Baptist Health Medical Group Selects the RadPRO® OMNERA® 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System Equipped with Canon DR Technology

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Imaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce that Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region1, has purchased the RadPRO®2 OMNERA® 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiography System for its new Baptist Health South Florida outpatient facility in Pinecrest.

In choosing a digital radiography system for its Pinecrest facility, Baptist Health Medical Group sought equipment that could affordably help the healthcare organization to streamline workflows, as well as a technology provider that could offer excellent customer service. Impressed with the service provided for its existing RadPRO equipment, including mobile units, upgrade kits and RadPRO DELINIA® 200 Digital X-ray Acquisition Carts, as well as the image quality offered by Canon detectors at several of its other facilities, the healthcare organization selected the RadPRO OMNERA 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiography System.

"In selecting this imaging solution from Virtual Imaging, we're confident it will help streamline workflows and assist our healthcare professionals in delivering efficient care to our patients," said Jonathan Pomazon, director of Orthopedic Practice Operations for Baptist Health Medical Group."

"Digital radiography technology can allow for fast and easy positioning, helping to minimize the amount of stress placed on injured patients. We understand that the healthcare industry has many options in selecting a digital radiography system, and we are proud that the experienced healthcare professionals at Baptist Health South Florida have chosen our RadPRO OMNERA 400T Manual Positioning Digital Radiographic System for its new outpatient facility," said Tsuneo Imai, vice president and general manager, Healthcare Solutions Division, Business Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. and president, Virtual Imaging, Inc.

The RadPRO® OMNERA® 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System

This high-quality, manual positioning system is constructed of rugged aircraft aluminum, helping provide the high throughput needed in high-volume hospital imaging departments. Whether used in the trauma room or as a workhorse in the radiography room, its lightweight design helps reduce the physical demands placed on radiography technologists.

For more information about radiology solutions from Canon and Virtual Imaging, visit usa.canon.com/dr.

About Virtual Imaging, Inc.

Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions. Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. Virtual Imaging assists in the forward advancement of its clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry – a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

1 According to www.baptisthealth.net

2 All RadPRO products are sold by Virtual Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and its authorized dealers.

Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may be a registered trademark or trademark  in other countries. RadPRO and OMNERA are registered trademarks of Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. All other referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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