First Look at Canon's First Compact Wireless Digital Radiography System at the 2011 AHRA Meeting and Exposition

[b]Canon U.S.A Previews the CXDI-80C Wireless DR System and Cassette-Compatible CXDI-501 DR Systems [/b]  [img]http://www.xograph.com/assets/cached/images/300x225x95/614T030T840/mar_11/XOGRAPH__1300443597_024.jpg[/img]   [b]DALLAS, Aug 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE)[/b] -- Setting new milestones in its digital radiography systems, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will preview the [url=http://www.medwrench.com/?equipment.view/equipmentNo/4480/Canon/CXDI-80C-Wireless/]CXDI-80C Wireless Digital Radiography (DR) system[/url], along with the CXDI-501 DR systems at the 2011 American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) Exposition (August 14 -- 17). In addition to the CXDI-80C Wireless DR system and CXDI-501 DR systems, medical professionals can view the Company's complete DR medical imaging solutions at the Canon booth (#702).    "In the current medical market, the main objective when purchasing digital radiography equipment is to offer low-dose radiation without sacrificing image quality," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Medical Systems Division, Canon U.S.A. "The addition of the CXDI-80C Wireless and CXDI-501 DR systems to our DR portfolio demonstrates Canon's commitment to meeting the demands of the medical industry by developing products to facilitate high-quality health care performance."  [b]  Canon CXDI-80C Wireless Digital Radiography (DR) System[/b]  As Canon's first compact wireless DR system, the [url=http://www.medwrench.com/?equipment.view/equipmentNo/4480/Canon/CXDI-80C-Wireless/]CXDI-80C Wireless DR system[/url] builds on the success of Canon's renowned CXDI-70C Wireless DR system, while achieving reductions in size and weight. With great operability and freedom in diagnostic exams, the CXDI-80C Wireless DR system features a lightweight body design with an imaging area of 11 x 14-inch size, which is equivalent to a conventional 10 x 12-inch imaging cassette. The CXDI-80C Wireless DR system weighs 5.5 pounds and incorporates a 6.1-megapixel image sensor with a pixel pitch of 125 microns and a Cesium Iodide (CsI) scintillator, producing high-quality images with low X-ray exposure. The CXDI-80C Wireless DR System also produces up to 140 images on a fully charged battery, making it easy to obtain the optimal image for proper diagnosis.    Providing excellent portability, the CXDI-80C Wireless DR system can also fit into an incubator tray or isolette, which is ideal for orthopedics practice or Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). When used together with the CXDI-70C Wireless DR system, the CXDI-80C Wireless DR system fully supports the imaging of various body regions, including the head and chest area, abdomen and extremities.  [b]  Canon CXDI-501 Digital Radiography Systems[/b]  With its new glass substrate, impressive image quality and portability, the CXDI-501 series provides medical practitioners with the means to deliver efficient diagnosis and quality patient care. Thanks to the new, detachable cable and compatible cassette, the Canon CXDI-501C and CXDI-501G DR systems are exceptionally versatile, satisfying both portability and easy installation for most existing Bucky trays. The CXDI-501C and CXDI-501G DR systems feature 14 x 17-inch imaging area and each weighs less than 7 pounds. Boasting exceptional light-conversion efficiency, the CXDI-501C and CXDI-501G DR systems also incorporate a high-quality, 9.5-megapixel image sensor with a pixel pitch of 125 microns and offer a Cesium Iodide (CsI) or Gadolinium Oxysulfide scintillator, respectively. For high-quality performance, the CXDI-501 DR systems provide fast exam output, allowing medical practitioners to preview an image in three seconds after exposure. The CXDI-501 DR systems include CXDI Control Software NE, which helps optimize workflow by reducing the number of operational steps, while supporting multiple patient studies.    [b]About Canon U.S.A., Inc.[/b]  Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. /quotes/zigman/192225/quotes/nls/caj CAJ -0.53% , a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2010+, with global revenues of more than US $45 billion and is listed as number five in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2011 list. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei -- "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" -- Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei . To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss .    (1)The CXDI-80C Wireless Digital Radiography system has not yet been cleared by the FDA. This device has a 510(k) application pending with the FDA. Not for sale or lease in the United States.    (2)The CXDI-501 Digital Radiography systems have not yet been cleared by the FDA. This device has a 510(k) application pending with the FDA. Not for sale or lease in the United States.      [url=http://usa.canon.com/cusa/healthcare]SOURCE: Canon U.S.A., Inc. [/url]