The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Siemens Healthcare's Multitom Rax robotic advanced x-ray system.The new diagnostic imaging system offers a range of examinations in multiple clinical areas, including emergency medicine, pain management and orthopaedics, as well as conventional 2D radiography, fluoroscopy examinations and angiography applications.
 

Claimed to be the world's first twin robotic x-ray system, the Multitom Rax holds the capability to capture 3D natural weight-bearing images.The system features a height-adjustable patient table and two independent ceiling-mounted robotic arms for the x-ray tube head and a flat-panel detector for positioning anywhere in the room.
 

Siemens Healthcare North America x-ray products vice-president Martin Silverman said: "With the Multitom Rax, Siemens is proud to introduce the world's first Twin Robotic x-ray system.This universal x-ray system delivers unprecedented versatility for healthcare facilities.Now, clinicians can perform a multitude of imaging exams in one room without moving the patient.With the Multitom Rax, we're opening a new chapter in x-ray technology."