Fujifilm releases CR reader

Fujifilm Medical Systems' latest CR reader, the FCR Prima-T2, is available.

FCR Prima-T2 is a table-top unit that features processing speeds up to 73 IPs/hour, according to Fujifilm. It weighs 86 pounds and takes up 3.2 square feet, and is targeted toward low-mid volume imaging practices.

It can be combined with various Fujifilm image acquisition workstations, according to the company.

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