NeuroLogica receives CE Mark approval

NeuroLogica has received CE Mark approval for BodyTom, a portable, full body, multi-slice CT scanner.

The 32-slice CT features an 85 cm gantry and 60 cm field of view. The DICOM 3.1-compliant, battery-powered system can be transported from room to room, and is compatible with PACS, surgical navigation, electronic medical records and planning systems.

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