FDA clears new version of SOMATOM Force CT system from Siemens Healthineers

Matt O'Connor | | Health Imaging | Policy & Regulations

On Friday, April 13, the FDA approved the latest version of the SOMATOM Force, a dual source CT system from Siemens Healthineers. 

The new system includes a Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies (FAST) Integrated Workflow that uses a 3D camera along with artificial intelligence and deep learning to ensure precise patient positioning.

Additionally, the SOMATOM Force includes iterative metal artifact reduction, which allows users to greatly reduce artifacts caused by metal implants, artificial joints or pacemakers.

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Matt O'Connor

Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.

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