Canon Cleared to Market Digital Radiography System

The Medical Products Division of Canon U.S.A. Inc. has augmented its presence in the medical community with the announcement of 510(k) marketing clearance from FDA for its Canon Digital Radiography System. The system is now available in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States.

The Canon Digital Radiography system captures digital images, replacing the conventional radiographic film/screen systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. The digital image data is then used to produce diagnostic hard copy and reference soft copy images.

The system offers networking capability, which can facilitate teleradiology and allow for almost immediate physician consultations regardless of the availability of an on-site radiologist.