Catalyst conversion brings the latest technology

Pictured at Derriford Hospital, on the left, are superintendent radiographer Rachael Angell, Philips Healthcare service delivery manager John Tarr and senior radiographer Caroline Dunphy.  With them are Philips key account manager SW and Wales Jane Robinson, customer service engineer Jerry Coell and district general manager central and west UK Rob Davies, senior radiographer Wendy Jones, consultant radiologist Dr John Shirley, senior radiographer Luke Popplestone, Philips commercial manager Ben Huard and radiology services manager Steve Blake.

Derriford Hospital, part of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has upgraded an eight-year-old Philips neuro interventional x-ray system to a state-of-the-art Allura Xper FD20/10 via Philips’ catalyst conversion programme.

With the latest software and functionality, including Philips’ 3D-RA package, the upgrade has extended the life of the system for another ten years or more and the hospital has avoided the disruption and financial outlay of installing a completely new system.

See the full report on page 12 of the September 2012 issue of RAD Magazine.