NEC Display Solutions of America has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for mammography use of its 5-megapixel MultiSync MD205MG flat-panel monitor.
This monitor is part of the MultiSync MD Series, a family of medical-grade LCDs designed specifically for use in radiology, PACS, MRI, CT, and 3D applications, according to the Itasca, IL-based company.
Features include a 2560 x 2048 native resolution, in-plane switching LCD technology, and 3,061 shades of gray, as well as a backlight sensor, DICOM calibration, and a contrast ratio of 600:1.
In addition, it is Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-compliant, using fully disposable plastics and no hazardous materials, such as hex chrome or cadmium, and limited amounts of mercury and lead, according to NEC. It is available for shipment with an estimated price of $8,999.
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