Viztek, Now a Konica Minolta Company, to Demonstrate Exa Mammo Viewer at RSNA

Maximizing Efficiency for Radiologists and Streamlining Integration for Healthcare IT


RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwired - Nov 20, 2015) - (RSNA Booth #6728) - Viztek, a Konica Minolta Company, will showcase the Exa Mammo Viewer -- the first of its kind, PACS-neutral, breast imaging management workstation, with full diagnostic* quality for breast imaging -- during the upcoming Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) scientific assembly and annual meeting, November 29- December 3, 2015. A leading provider of comprehensive, end to end digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, Viztek debuted the Exa Mammo Viewer earlier this year as the latest innovation to its Exa platform of Healthcare IT software for image viewing and sharing.

Maximizing Efficiency for Radiologists and Referring Physicians
The Exa Mammo Viewer can be used in conjunction with any facility's current PACS, benefiting physicians by enabling comparison with images and reference to patient files for breast ultrasound, MR, CT and more. It is the first and only solution to enable diagnostic quality viewing of any breast imaging study -- including Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) -- from any remote location, regardless of the PACS being used. This ability to read, diagnose*, and compare with other breast imaging studies from any location within the department or offsite, creates tremendous efficiencies in the patient care process.

"Tomosynthesis is now prevalent, and radiologists and referring physicians expect to view, compare and diagnose all breast imaging studies -- including DBT -- from a single PACS-neutral device," said Steve Deaton, Vice President, Viztek, a Konica Minolta Company. "Efficiency matters more than ever today, and the ability to read at any remote location, with no downloads and superior quality, is a game changer."

Built with the IT Department in Mind
The Exa Mammo Viewer is an extension of the innovative and versatile Exa platform. The speed at which radiologists and other physicians can access all breast imaging studies of any size, whether physically located within the department or outside at another reading location, is a result of the unique use of true Zero Footprint (ZFP) viewing and Server-Side Rendering (SSR). There is no pre-fetching required and there are no plug-ins required. Full functionality and instant access is available regardless of the operating system. So not only is the hospital IT network freed from the burden of downloading large and numerous image files, but regardless of the computer preferences of physicians -- MACs, PCs, iOS or Android tablets and even iOs and Android phones -- all are universally supported. In short, the Exa platform provides fast access anywhere.

For more information about the Exa Mammo Viewer, visit the company's booth #6728 in the North Hall during RSNA. The full Exa Healthcare IT platform will also be demonstrated in booth #2729 in the South Hall. You can also visit the website at http://viztek.net/products/exa-mammo-viewer/.

RSNA Booth # 6728, North Hall
 #2729, South Hall

About Viztek
Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, backed by comprehensive training and support for the hospital, imaging center, telemedicine and private practice markets. Launching from the long-standing success of the company's web-based Opal-RAD PACS and RIS imaging software, Viztek introduced Exa, a revolutionary new platform enabling zero footprint full-featured diagnostic viewing paired with server-side rendering for unbeatable speed. The company's innovation in software is complemented by their comprehensive line of DR solutions, with panels that come in multiple configurations ranging from retrofit packages to complete new radiology rooms and mobile solutions. For more information, visit www.viztek.net.

About Konica Minolta Medical Imaging

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging is a world class provider and market leader in medical diagnostic Primary Imaging. With over 75 years of endless innovation, Konica Minolta is globally recognized as a leader providing cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive support aimed at providing real solutions to meet customer's needs. Konica Minolta Medical Imaging, headquartered in Wayne, NJ, is a unit of Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE: 4902). For more information on Konica Minolta Primary Imaging Solutions, please visit www.konicaminolta.com/medicalusa.

     
Company name   KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
Headquarters   JP TOWER, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Founded   December 1936
FY 2014 Revenue   $8.5 Billion
Number of employees   Approx. 41,600 (2015)
Business Lines   The Konica Minolta Group operates in sectors ranging from business technologies, where our products are typified by MFPs (multi-functional peripherals), and Industrial Business (former Optics Business), where our products include pickup lenses for optical disks, and TAC film, a key material used in LCD panels, to healthcare, where we make digital X-ray diagnostic imaging systems.
     

*Mammographic images should only be viewed with a monitor approved by FDA for viewing mammographic images. For primary diagnosis, post process DICOM "for presentation" images must be used.

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Viztek, Now a Konica Minolta Company, to Demonstrate Exa Mammo Viewer at RSNA