CARESTREAM DIRECTVIEW Vita CR System
Customer Presentation
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Introduction
CE marked and FDA approved, the Vita CR is designed for
small healthcare facilities, clinics, private practices and
mobile applications. This new value-priced system provides
fast access to quality digital images, anywhere.
Affordable.
Easy.
Reliable.
The Vita CR System is the next-generation of computed radiography technology
from Carestream Health.
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How will the Vita CR help my Facility?
Changing demands call for a flexible and versatile CR solution. The costeffective Vita CR delivers consistent, high quality, diagnostic images
from a wide range of clinical applications.
The Vita CR solution can:
• Improve productivity with a quick time to first image (50
sec.) and fast processing times (40+pph).
• Process low exposure exams even faster with the
Smart Erase functionality.
• Increase patient throughput with a streamlined workflow
that is as easy three simple steps!
• Ensure reliability with durable and limited moving parts.
• Manage imaging costs with a low cost of ownership
including an average of 2 years of service per phosphor
screen with typical use.
• Allows you to think beyond the exam room! This
lightweight CR system’s small footprint makes it very
mobile. And because it meets strict military standards for
operating temperature and humidity, the Vita CR goes
beyond traditional clinical settings.
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Key Components
What do you need to operate the system?
•CARESTREAM DIRECTVIEW Vita CR Reader
•PC, Monitor, Keyboard and mouse (or touch screen
monitor)
•CARESTREAM Software
•CARESTREAM CR System Software / V3.1 (Full Version)
OR
•CARESTREAM Image Suite Software
OR
•Software provided by Integrator utilizing CARESTREAM CR
System Software / V3.1 Lite
•CARESTREAM CR Cassettes
•CARESTREAM GP-2 Flexible Phosphor Screens
This easy to use, compact system makes Vita the CR system of choice!
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Software Options
CARESTREAM CR
System Software/V3.1
CARESTREAM CR System
CARESTREAM
CR System
Software/V3.1
Software/V3.1 Lite
CARESTREAM Image Suite
Designed as a stand-alone application, the
Carestream CR System Software will automatically
activate at start up and includes:
• Managing Patient Information
• Imaging Acquisition
• Image Viewer (versatile image viewer/editing
application)
• Print Composition
• DICOM compliant images
• KODAK Image Processing
• Adjustable Image Looks
• 16 languages to choose from on the Graphical
User Interface
• Black Surround Masking
• Grid Suppression Software
• DICOM Store
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Software Options
CARESTREAM CR
System Software/V3.1
CARESTREAM CR System
Software/V3.1 Lite
Designed to accommodate dealers/VARs who uses
the command line interface of the Vita CR to import
image data into their own applications.
Some software features includes:
CARESTREAM Image Suite
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Scan, settings and image storage screens
Unprocessed DICOM compliant images
Optional KODAK Image Processing
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Software Options
CARESTREAM CR
System Software/V3.1
CARESTREAM CR System
Software/V3.1 Lite
CARESTREAM Image Suite
Designed as a cost-effective, configurable software
solution, CARESTREAM Image Suite meets the
radiography needs of lower volume and specialty market
facilities.
The software allows users to capture, process, view,
and send images for storage or printing. When
combined with a Vita CR reader, CARESTREAM Image
Suite software enables a fully integrated capture plus
mini-PACs solution that delivers high image quality at a
price that meets private practice needs.
The software features include:
• Patient registration
• Image acquisition
• Image processing and viewing
• Web viewing
•Configurable image storage
•DICOM, JPEG, BMP image file types
•Reporting software
•Orthopedic measurement tools
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Cassettes and Flexible Phosphor Screens
Specially designed CR cassettes incorporate flexible
phosphor screens that ensure high-quality images
even after extended use.
Available cassettes include standard industry sizes
and optional sizes for Long Length Imaging (LLI) and
Dental Panoramic Imaging applications.
• 8" x 10”
• 11" x 14”
• 10" x 12”
• 14" x 33" (LLI)
• 14" x 14"
• 14" x 17”
• 24 cm x 30 cm
• 15 cm x 30 cm
(dental panoramic)
To maximize the life of the phosphor screen, Kodak
screen cleaner is recommended for maintenance
and care of your CR screens.
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
The Z-Cart is an optional
wheeled cart that safely
mounts and transports the
Vita CR to virtually any
location in your facility,
making instant digital
imaging accessible at your
patients point of care.
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
CD/DVD Archive
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
The Total Quality Tool
(TQT) option enables the
practitioner to perform
objective image tests and
quality control measurements
with the same interface used
for examinations.
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
CD/DVD Archive
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
The TQT option also allows the facility to verify that the
system is functioning within its normal operating
specifications providing a easy to read pass/fail report
on critical performance measurements.
Resulting TQT data can be exported to Microsoft Excel
for review, analysis and problem identification.
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
CD/DVD Archive
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
The Modality Work List Software (MWL) option
enables technicians to query patient data from a
networked HIS/RIS or PACS system via several
simple and intuitive search fields.
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
CD/DVD Archive
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
The CD/DVD Archive option burns patient
images for portability. No more carrying or losing
films! A DICOM image viewer is included on the
CD/DVD allowing for easy image access and
review in other locations.
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
Optional
Wall Stand
CD/DVD Archive
Portable Caddy w/Gird
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
With the optional Long Length Imaging (LLI) System
and 14”x 33” cassette with flexible phosphor screen,
you can easily perform scoliosis and other long length
images exams with the Vita CR.
Combined cassette and screen weigh only 10.8lbs
(4.9kg) making it one of the lightest LLI solutions in the
market.
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Options and Accessories – Just for You!
Z-Cart
The KODAK DryView
5800 Laser Imager
System is one of several
printers compatible with
the Vita CR System.
Total Quality Tool (TQT)
Modality Work List
CD/DVD Archive
Long Length Imaging
KODAK DryView 5800
Laser Imager System
Standard print features include:
•5 film sizes, with 2 film sizes online at any one time
•Print up to 75 large-format images per hour
•True Size
•Fit to Size
•Multiple Image Compositions
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Top reasons to Buy a Vita CR
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Value-priced
Easy To Install
Easy to Use
Smaller and Lighter by 30% or
more compared to other CR
systems
• Highly Reliable
• Quality Digital Imaging
• Easy to Service/Maintain
Combined with optional software and accessories that extend its uses, the
Vita CR is the best and most complete CR solution!
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Affordable!
•Competitively priced to meet the diagnostic imaging needs for a wide
range of clinical applications, Vita CR’s price typically includes a one-year
service and parts agreement as well as user training. (Pricing bundles vary
by region.)
•This scalable system seamlessly integrates with a broad variety of
printers, RIS and PACS systems.
High performance at the Right price!
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Easy to Install!
•With no special facility requirements, the Vita CR installs easily.
•The Vita CR has a single power cord and USB cable. Default user
accounts and body part and projections make it easy to get started.
•Customization is simple and intuitive.
•Most organizations are up and running within one hour!
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Easy to Use!
The Vita CR is easy to learn and easy to use!
• Easy to use and customize, the intuitive touchscreen capable Graphical User Interface (GUI)
streamlines your workflow.
• Reusable CR cassettes with phosphor screens
means no chemical storage, mixing or plumbing
and eliminates film purchase and storage
expense.
• Easy-to-see operating indicator light shows
the system is working.
• Digital image technology enables fast, easily
and transportable images.
In busy settings, productivity and efficiency are important.
Vita CR meets the challenge!
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Easy to Move!
79
lbs
Carestream Vita
8,578 in3
154
lbs
Fuji
Prima
11,904 in3
214
lbs
Fuji
Carbon/Capsula
11,040 in3
216
lbs
Agfa 30-X
13,608 in3
220
lbs
Konica
Nano/Reglus 110
11,774 in3
•Weighing in at 79 lbs (36kg) this lightweight, tabletop design beats the
competition!
•Dimensions of approximately 13.4" x 29.5" x 21.7“ (34 x 75 x 55cm)
make Vita CR easy to move!
•The optional Z-cart accessory allow the station to roll and makes in-room
CR possible.
•The Vita CR is great for highly mobile or military settings.
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Great Reliability!
You need a solution that works! The Vita CR System is
designed to be durable and reliable.
A sealed design protects the unit from
damage in harsh environments and
reduces dust and other artifacts from
entering the scanner. The materials used
are rugged and durable, and meets strict
military standards for operation, storage
and transportation.
One main controller board makes
troubleshooting a snap.
Gentle screen handling minimizes wear
and LED-based erase is highly efficient
with exceptionally long life.
Limited moving parts reduce the
chance for something to break. This
means your system has minimal
downtime resulting in reliability you can
count on.
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – New & Improved!
Better than ever, the release of the Vita CR replaces the
existing PoC CR 140.
The Vita CR has:
• Improved Image Quality
• Improved Reliability
• Enhanced Functionality
• Simplified Installation and Setup
• Improved Serviceability
• Smart Erase
• Easier to license software
• Optional Total Quality Tool
• Optional Long-length Imaging
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Improved Design!
Low Mass Head reduces vibrations
during scanning for improved image
quality.
Temperature Detection prevents unit
from malfunctioning due to overheating.
One Main Controller Board
consolidates a few boards into one,
reducing signal noise and complexity.
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Quality Images!
Images are processed using Kodak Image Processing EVP Plus Algorithms -the
same technology used across all Carestream CR and DR systems! Optimized into six
pre-configured positions - you to get the desired image look with minimal effort.
Standard
This system default provides a low noise, smooth image
and is suitable for all body parts.
High Contrast
This highest contrast look is appropriate for all body
parts.
Medium Contrast
Has higher contrast than a standard look but is still suitable
for all body parts.
Wide Latitude
This look is suitable for images needing wider latitude
such as abdomen, spine and chest.
Traditional
This high contrast look provides narrow latitude for
extremity imaging.
Extremity
The image contrast, latitude and sharpness remain fixed
(like film), but brightness is adjusted to correct for under
and over exposed images.
Consistent results = Fewer retakes = Greater efficiency
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Quality Images!
Powerful technology drives quality images. Here are some of
the advanced features of the Vita CR that will help your facility
generate outstanding digital images
• 16 bit A/D linear data captured at the Vita CR (compared to some
CRs that capture at only 10 or 12 bit) - provides the user with the
most digital data to process and view.
• High signal to noise ratio producing great flat field uniformity and
low noise.
• Wide Exposure Range (0.01 – 40mR) allowing you to capture a
wider range of exposures without saturation.
• Low phosphor screen noise and high resolution capabilities
result in outstanding digital images.
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Why Choose the Vita CR? – Easy to Service!
•There are only four screws to remove the Vita CR cover, making it easier
to access the components inside. Easy access helps technicians
reduce repair time.
•Technicians complete some repairs in 20 minutes or less because of
detailed diagnostic capabilities, a reduced number of components, and
several field replaceable parts.
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Why Purchase Vita Over the Competition?
Affordable.
Easy.
Reliable.
An attractive price, easy installation, short learning curve and reliability make
The Vita CR a competitive winner!
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How Vita CR Works – Its as EASY as 1-2-3!
Operating the Vita CR intuitive and simple!
There are three key phases:
1. Prepare the Exam
2. Take the exposure
3. Process the Digital Image
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How vita CR Works – Phase 1:Prepare Exam
Select Patient on Menu Bar
Highlight patient and click Acquire
Select a projection
Select a body part
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How Vita CR Works – Phase 2: Take Exposure
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How Vita CR Works – Phase 3: Process Image
Insert cassette into the Vita CR reader
Select Scan
Review, Annotate, Edit, then Select Accept
Wait for Preview
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Other Software Features
Customizable Room
Configurations
Image Viewer
Procedure Mapping
The software with the Vita CR can handle several X-rays
systems installed at a single location. The customizable
room feature enables pre-defined parameters based on
a specific X-ray unit, or doctor’s preference with one
simple click.
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Other Software Features
Customizable Room
Configurations
Image Viewer
Procedure Mapping
The embedded Image Viewer enables physicians to
review the diagnostic image at the scanning
workstation, saving time.
This feature-rich Viewer provides functionality such as
annotation, pan, zoom, crop and measurement tools.
Capabilities for print composition, CD burning, exporting
images (and more!) are included.
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Other Software Features
Customizable Room
Configurations
Image Viewer
Procedure Mapping
Procedure Mapping
The Procedure Mapping tool defines the list of
procedures that appear on the scan screen. A
procedure is a user-defined set of body-part and View
positions, created to group logically related
procedures for ease of selection and time savings
during scanning process.
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Closing
Thank You!
To learn more about Carestream Health solutions, contact
your authorized dealer or visit:
www.carestreamhealth.com
Review the Appendix for additional valuable information
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Appendix
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Supported Languages
Language
English
French
German
Italian
Norwegian
Japanese
Chinese (Simplified)
Portuguese (Brazilian)
Finnish
Korean
Turkish
Russian
Greek
Chinese (Traditional)
Polish
Czech
* Can Use English UI
GUI
User Pubs
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Sales
Sheets
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Specifications: Physical Scanner
Throughput (14x17in)
Up to 44 cassettes per hour; 50 seconds to first scan
Weight
<79 lbs (36 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
13.4" x 29.5" x 21.7“ (34 x 75 x 55cm)
Grayscale Resolution
Acquisition: 16 bits per pixel
Display: 12 bits per pixel
Safety and Regulatory Approvals
FDA, CE, cTUVus
Screen Types supported
Carestream Flexible GP2 Screen
Note: Specifications are subject to change.
Consult Carestream Health for the most current information.
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Specifications: Cassette Sizes
Cassette
Size
Pixel Pitch
(um)
Pixels (x)
Pixels (y)
Pixel / mm
Throughput
(pph)
Time to First
Image
(sec)
STANDARD RESOLUTION
14 x 33 in
(35x84cm) *
160
2272
2748
6
23
50
14 x 17 in
(35x43cm)
160
2180
2660
6
44
50
14 x 14 in
(35x35cm)
160
2180
2180
6
47
50
11 x 14 in
160
1700
2180
6
52
43
HIGH RESOLUTION
14 x 17 in
(35x43cm)
86
4048
4932
12
32
82
14 x 14 in
(35x35cm)
86
4048
4048
12
33
82
11 x 14 in
86
3156
4048
12
38
68
10 x 12 in
86
2868
3460
12
41
63
8 x 10 in
86
2872
2280
12
44
62
24 x 30 cm
102
2284
2880
10
42
60
15 x 30 cm
86
1760
3404
12
52
45
Note: Specifications are subject to change.
Consult Carestream Health for the most current information.
* The stitched image matrix dimensions are 2208 x 5180 +/-20
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Specifications: Minimum Requirements
Computer Workstation Minimum Requirements
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Dual Core Intel CPU
2 GB RAM
4 USB 2.0 ports (for CR, dongle, keyboard and mouse)
CD / DVD - RW
80 GB or larger HD
Windows XP Professional® operating system or VISTA Business ™ or Windows 7 ™
Small form factor chassis required for Z-cart
UPS recommended
Power Requirements
• Single-phase 50/60 Hz,
• 100–240 VAC , 4A
Environmental Operating Conditions
Operating conditions:
• 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F)
• 15 to 76% RH (Non Condensing)
Storage conditions:
• –23 to 66 degrees C (–10 to 150 degrees F),
• 5 to 86% RH (Non Condensing)
Note: Specifications are subject to change.
Consult Carestream Health for the most current information.
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