FDA greenlights Viztek's DR detector

Viztek has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its wireless digital radiography (DR) detector.

According to the Raleigh, N.C.-based company, the product allows users to obtain images within 10 seconds of exposure while utilizing a cesium iodide technology.

In addition, the wireless device features a graphic user interface that can be used with all of Viztek’s DR product portfolio and Viztek’s Opal RIS/PACS solutions, the company said.

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