Varian Medical Systems has received approval from the FDA to market its Nexus DR imaging system capable of producing high resolution images using a digital x-ray detector.

The Nexus DR includes an image detector, computer, high resolution monitor and Varian’s image processing software. As an innovative improvement to the Varian line of digital imaging software, Nexus DR can be implemented into radiographic rooms and used for mobile x-ray systems. The Nexus DR system is a single imaging platform that can be used for conventional radiographic procedures.

"Nexus DR enables an operator to acquire, display, process, transmit, export images to portable media and send images over a network for long term storage," said Carl LaCasce vice president of sales and marketing for Varian's Imaging Components group. "The advanced image processing algorithms in the Nexus DR make it possible to bring out diagnostic details that can be difficult to see using conventional imaging techniques."