Planmed gets FDA nod for FFDM unit

AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Oct 4, 2011

Finnish medical imaging vendor Planmed has now added a full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system to its U.S. portfolio of mammography systems.

The firm received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Nuance Excel, an FFDM system with a 24 x 31-cm amorphous selenium detector. Suitable for both screening and diagnostic mammography, Nuance Excel includes Planmed's MaxView breast positioning system and Side Access patient positioning technology to provide for optimal ergonomics, according to the company.

Planmed will spotlight Nuance Excel at the upcoming 2011 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

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