Århus County in Denmark is digitizing its mammography operations and has invested in Sectra MicroDose Mammography from the IT and medical-technology company Sectra. This is Sectra's largest mammography order to date and it amounts to DKK 12 million.
Sectra's mammography system has the lowest radiation dose on the international market. As a result of the low radiation dose combined with good ergonomics and a well-conceived workflow, nurses and radiologists can work more efficiently and safely without exposing women to a higher radiation dose than necessary.
"There are major advantages with digital mammography systems and I am looking forward to more mammography clinics following Århus County's example in the years immediately ahead," says Jens Kring Marketing Manager at Sectra A/S in Denmark.
The mammography operations in Århus County are centralized in the hospital in Århus and the central hospital in Randers, which combined conduct approximately 9,000 clinical mammography examinations each year.
About Sectra MicroDose Mammography
Sectra has developed Sectra MicroDose Mammography, a mammography system dedicated to improving women's health. The system is an easy-to-use digital system that supports the entire workflow, from examination to documented diagnosis. The system provides the lowest radiation dose on the market, unsurpassed throughput, customized workflow and outstanding ergonomics. For the patients this means safe, stress-free and quick examinations. Sectra has sold the mammography system in such countries as Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President, Sectra Imtec AB, tel. +46 705 23 52 27
Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, CEO and President Sectra AB, tel. +46 13 23 52 09
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Sectra is one of today's major diagnostic imaging providers with more than 800 installations worldwide. Sectra's core business is delivering top-of-the-line, high-availability, robust enterprise diagnostic imaging for 24/7 operation. In Scandinavia, Sectra is the market leader with more than 50% of all film-free installations. The company's systems are installed in most major countries in Europe, the Far East and North America.
Sectra, founded in 1978, has its roots at the Linköping Institute of Technology in Sweden. Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and sales of cutting edge products in expansive niche segments. Today, Sectra operations include medical systems and secure communication systems. Sectra has offices in ten countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales for the fiscal year 2004/2005 totalled SEK 456 million. Since March 1999, Sectra's shares have been quoted on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
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