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Which digital X-ray OEMs are generating the most interest, and what are the price quotes like?

December 09, 2024
X-Ray

Portable radiographic systems
Portable radiography systems comprised 37% of symplr's quoting activity over the past 12 months. These systems provide flexibility for point-of-care use, particularly for patients unable to be moved to a radiology department. These portable systems are smaller, lighter, and more compact, making them ideal for emergency rooms, operating rooms, and intensive care units. When selecting mobile units, key considerations include maneuverability, extended battery life, image quality, and detector configurations. Like fixed systems, there is the option to purchase smaller detectors for pediatric and orthopedic imaging alongside the standard 14x17 wireless detector.

Digital retrofits (flat panel detectors)
Digital retrofits comprised 4% of symplr's quoting activity over the past 12 months. The demand for retrofits has decreased in recent years, as most DR systems have already been replaced with new digital systems or upgraded to digital technology. When purchasing flat panel detectors (FPD) for new systems or retrofits, image quality, flexibility, and dose rate are critical considerations. Cesium iodide (CsI) detectors are preferred for their superior image quality and lower radiation dose. Recently, glass-free digital detectors, which use thin-film transistors (TFTs) instead of glass substrates, have gained popularity for being lighter and more robust.

Facilities with budget constraints often opt for gadolinium oxysulfide (Gadox) detectors, which offer quality imaging at a lower price. Vendor-neutral detectors are also in demand, as they can be used with various manufacturers' equipment, allowing detector sharing across departments. Retrofitting with digital detectors offers a cost-effective alternative to purchasing entirely new systems.

Market popularity and pricing
In the past year, the top vendors in the Fixed DR market across all segments are GE Healthcare (28%), Siemens Healthineers (19%), Carestream Health (18%), and Shimadzu (12%).

In the Single Detector segment, the leaders are GE Healthcare (32%), Carestream Health (20%), Konica Minolta (15%), Shimadzu (15%), and Del Medical (10%).

For Multiple Detectors, the top vendors are Siemens Healthineers (30%), GE Healthcare (22%), Carestream Health (16%), Shimadzu (12%), and Philips (11%).

The top vendors in the Portable DR Systems market are GE Healthcare (40%), Shimadzu (22%), and Carestream Health (19%).

In the Digital Retrofit replacement/upgrade market, Konica Minolta leads with 44%, followed by Carestream Health (22%), Canon Medical (11%), Fujifilm (11%), and GE Healthcare (11%).

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