Pacesetter Medical

PMI Installs Next Big Thing

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:12:15 +0000

What do you get when you combine Agfa HealthCare’s gold standard MUSICA² Image Processing Software, Varian Medical System’s state-of-the-art tethered DR panel, and Quantum Medical Imaging’s NX-DR Series Digital X-ray Systems? Pacesetter Medical Imaging (PMI) can answer that question for you, and they are one of a limited number of dealers in the country who can.

It’s the “next big thing” in digital medical imaging, and PMI just installed the first one by a dealer in the U.S. for Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care’s new Blaine, MN location. [Agfa installed two in Florida earlier in the year.]

Agfa's Musica2 Software on Display

We’ve written previously about the outstanding MUSICA2 software and its ultra-sharp image clarity. With this dynamic combination of top drawer components, the NX-DR Series Systems clearly deliver the best image quality while maintaining a lowest possible imaging dose.

Agfa’s software is unmatched in the medical imaging arena, and Pacesetter is unmatched as a representative and dealer for Agfa in the upper midwest.

Pacesetter Partners with Infab

Editor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:37:00 +0000

Pacesetter Medical Imaging, Inc. is excited to announce its new partnership with Infab Corporation as a leading supplier of their innovative lead-free disposable x-ray shielding products, featuring their GreenLite® leadless disposable technology.

Infab is the only manufacturer with a 510(k) for aprons and an FDA Registration for lead free aprons. According to their website, Infab began as a manufacturer of custom aircraft interiors. In 1981, they were called on to repair a few lead aprons for an x-ray technician in the Los Angeles area — they were heavy, stiff, and not very well made — and this led to some experimentation. The result was a brand new lead-alloy formulation that was lighter than anything on the market but still retained a .50mm Pb equivalency. With this, plus several apron design changes, and some new covering materials, Infab was born. From their origin in an airplane hangar at the Municipal Airport in Van Nuys, California they now operate from their state of the art factory in Camarillo, California, and Infab products are sold throughout the United States and worldwide.

Independent tests have shown Infab’s SorbX™ drapes and shields to attenuate more harmful scatter radiation than any other protective drape. They are disposable, and the benefits of the GreenLite® lead-free technology speaks for itself.

The increased flexibility molds to patient anatomy for ease of use and maximum radiation protection. They are highly absorbent and disposable — a tremendous benefit in critical heavy fluid situations. We look forward to representing these cutting age products, and the entire Infab line, here in the upper Midwest.

TCO’s New Edina Clinic

Editor — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:52:05 +0000

Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) new Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Care Center in Edina, MN officially opened on June 7, 2010. This new clinic is located just off of Highway 62 on West 65th Street between France Avenue and Valley View Road.

Pacesetter Medical Imaging, Inc. has been TCO’s partner of long-standing for digital imaging, and we share their excitement and pride in this great new facility.

Included in the services offered at the Edina location is digital x-ray provided by four, state-of-the-art, 2-panel Quantum/Canon DR radiographic systems. These systems enhance the patient experience by providing outstanding throughput for reduced wait times, as well as unmatched image quality for fast and accurate clinical diagnoses.

Fairview Goes All Digital

Editor — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:59:43 +0000

Last month Pacesetter Medical Imaging (PMI) and Fairview Health Services, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in Minnesota, entered into an agreement for completion of the final phase of Fairview’s system-wide conversion to digital imaging.

According to Mark Domalewski, Fairview Medical Group’s Vice President of Operations for the South Region,

We began the process of full conversion in 2002, implemented phase (conversion across all Fairview hospitals) in 2003, and are now looking at completion of phase 2 (conversion across all Fairview clinics) in 2010.

Pacesetter Medical Imaging is proud to be the partner of choice for Fairview’s total conversion.

In the beginning the decision was made to go with Agfa equipment, and at that time PMI was just starting their relationship as a representative for Agfa. We got to know PMI as things moved forward, and they got to know us very well.

To complete the conversion PMI will be installing and configuring the equipment, and training the radiological staff, at the 9 remaining film-based Fairview clinics, completing the conversion of Fairview’s x-ray services to 100% digital. A total of 13 Agfa CR systems will be deployed, including the new Agfa DX-G Multiplate Digitizer CR system.

Improving Your Image

Editor — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:20:56 +0000

Pacesetter Medical Imaging (PMI) exhibited at the Iowa Orthopaedic Society’s annual spring meeting held Friday, April 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines.

Highlighted by Pacesetter were the remarkable digitized orthopaedic images acquired on Canon’s flat panel DR systems and Agfa’s CR systems with NX and MUSICA2. These diagnostically detailed images were displayed on a BARCO TS1219 clinical grade LCD touch screen monitor.

The orthopaedic surgeons in attendance were impressed with the difference that quality digitizing equipment, like Canon’s and Agfa’s, combined with installation and applications’ training from a knowledgeable partner, like PMI, can make—not only in quality image output and workflow, but in diagnostic capability and patient outcome.

Pacesetter made the point that there is more to better imaging than just the manufacturer’s decal on the equipment. It takes a knowledgeable and dedicated partner to match the right technology to the installation, and provide the training and support necessary to maintain a sharp imaging edge.

Contact your Pacesetter Account Executive to begin your journey towards “improving your image.”

Pacesetter Supports the Wild

Editor — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:41:28 +0000

Last summer Pacesetter Medical, Inc. (PMI), Twin Cities Orthopaedics (TCO), and Midwest Radiation Consultants (MRC) donated time, expertise, and an x-ray machine to the Wildcat Sanctuary near Sandstone, MN. The unit was being replaced at TCO as part of their upgrade by PMI to all digital imaging. MRC donated their services for development of the MN Department of Health’s mandated radiation shielding plan, TCO donated the x-ray unit, and PMI donated the installation and calibration of the equipment. This was a great example of business joining forces to both recycle useful equipment, and contribute to the worthy efforts of others.

On Thursday, March 25 (9:00 pm) The Wildcat Sanctuary was featured on The Animal Planet television network’s segment titled “Fatal Attractions.” The Wildcat Sanctuary is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill rescue and shelter facility for unwanted, mistreated, and neglected privately owned wildcats that pose a potential risk to public safety. More than 100 wildcats (Lions, Tigers, Cougars, Lynx, etc.) are lovingly cared for there. It is NOT open to the general public.

Donations and volunteers are needed for the Sanctuary. Please visit their website for more details and information on how you too can help.

PMI Supports TCO Edina

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:04:57 +0000

Pacesetter Medical Imaging has been selected by Twin Cities Orthopedics to provide the digital radiographic imaging solutions for their new 75,000 sq. ft. orthopedic center in Edina, MN. Pacesetter will be installing four Quantum radiographic suites each equipped with Canon DR panels, providing state-of-the-art digital imaging, unmatched clinical flexibility, and efficiency designed to accommodate heavy exam volumes.

This exciting project is an extension of PMI’s long-standing relationship with Twin Cities Orthopedics, one of the largest orthopedic groups in the upper midwest.

PMI at IOS Spring Meeting

Editor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:18:26 +0000

April 16, 2010 is the date, and the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, IA is the place, for the Spring Meeting of the Iowa Orthopaedic Society. Pacesetter Medical Imaging, Inc. will be on hand to show the assembled professionals what their “Total Navigation” means in the pursuit of top quality orthopedic care and optimum patient outcome.

PMI will undoubtedly talk about their highly successful work in Minnesota with Twin Cities Orthopedics and their 20 full-radiology clinics. As Twin Cities Orthopedic’s PACS vendor, PMI has garnered kudos for their work. In the words of TCO’s administrator, Troy Simonson, “Pacesetter is a solid company that covers the full spectrum. Whatever we need, they get the job done.”