Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. introduces the Cartesion Prime PET/CT system, a Digital PET/CT scanner intended for more personalized care.

Canon Medical is releasing a new high-end digital PET/CT scanner at the upcoming RSNA conference in Chicago. The Cartesion Prime Digital PET/CT combines Canon�s Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner and the SiPM (silicon photomultiplier) PET detector, providing high resolution imaging and easy operator control, according to the company.

The device has an impressively fast time-of-flight resolution of less than 280 picoseconds, a 27 cm axial field of view, and one-to-one SiPM to crystal coupling of the PET detector. The system is also air cooled rather than relying on water, which may help to reduce maintenance costs.

The Cartesion Prime Digital PET/CT system is comprised of Canon Medical�s new premium SiPM PET detector and the Aquilion Prime SP CT system for optimal PET/CT imaging and workflow with a patient and operator-centric design, along with innovative features to help clinicians guide their business with confidence, including: Advanced silicon photomultiplier design with one-to-one coupling for increased clinical confidence. Fast Time-of Flight resolution for high quality images and increased productivity. Large axial field of view to provide fast scans and a comfortable experience for patients. The large axial field of view also improves the scanner�s sensitivity which can be used for dose efficiencies that can impact patients and operators. Air-cooling technologies that support more attractive siting and long-term maintenance requirements compared to water-cooled systems.