Siemens scores U.K. order for seven ultrasound systems

Barnet Hospital, part of the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust, has installed seven Acuson S2000 and two Acuson X300 PE ultrasound systems from Siemens Healthcare.

The devices have been installed into the early pregnancy unit, the antenatal clinic for obstetrics and gynecological work and the main department for use in general medicine. The Acuson S2000 ultrasound system delivers 2D, 3D, color and Pulse-wave Doppler and 4D images.

The company said its Symbia S dual-head gamma camera has also been installed as part of the equipment refresh cycle.

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