GE HealthCare has expanded its OEC 3D mobile cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) C-arm portfolio with new clinical applications to improve precision care.
These upgrades enhance precise and efficient imaging during endoscopic bronchoscopy procedures in interventional pulmonology practices.
According to GE HealthCare, the OEC 3D mobile CBCT delivers superior imaging for neuro-spine, orthopaedic trauma, and interventional procedures like bronchoscopy.
The OEC 3D mobile CBCT C-arm offers precise 3D and 2D imaging for various procedures. It received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance in March 2021.
GE HealthCare said that its versatile design, intuitive user interface, and efficient workflow help to optimise space in the bronchoscopy suite.
GE HealthCare surgery global general manager Christian O’Connor said: “This interface provides interventional pulmonologists using the OEC 3D C-arm a seamless experience during minimally invasive, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures.
“Furthermore, this collaboration also signifies our continued commitment to enabling surgeons access to the latest technologies to support them in providing exceptional patient care.”
The latest key enhancements to the OEC 3D C-arm are intended to improve airway visualisation during bronchoscopy.
The OEC 3D Lung Suite allows clinicians to visualise 2D and 3D lung images using a single mobile C-arm. It includes an Augmented Fluoroscopy overlay, which displays 3D points of interest on live fluoroscopy images.
The suite also has an adjustable motorised 3D scan that accommodates patient and equipment positions during a spin.
In addition, the OEC Open interface supports advanced workflows by enabling the use of navigation or robotic assistance during bronchoscopy. This interface allows for the automatic transfer of 3D volumetric data post-reconstruction to verified navigation and robotic systems.
A recent update to the OEC Open offering is the verified interface with the Intuitive Ion Endoluminal Robotic Bronchoscopy System (OS 1 v5.1.0 and later).
It enables the transfer of OEC 3D mobile CBCT images upon reconstruction to the Ion System to update target locations for precise catheter adjustments during procedures.
GE HealthCare continues to expand the OEC Open interfaces for a range of procedures as an agnostic OEC Open ecosystem for OEC 3D users.
The system is now verified with eight third-party systems across robotics, navigation, and augmented reality.
Recently, the medical technology company secured FDA clearance for Signa Magnus, a 3.0T high-performance head-only magnetic resonance imaging scanner.
