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The Most Complete
Bone Densitometry

DMS is pleased to bring you the Stratos – the complete DXA solution for bone
health specialists seeking a cost-effective, powerful and fast solution for the
diagnosis and follow-up of osteoporosis.
Drawing on the best features from DMS’ complete bone densitometry
range, the Stratos combines the very best in innovation and proven
know-how. From technology to design to the software interface,
the Stratos was developed to enhance practitioners’ work while making
it easier at the same time.

To ensure the quality standards of today’s fast-paced medical

Technology: Based on the reference Design: The Stratos was designed first
technology in the field of bone densitometry, and foremost to maximize patient and user
the Digital Fast Beam permits extremely fast comfort. The apparatus is accessible to all types
examination times (60 sec.) for the relevant sites of patients, including large/heavy patients (up to
implicated in the detection of osteoporosis (hip, 150 kg.) and the short exam times ensure that
spine and forearm) while of course providing the patients are not in position for a long time.
applications, including whole body, best suited
to the diagnostic needs of the most demanding
practitioners.
Solution
for Your Everyday Practice

Software interface:
The Strato’s software was designed to be user-
friendly interface between the practitioner and
the device. Accessing, storing and recalling data
can be done with the simple click of a button.
Of course, the software is completely DICOM
compatible including Push, Print and Worklist.
The comprehensive
solution
The Stratos is equipped with all the application
tools necessary to ensure the most accurate and
thorough diagnosis.

Morphometric capabilities
The optimal image quality provides access to morphometric
information such as dimension, angle and bone length (i.e.,
length of femur axis). The “femur density mode” delivers
a colour mapping of the femur density, and a BMD scale.
This quantitative information provides the necessary tools for
a thorough and precise diagnosis.”

Whole Body
The Whole Body function Multi-site with automated
provides information ROI selection
about total BMD and body The ROI (Region of Interest) for multi-site exams is automatically
composition, thus enlarging detected by the software, thus eliminating operator error.
the application range of This automatic selection helps guarantee the most accurate
the device and opening the and reproducible results possible.
doors for other disciplines.

Orthopedics
The orthopedic option calculates
BMD around the prosthesis
and enables a smart implant
management.
 Improved workflow

In response to today’s fast-paced, demanding medical environment,
practitioners are constantly searching for ways to improve patient workflow
without compromising on the quality of the diagnosis. The features
available on the Stratos were all designed to facilitate the practitioner’s
task, while simultaneously ensuring the best in quality standards.

In-Row Scan
In-Row Scan allows the femur and the spine, the most
relevant sites in the diagnostic of osteoporosis to be
Digital scanned in one automatic process. As the two exams
Vertebral are performed one after the other, without having an
Assessment analysis performed in between the two exams, time is
saved for both the operator and patient.
The Digital Vertebral
Assessment (DVA) provides
a lateral image of the spine
and is a further source
of qualitative information,
making it possible to assess
the risk of vertebral fracture
based on the Genant semi-
quantitative method.
Total-Hip
To provide the doctor with the best possible comparative
data, the Total-Hip feature scans both femurs so that
the lowest BMD measurement can be identified. By not
having to rely on one femoral reading, the doctor is
able to make the most accurate diagnostic possible.

Multi-report
Multi-Report offers the possibility of viewing and examining up to three exam areas simultaneously on one
clear consolidated report. Three different exam sites (spine, hip and forearm for example,) from the same
day can be combined and presented in one easy to read report to help facilitate interpretation and diagnosis.
Three exams of the same site taken on different days can also be combined in one report to help save
time on patient monitoring and follow-up.
 Connectivity Solutions improve
patient throughput
DICOM Email and fax
Fully equipped with DICOM capabilities, storing, printing and The connectivity features make it incredibly easy to send
transferring patient reports has never been so quick and reports directly from the device by way of fax or email.
easy.
Tele-maintenance and tele-training
PACS Training and maintenance are also improved with the
The DICOM solutions available on the Stratos help practitioners connectivity solutions. A technician can connect to the device
to manage the information in their PACS server quickly and from a distance in order to help with any questions that may
efficiently. arise, or to guide the user through a tutorial of the software
interface.

Workstation Gynecologist
In order to help busy Orthopedist PACS Exam
x-ray departments Pediatrician room
save time and energy, General pracitioner
the Stratos offers the Sport doctor
possibility of allowing
multiple workstations to
connect to the device’s
data from a distance.
A connection via the
local network allows
approved administrators
in another part of the Mobile
hospital (or in another terminal
hospital) to connect to
the server and access
and work on exams and
reports. Workstation

Radiologist in
adjacent hospital

Quality control
Automated everyday quality control makes sure of the
accuracy and stability of the measures taken by the Stratos.
An alert message is automatically set off in case a difference
is found in the results. A detailed daily control report can then
be printed or sent by e-mail for the follow-up work.
 Technical Specifications
X-ray system Scan time and doses
o Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) o Type of scan Best scan time
o Digital Fast beam with X and Y kinematics Spine 60 sec
o Energy splitting using Samarium filters Hip 60 sec
Forearm 60 sec
o Operator dose :< 0.5 µSv/h for typical usage (negligible)
Method of analysis Distance to operator: 1 m
o Pre-regulated exam modes: exam parameters adjust
automatically based on patient’s morphology
o Personalized options: motor drive speed (mm/sec); Dimensions and weight
selectable image height and width L 240 x W 125 x H 145 cm
250 kg/ 521 lbs
Calibration and Quality control
o Quality control using external phantom Environnemental requirements
o QC trend plotting integrated in the software o Ambient temperature: 20 - 27°C (68 – 80.6 °F)
o Control of internal calibration between each scan o Humidity: 20% - 80%, relative humidity, non condensing
o Auto-calibration disk integrated : reduces noise level and o Electrical requirement: 110 VAC +/-10% 10A 50/60 Hz 230 VAC
improves reproducibility and accuracy +/-10% 5A 50/60 Hz
o Dual-beam collimator: optimizes image quality and patient o No external shielding is required
dose for each exam site o As part of our continued efforts to respect the environment,
we have chosen a mattress that does not contain PVC.
Software fully compatible with
Windows XP and Vista Precision
o Archiving system on CD, DVD or external hard drive In vitro - In vivo <1%
o DICOM compatibility (Push & Print 3.11, Worklist) as an option
o
o
Patient follow-up graphs
Detailed color print out of report (bone + reference curve +
Applications
o Calculation of BMD, BMC, surface, T-score and Z-score
analysis report + operator comment + follow-up) o Automatic and manual selection of Region Of Interest (ROI)
o Multi-report for comparative purposes o AP Spine (L1 – L5)
o Calculation of standardized BMD (Comparison to NHANES I I o Lateral spine BMD
normative data of the femur) o Hip: femoral neck, trochanter, intertrochanter, Total hip
o Morphometric tools (distance, angle, area) ex: hip length axis o Forearm (1/3, mid and ultradistal region)
o Density display in color scale o Whole body: Total BMD and body composition
o Multi-user (different profiles can be configured: technician, o Total Hip
doctor, etc.) o In-row-scan
o Personalized multiple reference populations o Pediatrics (option)
o Data base importation o Orthopedics (option)
o Telemaintenance software (option), network connection needed o Digital Vertebral Assessment (DVA)
o Touch screen (option) o Fracture risk
o Multi-language software available o Advanced Morphometry Tools
o Customizable reference data editor
Minimal Hardware Configuration o Nhanes I I curves
o PC Processor 2.5 GHz or better
o 512 MB RAM
o 60 GB hard disk or better
o CD burner
o SVGA display monitor resolution 1024 x 768 or higher
o Touchscreen (option)
o Color printer
o Windows XP or better
o LAN port and USB port for
communication
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