SIEMENS ARCADIS AVANTIC GIVEN FDA APPROVAL

The FDA has given Siemens Medical Solutions 510(k) clearance for the Arcadis Avantic, a new mobile C-arm system designed for advanced imaging requirements in trauma and spine surgery, general surgery and urology, orthopedic surgery and pain management, gastroenterology, and vascular surgery.

Features of the Arcadis Avantic include: 20 kilowatts of power; up to 250 milliamperes output; and a 13-inch image intensifier. Additionally, the system's new design features reduced weight and smaller footprint requirements, which Siemens believes help result in "higher clinical flexibility and expedient surgical procedures." A compact, swiveling operating panel with ergonomically shaped handles, as well as color-coded brake and control elements, enable easy system movement and operation.

The Arcadis Avantic is expected to be ready for delivery in September, Siemens said.