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Carestream reaches a milestone in shipment of laser imager system

Our Bureau, MumbaiSaturday, August 22, 2009, 08:00 Hrs  [IST]

Carestream Health India has announced a milestone in India with the shipment of its 300th DryView 5800 dry technology laser imager - a product of Carestream Health's leadership in medical printing - to the prestigious Ruby Hall Clinic and Hospital of Pune in Maharashtra. The DryView 5800 is a compact tabletop imager designed to provide output from PACS, CT, MRI, NIM, US, CR, DR, and other grayscale imaging applications. The DryView 5800 provides both flexibility and reliability, delivering up to 75 radiographic films per hour with a time-to-first print of just 80 seconds. The printer offers 325 pixels-per-inch resolution and is an ideal companion to the compact Kodak Point-of-Care CR systems. "The compact design and convenience of the DryView 5800 make it an ideal solution for us. We are existing users of Carestream Health's Imaging products and value the prompt and professional support that Carestream extends to us," said Dr Avinash Nanivadekar, head - Department of Imaging at Ruby Hall Clinic and Hospital, Pune. "The decision to acquire the latest DryView 5800 was very simple for us - to go with the best company and the best-in-class product. As one of the leading healthcare institutions in India, we are very clear that we must use most advanced equipment and technologies that benefit patients through better care and management," added Bhomi Bhote - CEO of Ruby Hall Clinic and Hospital. Carestream Health's comprehensive portfolio of laser imaging systems includes Kodak DryView 6800 & Kodak DryView 5850 Laser Imagers. "Carestream Health's laser imagers have a proven record in performance and reliability, while satisfying centralized and decentralized printing needs for healthcare providers worldwide," said Prabir Chatterjee, managing director of Carestream Health India. Speaking of the achievement in India, he added, "With our integrated imaging solutions, we are able to offer healthcare facilities the benefits of an all-digital workflow. We are pleased that the radiology community has recognized the benefits of our solutions, enabling us reach this business landmark." With the sales of the 300th DryView 5800 Laser System in a short period of time, Carestream Health India also reaches the landmark of over 2000 dry laser imager installed in the country.

 
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