Kubtec Announces FDA Approval Of The Highest Resolution Low Dose Portable Digital Radiography System For NICU

MILFORD, Conn., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubtec, the foremost developer of low dose digital radiography (DR) systems, today announced FDA approval of the KUB 250, the first truly portable low-dose digital X-ray system dedicated to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Compact and lightweight (24" x 24" footprint; 200 lbs.), the KUB 250 is the world’s highest resolution low-dose imaging system available for neonates.

“The KUB 250 has been clinically tested to reduce radiation exposure by up to 40% with our advanced high resolution imaging technology,” said Chester Lowe, PhD, FACR, Research and Development Director at Kubtec. “Detailed image enhancement tools and 750 ms image readout reduce the need to re-image these fragile patients, eliminating further potential radiation exposure.”

When imaging high risk infants in the NICU, it is critical to track subtle changes in pathology while maintaining the focus on low dose. Present day digital X-ray systems maintain pixel resolution in the 150-170 micron range, thereby sacrificing high resolution images in order to keep the radiation dose low. The poor image quality may require facilities to take additional X-rays of the neonate to confirm pathology or PICC line placement, which in turn defeats the purpose of imaging with reduced radiation exposure.

The KUB 250 introduces the world to the first digital X-ray system to image with 96 micron resolution, providing pediatric radiologists with the highest quality images possible at the lowest dose every time. The KUB 250 eliminates the need to take additional X-rays, minimizing radiation dose to the infant by as much as 40% for each acquired image.

“We believe the KUB 250 will have a tremendous impact on the treatment of infants as it will provide the physicians with the advantage of better diagnostic quality images while reducing the radiation dose to the patients,” said Vikram Butani, Kubtec’s President. “We are proud to extend our expertise and commitment to the most vulnerable patients in the NICU.”

Featuring the smallest footprint in its class, the highly mobile KUB 250 fits easily beside incubators in the NICU. The system features an articulating arm for decubitus views and a lightweight DR detector that slides directly into the incubator slot, eliminating the need to move the neonate and reducing stress. Additionally, as a dedicated system for the NICU, the KUB 250 decreases risk of cross-contamination from other areas of the hospital.

The KUB 250 will launch worldwide at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2014 annual meeting in Chicago, November 30 December 5, 2014. To schedule a KUB 250 demonstration, contact kubtec@kubtec.com.

View KUB 250 neonatal images at www.kubtec.com/KUB-250.

View Kubtec’s RSNA 2014 Online Press Kit at http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/p4g8.

About Kubtec
Kubtec, a registered trademark of KUB Technologies, Inc., develops and manufactures digital X-ray systems for low-dose neonatal imaging, specimen radiography, scientific research, forensic analysis, non-destructive testing, irradiation and more. Kubtec is reigniting the field of radiography with its introduction of the world’s first specimen tomosynthesis system and the industry’s first low dose, truly portable X-ray system dedicated for the NICU. Kubtec is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified and complies with U.S., Canadian, and European requirements for radiation safety. Systems and manufacturer-trained support are available worldwide. http://kubtec.com

M1159A-1114 Kubtec and the Kubtec logo are registered trademarks and KUB is a trademark of KUB Technologies, Inc.

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