Le Centre Melunais d'Imagerie Médicale, a group of 11 private radiologists based in Melun, south of Paris, has invested in the digital mammography system, Sectra MicroDose Mammography. This first French order for Sectra's digital mammography system was sold by Sectra´s distribution partner Scanray.
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives and approximately eight million French women undergo mammography examinations each year
"We chose Sectra MicroDose Mammography because we foresee throughput and ergonomic advantages but, most importantly, we will avoid exposing women to higher radiation levels than necessary. This will be of great benefit to the women and also to our practice," says Dr. Fiocconi, radiologist and General Manager at Le Centre Melunais d'Imagerie Médicale.
Today, just a fraction of the mammography systems used in the French market are digital, since only film-based systems are approved for screening conditions. However, it is expected that as of the beginning of 2007 digital mammography systems will be approved.
"Le Centre Melunais d'Imagerie Médicale is one of the very few French private clinics dedicated to women's health. We are very impressed with their operations and their long-term vision of improving women's health. We feel confident that the digital mammography system will help to ensure the best possible care," says Philippe Miecaze, President of Scanray.
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. The system has been sold to customers in France,
Sweden, Denmark, Norway Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
About Le Centre Melunais d'Imagerie Médicale
Le Centre Melunais d'Imagerie Médicale has decided to establish a new "maison de la femme" (women's house), where a woman is offered the opportunity to have all her specific examinations. With the purchase of Sectra´s mammography solution, the center will develop mammography operations for both clinical and, when approved, screening specialties. Since digital mammography is not yet allowed in France for screening activities, they will still maintain an analog system
until authorization is granted.
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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