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Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore 16

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The Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore 16 is a high-performance, 16-slice computed tomography system engineered for versatile diagnostic imaging in multidisciplinary medical facilities. Combining speed, precision, and patient-friendly design, it supports a broad range of clinical applications—including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and trauma—while maintaining low radiation exposure and high workflow efficiency.

Key Technical Specifications
  • Number of slices: 16
  • Gantry aperture: 70 cm — spacious bore for improved patient comfort and easier positioning, especially in radiotherapy planning and bariatric imaging
  • Maximum patient weight capacity: 200 kg
  • Generator power: 60 kW
  • X-ray tube: MRC-600, with 8 MHU (mega heat units) heat capacity for extended scanning sessions
  • Warm-up time: 3 minutes
  • Maximum scan duration: up to 100 seconds (enabling long-volume acquisitions such as full-spine or peripheral angiography)
  • Image reconstruction time: < 5 seconds — ensuring rapid diagnosis and efficient patient throughput

Type: Tomograph

Country of origin: USA

Brand: Philips

Description
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Description

The Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore 16 is a high-performance, 16-slice computed tomography system designed for efficient and versatile diagnostics in multidisciplinary medical settings. It delivers rapid scanning, precise imaging, and intelligent dose management—making it an ideal platform for both routine and specialized clinical applications, including cardiology, oncology, and neuroimaging.
Key Features
  • 70 cm gantry aperture: Enhances patient comfort and facilitates imaging of bariatric, pediatric, immobilized, or radiotherapy-planning cases
  • 60 kW generator with MRC-600 X-ray tube (8 MHU heat capacity): Ensures reliable, uninterrupted operation under high workload conditions
  • Fast system readiness: Ready to scan in just 3 minutes after startup
  • Image reconstruction time: < 5 seconds, enabling immediate review and rapid clinical decision-making
  • Throughput performance: Capable of acquiring up to 38 slices per second, supporting fast coverage of large anatomical volumes (e.g., chest-abdomen-pelvis or full-spine protocols)
Clinical Advantages
  • Optimized for cardiac scoring, oncologic staging, neurological assessment, and emergency trauma imaging
  • Integrated dose-reduction technologies (e.g., DoseWise™, automatic exposure control) align with ALARA principles
  • Robust thermal capacity and rapid workflow support high patient throughput without compromising image quality

Specifications

Key Technical Specifications
  • Number of slices: 16
  • Gantry aperture: 70 cm — enhances patient comfort and accommodates radiotherapy planning, bariatric, and trauma cases
  • Maximum patient weight: 200 kg
  • Generator power: 60 kW
  • X-ray tube: MRC-600, 8 MHU heat capacity — enables continuous operation under high workload
  • Warm-up time: 3 minutes
  • Maximum scan duration: up to 100 seconds
  • Image reconstruction time: < 5 seconds
  • Country of manufacture: USA
  • Compliance with Russian Ministry of Health Orders: № 560n, 668n, 116n, 1130n

Innovative Technologies
  • DoseWise™: Intelligent dose management that automatically optimizes radiation exposure without compromising diagnostic image quality
  • RapidView™: Accelerated image reconstruction with preserved clinical fidelity
  • Brilliance CT Workspace: Intuitive, customizable software environment tailored to user roles and clinical tasks
  • Cone-beam 3D reconstruction: High-precision volumetric modeling for surgical and interventional planning
  • Scalable platform architecture: Ready for future software upgrades and hardware enhancements

Advantages
  • High-speed scanning and near-instant image availability (<5 sec)
  • Low radiation dose with maintained diagnostic accuracy
  • Comprehensive clinical protocols for cardiology, neurology, oncology, and trauma
  • Patient-friendly design: 70 cm bore reduces claustrophobia; supports patients up to 200 kg
  • High tube heat capacity (8 MHU) ensures uninterrupted workflow during peak demand

Clinical Applications
  • General diagnostics
  • Cardiology (e.g., calcium scoring, CTA)
  • Neuroimaging (stroke, hemorrhage, tumor assessment)
  • Oncology (staging, follow-up, radiotherapy planning)
  • Traumatology (polytrauma, fracture evaluation)

Room and Infrastructure Requirements
  • Scan room: ≥ 22 m² (recommended: 5.7 × 4.0 m)
  • Control room: ≥ 8 m² (2.5 × 4.0 m)
  • Ambient conditions:
  • – Temperature: +18…+24°C
  • – Humidity: 35–70% (non-condensing)
  • Electrical supply:
  • – 380 V, 5-wire TN-S system
  • – Maximum power demand: up to 80 kVA
  • Grounding resistance: ≤ 4 Ω