Unique new detector for fast, low dose examinations
AMULET Innovality employs a direct-conversion flat panel detector made of
Amorphous Selenium (a-Se) which exhibits excellent conversion efficiency in
the mammographic X-ray spectrum. The new HCP (Hexagonal Close Pattern)
detector efficiently collects electrical signal converted from X-rays to realize
both high resolution and low noise. This unique design makes it possible to
realize a higher DQE (Detective Quantum Efficiency) than with the square
pixel array of conventional TFT panels. With the information collected by the
HCP detector, AMULET Innovality creates high definition images with a pixel
size of 50 µm; the finest available with a direct-conversion detector.
In breast tomosynthesis, the X-ray tube moves through an arc while acquiring a series of low-dose x-ray images. The images taken from different angles are reconstructed into a range of Tomosynthesis slices where the structure of interest is always in focus. The reconstructed tomographic images make it easier to identify lesions which might be difficult to visualize in routine mammography because of the presence of overlapping breast structures. The Tomosynthesis function on AMULET Innovality is suitable for a wide range of uses, offering two modes to cater for various clinical scenarios. Standard (ST) mode combines rapid exposure timing and efficient workflow with a low X-ray dose while High Resolution (HR) mode makes it possible to produce images with an even higher level of detail, allowing the region of interest to be brought into clearer focus
Patient information display The information shown on the display at the base of the exposure unit can be switched between patient information (ID, name, date of birth, etc.) and positioning information (angle of swivel arm, compression force and breast thickness). Positioning information can also be confirmed on the display on the compression arm.