Regulatory news: Viztek gets FDA nod for OpalRad

Viztek, the Jacksonville-based medical software company, has been awarded U.S. Federal Food and Drug (FDA) 510k clearance for its new OpalRad integrated RIS/PACS solution. The comprehensive image management and reporting system makes a full range of high-performance features available at an affordable price, bringing all the advantages of state-of-the-art digital imaging to small hospitals and clinics.

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