ARCADIS family of products highlights the cutting-edge of intraoperative imaging CHICAGO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Healthcare (http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) will highlight its family of next-generation ARCADIS(R) C-Arm systems, featuring outstanding image quality, streamlined workflow, and enhanced precision in the OR, at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 30 to December 5 at McCormick Place (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) "The next ARCADIS generation continues the pace-setting tradition of achieving a new level of clinical excellence," said Anders Steiner, vice president, Special Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. "Focused on improving everyday practice and solely led by the customers' needs, ARCADIS incorporates numerous unique to-the-point solutions. From image quality to operability, from versatility to efficiency, the groundbreaking features of our ARCADIS family set benchmarks -- with outstanding functionalities that make perfect imaging a snap and an overall ergonomic concept that redefines clinical workflow in many fields of practice." Since its introduction at last year's RSNA in November 2007, the latest generation of Siemens ARCADIS C-arm family optimizes surgical workflows through numerous improvements. Innovations, such as the new ergonomic monitor trolley and the easy user interface provide optimal user experience, while an intelligent algorithm automatically adjusts and optimizes the image quality in all imaging situations. All systems are suitable for broad clinical applications in orthopedics, trauma, and neurosurgery, as well as gastroenterology, vascular and cardiac surgery or in urology. Top-Rated Customer Satisfaction The latest Quarterly User Satisfaction Report (Oct. 1, 2008) from data resource organization MD Buyline reveals No. 1 rankings for Siemens mobile C-Arms overall, as well as in the "Service Response Time" and "Service Repair Quality" categories. Since deliveries of the new generation ARCADIS C-arms began in May 2008, Siemens has completed more than 500 system installations worldwide, with a high marks from within the industry. A recent survey of first-generation ARCADIS customers has shown that the overall satisfaction is very high. The rating on image quality has been especially positive, thanks to the newly implemented Enhanced Acquisition System (EASY), a bundle of automatic imaging processing features that further simplifies intraoperative imaging. With EASY, ARCADIS C-arms automatically analyze the images during acquisition to optimize dose, brightness, and contrast. Even off-center objects are now displayed with excellent clarity. In addition, the revised design and functionalities of the new monitor trolley have been particularly well received. The ergonomically optimized and easily manageable monitor trolley with monitor screens can be adjusted in height and rotated by 180 degrees in the horizontal. The ARCADIS Family of C-Arms Siemens ARCADIC Varic, ARCADIS Avantic, and ARCADIS Orbic (Orbic 3D) mobile C-arms are based on syngo(R), an intuitively operated Siemens software platform that facilitates clinical workflows. For example, with syngo it is possible to view images from other modalities, store acquired images to archives or external storage media, such as CD, DVD or USB and select up to 200 default examination programs. To continuously improve the clinical workflow, the user interface integrates a basic menu to accelerate system operation and an extended menu for more complex requirements. The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs around 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 11.2 billion, orders of euro 11.8 billion, and Sector profit of euro 1.2 billion. Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGODATASOURCE: Siemens Healthcare CONTACT: Tom Schaffner, +1-610-448-1477, , Siemens Healthcare Web Site: http://www.siemens.com/healthcare

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