Mammography
Mammography
Planmed Sophie Classic Mammography Unit
- Model
- Sophie Classic
- Brand
- Planmed
Planmed Sophie Classic high-end analog mammography unit with Auto-Load Bucky, isocentric C-arm rotation, Flex-AEC and modular MaxView and stereotactic biopsy options.
Key features
- Lightweight Auto-Load Bucky with automatic cassette detection, acceptance and alignment, and automatic ejection from either side
- Dedicated grid with a special movement mechanism for high contrast and resolution
- Patented compression that slows the paddle on contact with tissue, and flexible vacuum-formed paddles
- MaxView system (optional) with gentle traction that brings up to 2 cm more breast tissue into the image field in some patients
- Twincomp compression system (optional) for small or implanted breasts
- Fully automatic Flex-AEC with 48 independent detectors
- Integrated dual power high frequency generator with constant, ripple-free output to reduce glandular dose
- Patented motion circuit for fast, silent and vibration-free movement of the C-arm and telescopic column
Description
The Planmed Sophie Classic is a high-end analog mammography unit with highly versatile functions. The Auto-Load Bucky and isocentric C-arm rotation provide excellent ergonomics and a more comfortable experience for patient and user, and make examinations faster.
Its modular design allows advanced compression systems, MaxView, magnification and stereotactic biopsy to be added. A mobile version with battery backup and the economical Sophie Classic S model with fewer features are also available.
Other Planmed models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| Planmed Nuance | Digital, 17.1 x 23.9 cm detector, integrated MaxView and Side Access |
| Planmed Nuance Excel | Digital, 23.9 x 30.5 cm detector, integrated MaxView and Side Access |
| Planmed Sophie Classic S | Economical analog with Slide-in Bucky |
| Planmed Sophie Classic | Analog with Auto-Load Bucky |
| Planmed Nuance Classic | PreDigital, upgradable to full field digital mammography |
Technical specifications
| Device type | Analog mammography |
|---|---|
| Additional tissue with MaxView | Up to 2 cm in some patients |
| Bucky | Auto-Load Bucky |
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| Magnification | 1.6 and 1.8 (with optional magnification stand) |
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| AEC | Flex-AEC with 48 detectors |
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| Generator | High frequency, dual power, integrated |
| Power fuse | 15 A |
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Applications
- Screening and diagnostic mammography
- Implant displacement views with Twincomp
- Core and vacuum-assisted stereotactic biopsy
Accessories
- MaxView breast positioning system
- Twincomp compression system
- 1.6 and 1.8 magnification stand
- Cytoguide (film/screen) or DigiGuide (digital CCD) stereotactic system
- Needle localization kit and grid identification camera
- CR interface box for connection to major CR systems
- Mobile version with battery backup
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