Planmed Clarity 2D

Key facts

• Digital mammography system for conventional 2D imaging, diagnostic imaging and stereotaxic biopsy
• Large amorphous silicon detector
• Compact and ultra-thin platform design
• Planmed Clarity™ Flow Intuitive Touch Screens
• Lateral Access™ for Patient Placement
• Full-Field Flex-AEC™ with lobe detection and autocollimation
• Optional patented MaxView breast positioning system
• Optional Planmed ClarityGuide Stereotactic Biopsy System
• 3D Field Upgradeable: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Upgrade Kit

Planmed Clarity Full Field Digital Detector

• Amorphous silicon TFT/PIN photodiode detector with direct deposit CsI scintillator

Data Acquisition Workstation (AWS)

• Clarity 2D high-performance data acquisition workstation with

Clarity Manager Software

• Dedicated Clarity 2D image processing with adjustable post-processing options
• data collection station Integrated into optional Planmed Wave™ motorized station
• Primary Monitor, Multiple Secondary Monitors

Image post-processing

• Planmed CORE post-processing algorithm is used to acquire 2D images
• Possibility of customization in 2D visualization:
• Contrast
• sharpness
• Brightness
• Skin line visibility
• Granularity (appearance of the parenchyma)
• Special Implant Post-Processing Mode

X-ray tube

• High Speed Biangular Rotary Anode
• Tungsten (W) target
• Automatic and manual FOV collimation
• Automatic petal recognition for FOV adjustment in the middle and in the corners
• Bias circuit to prevent focal spot bloom effect
• Air and oil cooling
• Handset protected by microprocessor continuous monitoring

X-ray generator

• Anode current:
• Automatic mains voltage compensation

Exposure control modes and exposure time

• Anatomically adaptable Full-Field Flex-AEC™ system
• Full-Field Flex-AEC uses the entire area of the detector
• Operating modes: AEC, AEC fixed kV and manual mode
• Separate implant mode available

Clarity Flow™ User Interface

• Dual touch control panels, one on each side of the machine
• The user interface adapts to the rendering mode and user preferences user preferences
• Controlling the imaging mode, imaging values, movement of the motion device
• Display of used exposure parameters kV, mAs, as well as compression force and thickness of the mammary gland
• Guides the user through system setup
• OneTouch™ workflow for fast screening
• PriorViewTM for displaying previous images on the mammography machine
• Onscreen user guide

C-arm

• Motorized isocentric C-arm rotation with selectable reference projections for quick and easy operation
• Motorized telescopic column with two adjustable speeds

Unique Side Access™ patient positioning provides additional room for patient access and improved patient positioning

• Motorized beam collimation: continuously and automatically adjustable radiation field with LED visualization, field illumination
• Ergonomic handles provide excellent patient support in all projections
• Curved chinguard for maximum patient comfort

Compression

• Motorized biphasic compression with selectable speed levels
• Patient-friendly paddle for degressive compression
• Soft paddle for greater patient comfort
• Precise compression adjustment manually or with foot controllers
• Adjustable maximum grip force
• Automatic or manual release of compression after exposure
• Petal locking mechanism
• Fast and secure unlock

Table

• Easily attachable ultra-light compact table
• Rounded corners for improved patient comfort and hygiene
• Minimum dead space between the active area of the detector and the edges of the table
• Customized custom reticle to further enhance contrast and resolution
• Precise mesh movement under microprocessor control

Equipment base

• Free standing, bolted or optional swivel base
• Raised rear wheels increase stability
• Built-in color display for projection angle, compression, compression force, chest thickness, traction distance, system status, notification and warning
• Dual MaxView™ trailer foot controls for compression, traction and C-arm vertical drive

General information

• Compact size and light weight
• Five selectable and changeable colors for top cap, handle and chinguard

Additional functions

• Workplace for data collection
• Geometric magnification
• Lightweight zoom platform with integrated protective shield

MaxView™ Breast Positioning System

• Integrated function and design
• Integrated MaxView™ bottom module and top module with in/out control buttons for both sheets

Graphical and digital display of the pulling distance on dual touch panels and basic display

• Highlighted, radio-clear, clear plastic top and bottom sheets
• MaxView™ Foot Controls to Move Both Sheets Simultaneously
• Safe Unlock

Planmed Wave™ Data Collection Station

• Technologist Center for Digital Mammography Planmed
• Enclosure for data collection workstation and isolation transformer
• Motorized vertical movement for superior ergonomics
• Optional built-in radiation glass

Radiation screen Planmed

• Planmed radiation shield

Planmed Envision™ Review Workstation

• Planmed Digital Mammography Survey Workstation
• High resolution displays
• Workstation computer with GPU
• Customizable workflow for reading soft copies
• Optional Planmed DigiPad™ quick access panel

Planmed ClarityGuide™ Stereotaxic System

• Light Biopsy Block
• Accurate targeting with on-screen hints

Upgrade to Planmed Clarity 3D

• Optional TomoMarker™ Technology
• High Performance Clarity 3D Data Acquisition Workstation with Clarity Manager Software
• Clarity 3D iterative reconstruction and post-image processing
• Built-in software update allowing Continuous, Sync-and-Shoot™ tomosynthesis sequence
• DBT Calibration/Quality Control Kit