and premium volume CT systems
- Comparable to contemporary systems like Siemens Definition AS+ and GE Revolution GSI/HD
Clinical Suitability:
- Excellent for general radiology departments
- Suitable for hospitals requiring advanced cardiac imaging
- Appropriate for facilities needing high patient throughput
- Ideal for centers focusing on dose reduction protocols
Regulatory Status:
- CE marking as Class IIb medical device
- Compliant with medical device regulations
- Established safety and performance standards
Key Advantages
- Patient Safety: Advanced dose reduction technologies significantly lower radiation exposure
- Image Quality: Superior image resolution with noise reduction capabilities
- Versatility: Supports complete range of CT examinations from routine to advanced cardiac
- Efficiency: Fast scanning and reconstruction times improve workflow
- Comfort: Large bore design accommodates diverse patient populations
- Reliability: Proven technology with established service and support infrastructure
This Toshiba/Canon Aquilion Prime represents a well-balanced CT scanner offering advanced imaging capabilities, comprehensive dose reduction features, and reliable performance suitable for diverse clinical environments.
