[December 01, 2015]

Toshiba Enhances Image Quality, Throughput and Patient Experience with Vantage Titan 3T Upgrades

To give customers the best possible experience for their patients while being mindful of their business needs, Toshiba (News - Alert) America Medical Systems, Inc. is introducing the Vantage Titan™ 3T/intelligent Solution (iS) Edition MR system. The new system includes patient-friendly upgrades that improve image quality and throughput while providing more coverage and a better exam experience.

These new technologies give providers increased efficiency and productivity and add to the Vantage Titan 3T's comprehensive suite of applications. The enhancements include:

• Saturn Gradient: Entirely new gradient design provides increased performance and image stability for maximum image quality.
• Dedicated 16-Channel Tx/Rx Knee SPEEDER™ Coil: Designed for high-quality images with an easy setup for streamlined workflow.
• New Atlas SPEEDER Head/Neck Coil: Designed for optimal imaging of the head and neck, with improved patient comfort.
• New Automatic Alignment Tools in EasyTech: ^SUREVOI™ Cardiac, NeuroLine+ and SpineLine help reduce exam times and provide more consistent results by automating the alignment and location of anatomy.

"At Toshiba, we know that our customers are looking for the most effective way to provide care while maintaining a quality experience for the patient," said Guy Poloni, director, MR Business Unit, Toshiba. "We are introducing the Vantage Titan 3T/iS Edition with these enhancements so that providers can focus on giving the highest-quality care."

Toshiba will showcase the Vantage Titan 3T/iS Edition MR system at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RNA) annual meeting in Chicago, November 29 - December 4, 2015 (Booth #7336, North Hall).

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba. Visit Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation's website at www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains:

Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future", Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing 199,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.6 trillion yen (US$55 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Vantage Titan, Atlas SPEEDER and ^SUREVOI are trademarks of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.

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