The Senographe Crystal Nova is a cutting-edge full-field digital mammography system meticulously designed to empower radiologists with the diagnostic confidence essential for breast cancer screening and diagnostics. With the ability to deliver fast, high-quality images at an affordable cost, this system brings the benefits of GE’s world-class premium technology into everyday clinical practice.
At the heart of the Senographe Crystal Nova lies its remarkable image quality, driven by GE’s high-performance digital technology. Key features include:
- High Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) Detector: Ensures outstanding image clarity by optimizing the detection of x-rays and improving overall diagnostic quality.
- Tungsten Single Track Tube: Delivers high precision imaging with minimal radiation exposure.
- Automatic Optimization of Parameters (AOP): Automatically adjusts exposure settings based on the radiological properties of the breast to ensure the best possible image quality with every scan.
- eContrast Image Processing: Enhances image brightness and contrast for better visibility of critical details, ensuring superior diagnostics.
- Speed: Complete screening exams can be done in less than 3 minutes for a standard four-view acquisition, boosting productivity and reducing patient wait times.
- High Throughput: Capable of handling up to 18 patients per hour, maintaining high efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Ergonomic Breast Support: Rounded edges minimize discomfort during positioning, improving patient comfort.
- Quick Positioning: Small and standard sliding paddles allow for rapid patient positioning, reducing time between scans.
- Intuitive User Interface: Easy-to-navigate interface with pre-configured protocols streamlines workflow.
- One-Touch Gantry Adjustment: Height and rotation can be adjusted automatically with one touch for convenience.
- Detector: 24 x 29 cm size with 100 μm pixel pitch and 14-bit acquisition dynamic range for high-resolution imaging.
- DQE Performance: At IEC 62220-1-2 equivalent spectrum and 75uGy, DQE is 70% (+/-3) at 0.5 lp/mm and 64% (+/-3) at 2 lp/mm, ensuring optimal imaging even in challenging cases.
- Breast Support and Grid: Low attenuation carbon fiber composite material for comfort and support, with an optimized grid system for clarity.
- X-ray Tube: Varex M-103T tungsten anode with 222 kJ anode heat storage and 714 W maximum dissipation for extended durability.
- Automatic Optimization of Parameters (AOP): Enhances precision by selecting exposure settings based on breast density and thickness.
- Versatile Collimator: Adjustable filters and multiple field-of-view (FOV) options allow customization based on patient needs.
- Motor-Driven Compression: Dual foot-pedals, adjustable force from 3 daN to 20 daN, providing comfort and control during the procedure.
- Automatic Decompression: Compression is automatically reduced after each exposure, minimizing discomfort for the patient.
Safety is a top priority in the Senographe Crystal Nova. The gantry locks during compression to prevent any unintended movements, and the tube load is constantly monitored to protect the system’s components from excessive stress.
The Senographe Crystal Nova is a high-performance, affordable, and user-friendly digital mammography system, designed to meet the evolving demands of breast cancer screening and diagnostics. By combining exceptional image quality, fast and efficient patient throughput, and ease of use, it enhances clinical productivity while ensuring the highest standard of care for patients. Whether for routine screenings or more complex diagnostic cases, the Senographe Crystal Nova ensures precise, reliable results with every scan.
