Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh team leader appreciates the expert planning behind DR installation
Uniphar Medtech | Imaging (formerly Synapse Medical) has delivered an Agfa Radiology DR 600 system to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, part of NHS Lothian. With equipment over 10 years old and running outdated CR technology, image quality was declining, imaging plates were wearing out and the software could no longer be updated.
Team lead radiographer Alison Rodger explained how the equipment has improved service, following a seamless delivery by Synapse. “The equipment was heavy to operate with no motorised assistance, leading to staff reluctance to use the room and reduced patient throughput,” she said. “The Synapse Medical team delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. Installation was expertly planned and executed around the Christmas holidays and deliveries scheduled during quieter hospital hours to minimise disruption. The applications training was excellent, with a good number of sessions provided for both core and rotational staff. The sessions were clear, practical and well focused on clinical practice. Since installation, our trainer has checked in regularly, answered our questions and supported us with the small adjustments we requested.
“The DR 600 has transformed the look and performance of our imaging room. We can manage patients more efficiently while consistently producing quality images with outstanding detail through Musica processing. Staff enjoy using the Agfa equipment, particularly the motorised assistance and streamlined DR workflow.”
Picture: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh clinical assistant Jimmy Cassie, team lead radiographer Alison Rodger and specialist radiographers Caroline Stoddart and Ashleen Agnew with Synapse Medical clinical applications specialist Erin Jones and account manager for Scotland Ian Sandilands.
Read this report on page 18 of the October 2026 issue of RAD Magazine.
