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DIVERSIFIED DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS, HOUSTON,
TEXAS, builds the world's favorite MAMMOVIEWER.
The MAMMOVIEWER 3D, our most recent addition, has become the standard
for discerning film readers who strive for excellence. Our MAMMOVIEWER
will help shape the way you look at mammography films. While operating
quietly and "Looking Good", it offers you complete control
over the way you read films. In addition to offering very high capacity,
it is THE affordable motorized film viewer. We pride ourselves in
offering you simplistic design on a high tech unit that will fit
well in all mammography suites. As you should know, simple design
translates to more dependability in your MAMMOVIEWER. At Diversified,
customer service is our highest priority. We can accommodate any
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MAMMOVIEWERs are supplied with a standard 50 patient capacity (frame)
film belt. We can increase this number to 75 or 90 on all models.
Each model is customized at time of purchase to suit your facility's
needs. We do not add those annoying bands that interfere with your
search for micro calcifications. Upper and lower films are less
than 1 inch apart to facilitate film comparisons. Our single belt
design assures that a patient's films always move together.
In March 2003, the F-series MAMMOVIEWER was introduced.
This unit has several features, not the least of which is the Next
Group. The Next Group addition is of significant value, since we
have found that most sites generally set up various portions of
our fully-customizable film belt for differing sizes of mammo/general
purpose films, and it is necessary at times to scroll through numerous
empty frames (which are brightly lit and annoying when vacant).
With this new feature, you simply press one button, lights go off,
belt automatically scrolls to the first frame of the next film size
section, and the lights come back on. This results in a huge time
savings, as well as affording more eye comfort for the technologist
and the radiologists. What a great feature this is.
We have also introduced the new FrameFinder. The
new FrameFinder allows the user to input a particular frame number
on the new Membrane Switch Touch Pad, and automatically scroll to
that frame with this simple programming. It is now available on
all new models as an optional feature. There are also field upgrade
kits available for existing units. Field upgrades will include the
FrameFinder with the Next Group feature. The Next Group is not a
stand-alone feature. It can only be added as part of the FrameFinder.
We can send someone from the factory in Houston to do the upgrade
for basic travel expenses and the price of the kit.
Each bank of the MAMMOVIEWER is on a separate light
switch, allowing you to turn one bank off while viewing the other.
Dimmer controlled lights vary intensity from 1800-6500NIT, much
higher than the ACR's recommendation of 3000NIT. The 60,000Hz fluorescent
light system reduces eye fatigue.
With our OPTIONAL retractable center shelf, you
can get extremely close to the screen without bending forward, and
your knees still fit under the console. Film movement is activated
with the hand switches, or the foot switch.
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| FILM BELT FORMATING INFORMATION |
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| MAMMOVIEWER film belts screen
out ALL extraneous light when properly loaded and the doors are pulled
in on either side of the films. This is advantageous to the mammo
reader in normal viewing circumstances (where the room is darkened
somewhat and the viewer lights are EXTREMELY bright). With ALL extraneous
light filtered out, eyes can light adapt for proper film reading,
and are not constricted by needless light auras around the edges of
the films as found on other film viewing units.
Our film belts can be configured specifically for each individual
site/user. To facilitate this selection, and to allow you to make
a more educated decision on belt formatting for your MAMMOVIEWER,
here are some ideas. Possibilities include 6 over 6 over 6 of the
small mammos, or 4 over 4 of the large mammos, or 4 large over 6
small mammos. You could even set aside a portion of the film belt
for 14"x17" films, complete with strings.
Depending on your needs, you set up the film belt to fit your practice.
Customers generally monitor film usage for a few days/weeks, taking
particular notice of the percentage of large/small films loaded.
Since the ultimate decision is final, I am always supportive in
giving you guidance to make a good choice. I will always contact
the customer subsequent to ordering and prior to building/shipment.
Most people set up 10-20% of the film belt for large mammos, some
set up as much as 50% for large mammos, and some set up the film
belt for nothing but 14"x17" films. One option is formatting
it in a "mirror" effect (large, small, large). This way,
you could use the first portion of the belt for a year or two, then
move to the other end and use that for another year or two, doubling
the life of your belt. The possibilities are endless. Each site
orders something different, dependent on their individual requirements.
If you purchase the standard size supplied with each unit, you
will have 50 spaces to fill. I could recommend 1-10 large, 11-15
large over small, and 16-50 small. OR 1-20 large, 21-50 small, OR
1-10 large, 11-15 small, 16-50 large, OR a number of other choices.
With the 50 frame size, you are allowed 4 splits (changes from one
film size to another) at no charge. Subsequent splits are $50 each.
If you purchase the belt with 25 additional frames, you will have
75 spaces to fill. I could recommend 1-10 large, 11-15 large over
small, and 16-75 small. OR 1-20 large, 21-75 small, OR 1-10 large,
11-65 small, 66-75 large, and again the possibilities are great.
On this size belt, you are allowed 5 splits (changeovers) at no
charge. Again, subsequent splits are $50 each.
With the purchase of the belt with 40 additional frames, you will
have 90 spaces to fill. I could recommend 1-10 large, 11-15 large
over small, and 16-90 small. OR 1-25 large, 26-90 small, OR 1-10
large, 11-20 large over small, 21-80 small, 81-90 large, OR any
number of choices. With a film belt this length, you are allowed
6 splits (changeovers) at no charge. Additional changeovers are
$50 each.
If you have question on this, please contact
me at bkrueger@ddpixray.com or call toll free at 866-337-9328 or
locally in Houston at 281-955-5323x19. I will be happy to discuss
these possibilities with you or someone else on your staff.
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Models: |
| Model 3D
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Our Mammoviewer 3D is the world's leading motorized mammography
film viewer. This triple bank beauty is the only viewer that will
accommodate three rows of mammo films in a 6 over 6 over 6 format
(or 4 over 4 over 4) for the 18 x 24cm size. We can also handle
4 over 4 of the 24 x 30cm films, and even 4 large and 4 (or 6) small
films in the two bank format. Above these large films we apply a
black mask directly to the film belt. Light collimation is never
a worry with the complete masking ability of all our Mammoviewers.
Should you require the ability to hang 14" x 17" films, we can!
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| Model 1012 |
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This double bank unit is extremely versatile given the price. It
will accommodate two rows of 24 x 30cm mammo films (4 over 4), two
rows of 18 x 24cm films (6 over 6 OR 4 over 4), and will even allow
you to hang 24 x 30 films over 18 x 24 films (and vice versa). Light
collimation is complete on this unit. We can also set up a portion
of the belt for 14" x 17" films. |
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| Model 810CML |
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This unit allows you to view two banks of 18 x 24cm mammo films
(6 over 6 OR 4 over 4 format) with excellent light collimation.
24 x 30cm films are placed side-by-side (in a single
row, not up and down), four across on this viewer. 14" x 17"
films can also be viewed on this unit. |
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| ANNOUNCING THE NEW MAMMOVIEWER AVS |
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| Diversified Diagnostic Products,
Inc., announces the AVS; the answer to those who are converting from
film mammography screening to digital mammography screening. With
the AVS automated viewing system, you can economically and ergonomically
compare last year's films with this year's digital mammograms. This
timely solution allows you the ability to compare in a standard 4
over 4 display with absolutely minimal distance between the upper
digital monitors (any size or configuration) and the lower film viewer.
This configuration minimizes head movement while maximizing your ability
to compare older films with the current digital study for subtle changes
that may be suspicious. Economics become important when you realize
that a film viewer in a digital mammography department will inevitably
become a dinosaur. See the new AVS in booth 1713 at the upcoming RSNA
in Chicago. |
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