Minnesota Childrens installs Toshiba, Maquet OR

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota has chosen Toshiba America Medical Systems' Infinix CC-i cardiac imaging system and the Maquet operating room (OR) table as the hospital's hybrid OR suite.

With interchangeable tabletops enabling transition from endovascular imaging to surgical intervention, the OR suite is designed for both surgical and interventional procedures, Toshiba said. Toshiba's Infinix CC-i has an isocentric rotation of 270 degrees, which allows clinicians to approach the patient from any angle, the Tustin, Calif.-based company stated.

Maquet, which is headquartered in Wayne, N.J., develops surgical workspaces as well as cardiovascular and critical care devices, while Toshiba distributes diagnostic imaging systems.

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