WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Getinge Group today
announced the launch of a new, highly flexible angiography solution
for surgery, interventional and Hybrid operating room (OR)
procedures in the United States.
Jointly developed with GE Healthcare, a leader in providing
transformational medical technologies, this integrated solution
pairs the MAGNUS OR table system from Getinge Group's Maquet brand
with GE's Discovery IGS™ 730 angiography system. The combination of
these two state-of-the art systems enables hospitals to expand the
range of surgical procedures and interventions they offer patients
as well as optimize the use of their Hybrid OR.
Getinge Group and GE Healthcare showcased the new angiography
integrated solution during the Society for Vascular Surgery's (SVS)
2016 Vascular Annual Meeting, which was held June 9-11 in Washington, D.C.
"Hybrid ORs have become the standard of care at medical centers
throughout the United States as
these multidisciplinary and multipurpose rooms have been shown to
lead to improved clinical outcomes for cardiothoracic and other
patients," said Mark Rider, Vice
President of Marketing for the Americas, Surgical Workflows
Division of Getinge Group. "With the U.S. launch of this new
integrated solution that combines our MAGNUS OR table system, the
centerpiece of a Hybrid OR, with GE's angiography system, hospitals
across the country will be able to provide the best care for their
patients who require a variety of multidisciplinary surgical
interventions."
The Maquet MAGNUS OR table system can be used for advanced
imaging applications as well as surgical procedures. It is
versatile and has a "floating" function that enables quick and
precise movements during catheter-based interventions. It can
utilize interchangeable table tops for multiple clinical
applications, ranging from the most advanced 360-degree 3D
diagnostic imaging to specialized surgical procedures. The
Discovery IGS 730 has a laser-guided mobile gantry that allows it
to be conveniently positioned throughout the OR with high
predictability to provide the medical team with full patient
access. It also enables high-quality 2D imagery as well as
cone-beam CT HD and multimodality 3D Fusion imaging.
About Hybrid ORs
In a Hybrid OR, advanced diagnostic
imaging equipment is contained within a traditional OR environment,
creating a multidisciplinary space that allows medical
professionals from different specialties to work together in order
to both diagnose and treat patients in the same location as well as
perform both open and minimally invasive procedures. With a Hybrid
OR, medical professionals can perform a surgical procedure while
simultaneously carrying out diagnostic imaging with sophisticated
systems that would typically be found only in another department of
the hospital. The advanced room design allows for a patient to
transition from an interventional to a surgical procedure without
needing to be transported to another setting. With a Hybrid OR,
procedures can be performed efficiently, allowing for reduced time
in the OR setting and improved clinical outcomes for patients.
Other benefits of a Hybrid OR include faster diagnosis and
treatment of patients, more efficient workflows and streamlined
clinical efficiencies.
About GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare provides
transformational medical technologies and services to meet the
demand for increased access, enhanced quality and more affordable
healthcare around the world. GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that
matter - great people and technologies taking on tough challenges.
From medical imaging, software & IT, patient monitoring and
diagnostics to drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing
technologies and performance improvement solutions, GE Healthcare
helps medical professionals deliver great healthcare to their
patients.
About Maquet's Expertise in Hybrid ORs
Getinge Group's
Maquet brand is a global leader in providing complete solutions for
the Hybrid OR. Getinge Group has installed 750 integrated Hybrid
ORs worldwide, helping hospitals address the greatest challenges
they face with implementation, including coordinating and
integrating equipment provided by different vendors into a
functioning overall space. In addition to planning and installing
complex Hybrid ORs, Getinge Group offers many of the products and
systems needed for a Hybrid OR. In addition to the MAGNUS OR table
system, these include the VARIOP modular wall systems, surgical
lights, ceiling supply units, anesthesia and heart-lung machines,
and cardiovascular and endovascular medical devices.
About Getinge Group
Getinge Group is a leading global
provider of innovative solutions for operating rooms,
intensive-care units, hospital wards, sterilization departments,
elderly care and for life science companies and institutions.
Getinge Group operates under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh,
Getinge and Maquet. With a genuine passion for life we build
quality and safety into every system. Our unique value proposition
mirrors the continuum of care, enhancing efficiency throughout the
clinical pathway. Based on our first-hand experience and close
partnerships, we are able to exceed expectations from
customers—improving the every-day life for people, today and
tomorrow.
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