THE QUANTUM ADVANTAGE

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Raising the barfor diagnostic performance.

PROTECTING YOUR CT INVESTMENT

Aquilion CT gives you the ability to utilize healthcare resources more efficiently today while providing an easy and cost-effective solution for expanding your capabilities in the future.

• Perform more procedures and a wider range of applications

• Receive award-winning service and support backed by local customer teams

• Schedule simple, scalable field upgrades with minimal downtime

• Participate in favorable financing and replacement programs

FASTEST DATA TO DIAGNOSIS

From performing exams to distributing data, Aquilion CT accelerates the process of providing the information you need to make more effective treatment decisions.

• Provides outstanding image quality with Quantum Detector technology

• Enables nearly instant access to information with powerful communication tools

• Streamlines procedures by automating manual processes with Toshiba’s SURETechnologies software

• Increases patient throughput with built-in unique ergonomic enhancing hardware

LEADING THE WAY WITH INNOVATION

With its development of multidetector CT, Toshiba has continually added clinical benefits with workflow improvements. With the development of Aquilion ONE, the world’s first 320 detector row dynamic volume CT, Toshiba has redefined the limits of what CT can do and has set new standards for performance and patient care.

For more information, please visit www.dynamicvolumeCT.com

“The Aquilion has been very good for our patients, our hospital and our practice as a whole.”

Jose Tandoc, MDMedical Director

Methodist Hospital

In today’s demanding healthcare environment, your CT system needs to satisfy all your requirements. And whether it’s optimizing workflow, improving image quality, enhancing dose management or simply elevating the level of care, Toshiba’s Aquilion™ delivers. Based on a sophisticated platform featuring proven technology, Aquilion has been evolving continuously over time to meet the needs of patients, clinicians and facilities world-wide. Aquilion is keeping pace with advances in medicine as it offers one of the most cost-effective diagnostic solutions ever developed.

Using Aquilion ONE and a dynamic volume CT protocol, clinicians for the first time have the ability to capture anatomical and functional data over an entire organ.

Discover the Quantum Advantage.

Every increase in the number of detector rows creates the ability to add applications and acquire high-quality images faster at a lower dose. So whether it’s Aquilion 16 or 64 detector row CT, one thing never changes – industry-leading image clarity delivered by Toshiba’s exclusive Quantum Detector technology.

• Ultra high resolution scanning using 4 to 320 detector rows

• 0.5 mm detector elements, the thinnest in the industry

• Best low contrast resolution available for consistent soft tissue imaging at the lowest possible dose

• Uniform image quality with ultra-high 350 micron isotropic resolution

ONE SYSTEM. MANY SOLUTIONS.

With patient care always at top of mind, Aquilion CT is designed to consistently deliver the highest image quality available while simultaneously achieving significant reductions in radiation and contrast dose.

4 x 0.5 mm 64 x 0.5 mm

Aquilion 4 Aquilion 8 & 16 Aquilion 32 & 64

16 x 0.5 mm

CLINICAL FLEXIBILITY

Offering superior performance with every application, the Aquilion CT platform provides you with the flexibility to select the detector configuration that best meets your facility’s needs.

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WHOLE BODY SCREENING, VIRTUAL CT, COLONOGRAPHY & MISCELLANEOUS

CARDIAC (EXCLUDING CTA)

UPPER EXTREMITIES

LOWER EXTREMITIES

GUIDED PROCEDURES

SPINE

CT ANGIOGRAPHY

HEAD & NECK

CHEST

BRAIN

PELVIC & ABDOMINAL

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age

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age

Source: IMV 2007 CT Market Summary Report

CT PROCEDURES IN THE U.S.

Increased productivitywith a focus on faster diagnosis.

Toshiba’s continuous pursuit of workflow enhancements has led to an unprecedented level of automation and system integration with Aquilion CT. Standard with every model, these enhanced capabilities help you manage both routine and advanced clinical studies more efficiently to reduce the time required for diagnosis and treatment.

FASTER SCANNING

True dual-simultaneity is achieved with Aquilion’s standard two independent CT consoles, providing multi-tasking capabilities that help technologists keep up with high-volume patient loads.

• Streamline procedures with the ability to carry out all operations from one workspace with two systems

• Access raw data for reconstruction planning on the display console while simultaneously scanning a new patient on the scan console

FASTER VIEWING

• Fastest reconstruction times across all detector configurations

• Multiview automation reconstructs MPR data as part of the exam protocol, reducing the number of images required for viewing, printing or archiving

• On-console, immediate viewing through Cineview simplifies the process of examining axial images by automatically displaying them sequentially for monitor-based diagnosis

• Support for six major DICOM service classes is standard and reduces exam time while increasing throughput by achieving maximum compliance and integration with your Healthcare Information System

FASTER THROUGHPUT

Aquilion CT features an advanced, ergonomic design and leading-edge technology that create maximum flexibility, accelerate procedures and enhance ease-of-use.

• An available extended couch that accommodates scans of up to 1.8 m saves time by providing a long scanning range without the need for patient repositioning

• First to market with a wider couch, Toshiba’s Aquilion CT couch is also the lowest, providing fast and easy access for large and fragile patients

• Toshiba’s MegaCool™ X-ray tube produces 30 percent less heat so patients can be scanned sequentially without delays caused by waiting for tube cooling

• Optional 72 kW generator and 660 lb. couch for the growing obese population*

“Aquilion has so many automated features that allow me as a CT technologist to really focus on my patients.”

Jason Lowkewicz, RTUniversity of Florida, Shands

*Aquilion 32 and 64 configurations

Keeping clinical capabilities on the cutting edge.

Aquilion CT employs our sophisticated suite of standard and optional SURETechnologies software tools that improve image quality, lower dose requirements and deliver data faster by automating procedures. Continuous development of additional, field-upgradeable software enhancements means that when it comes to maintaining state-of-the-art capabilities, your investment is always protected.

DOSE MANAGEMENT

Lowering exposure for patients and practitioners, Aquilion CT software and design features deliver data that facilitate diagnostic decision-making at the lowest possible dose without compromising quality.SUREExposure automatically adjusts tube current to the patient’s body habitus, reducing dose by up to 40 percent while maintaining image quality throughout the anatomy.SURECardio™ Prospective dramatically reduces the amount of radiation required for performing routine coronary CTA exams.*

Variable Helical Pitch™ (vHP) exclusive technology allows changing table speed during acquisition. This allows for two or more anatomical regions to be done in one exam, saving time, reducing contrast and radiation dose and improving workflow.*

PRESET DOSE REDUCTION PROGRAM

For more information about Toshiba low dose technologies, visit www.medical.toshiba.com

AUTOMATED CT BOLUS TRACKINGSUREStart is a low dose technique that automatically monitors contrast uptake in the target region with an intermittent or continuous mode and automatically triggers the scan at optimal enhancement.

• Increases exam efficiency by eliminating repeat procedures

• Improves image quality by optimizing peak contrast utilization

• Reduces contrast usage by removing the requirement for a test bolus

Presets and easy-to-use clinically controlled parameters for dose reduction which help clinicians optimize patient dose during the protocol setting.

• Low dose protocols for volumetric diagnosis

• Pediatric protocol automatically set based on age or date of birth

• Interactive CTDIvol and DLP calculation and display

*Optional

SURETechnologies shorten procedure times and increase diagnostic confidence.

ADVANCED AUTOMATED CARDIOVASCULAR APPLICATIONS

Sophisticated multidetector technology coupled with SURETechnologies enhanced automation and visualization capabilities make Aquilion the primary diagnostic tool for detecting cardiovascular disease.

SURESubtraction takes CT-DSA to a higher performance level by automating digital subtraction of intra- and extra-cranial vessels from bone.*SUREPlaque™ achieves superior visualization of plaque by providing a clear, color-enhanced picture of the coronary vessel.*

phaseXact™ automatically selects the optimal phase for reconstruction by identifying the cardiac phase displaying the least amount of motion.*

Continuous workflow enhancements are delivered via a wide range of standard and optional SURETechnologies tools that streamline studies, speed throughput and steadily improve the level of patient care and physician confidence.SURECardio with phaseXact™*SURECardio Calcium Scoring™*SURECardio Prospective*SUREPlaque*SUREColon™*SUREConnect™*SUREExposureSUREFluoro*SUREIQ™

SUREPerfusion™*SUREPulmo™*SUREStartSURESubtraction*SUREWorkflow

For more information about standard and optional Aquilion CT SURETechnologies and other software enhancements, please contact your sales representative.

ABOVE: Whole brain CTA using Aquilion and SURESubtraction. Automatic bone and calcium subtraction can help clinicians make decisions faster and with more confidence.

RIGHT: Using SUREPlaque, clinicians for the first time have the ability to non-invasively visualize, quantify and potentially characterize, coronary plaque remodeling as seen in the Aquilion 64 Cardiac CTA.

WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

*Optional

*Optional

Aquilion image quality. Seeing is believing.

More confident clinical diagnosis with the clarity of Aquilion CT.

Meeting your needs today and tomorrow.

Aquilion is the only multidetector CT system on the market today that provides state-of-the-art capabilities based on a simple, scalable platform that’s designed to maintain the highest level of performance for you and your facility far into the future.

• Sustain maximum utilization of services with the ability to increase speed and add applications as needed

• Reduce the downtime and loss of revenue resulting from new installations with easily implemented field upgrades

• Assure the availability of productivity improvements over time with continuous software enhancements

• Provide clinical flexibility and throughput required to meet increasing demands such as Present on Admission (POA)

DELIVERING ECONOMIC VALUE WITH QUALITY PATIENT CARE

With Aquilion CT, Toshiba is dedicated to helping you better manage the cost of providing healthcare without compromising the quality of the physician and patient services you provide.

• Make more efficient use of limited resources with flexible financing options

• Increase utilization with faster throughput and access to a wider range of applications

• Control costs and implement productivity solutions with consulting services from the industry leader

Leading the way for more successful CT.

As part of its mission to enhance quality of life by supplying patients and practitioners with superior imaging technology, Toshiba conducts ongoing product validation and provides product education for those involved in delivering patient care.

“Toshiba is conducting commendable clinical trial activity that holds the promise of redefining the limits of CT imaging and moving the CT industry forward.”

Nadim DaherFrost & Sullivan Research Analyst

GREATER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. SUPERIOR PATIENT CARE.

Toshiba Aquilion CT systems ranked “Best in KLAS” for CT in the 2008 KLAS’ Top 20: Best in KLAS Awards. This report summarizes medical equipment performance data as reported by physician offices, clinics, IDNs, inpatient facilities and applicable healthcare agencies. A “Best in KLAS” ranking is given to each vendor who scores the highest position in its category.

In addition, Toshiba Aquilion systems also ranked highest in MD Buyline reporting for six consecutive years. Based on a survey of over 300 healthcare professionals that includes facility administrators, imaging directors and physicians, this distinction is achieved by demonstrating the highest ratings covering every aspect of product operation and service.

FROST & SULLIVAN AWARDS

Toshiba Aquilion CT systems have been recognized by Frost & Sullivan numerous times as leaders in several measured categories. Recipients of these awards are determined using in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research to identify companies demonstrating world-class achievements and performance in leadership, innovation, service and product development.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Toshiba is the first in the industry to conduct international, multi-institution clinical studies in the use of multidetector CT as the primary diagnostic tool for detecting cardiovascular diseases.

Validating 64 detector row Coronary CT Angiography with cardiac catheterization, CorE64 (Coronary Evaluation on 64) participants

represent nine of the world’s premiere medical education and research centers.

faCTor64, a randomized, outcomes-based trial of over 1,000 diabetic patients with obstructive coronary artery disease, is also being conducted in cooperation with Intermountain Healthcare.

Other clinical trials include iLead, an international multi-center trial evaluating Aquilion 64 CT low dose lung nodule detection, conducted at:

Beth Israel Deaconess Kobe University, Japan DKFZ, Germany

TOSHIBA LEARNING CENTER

To ensure consistent scanning and faster diagnosis with the Aquilion CT systems, Toshiba’s global facility provides training for clinicians, technologists and administrators that meets ACC/ACR guidelines for Level I and Level II clinical competence.

For more information, please visit www.toshibalearningcenter.com

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Canada Toronto General

USA Johns Hopkins University Bayview Medical Center Beth Israel Deaconess

Brazil INCOR

Europe Charite University, Germany Leiden University, Netherlands

Japan Iwate Medical University

Singapore Mount Elizabeth

USA Intermountain Healthcare

MD BuylineBEST INFORMATION

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ON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATICS

Ranked #1 Aquilion 64 www.KLASresearch.com ©2007 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

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©Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation 2008. All rights reserved.Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.Made for Life and Sure Technologies are trademarks of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.InTouch Center is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems.Aquilion and InnerVision are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. CTBR1056US

TECHNOLOGY HISTORY

For over 130 years, Toshiba has been a world leader in developing technology to improve the quality of life. Our 50,000 global patents demonstrate a long, rich history of leading innovation. It might surprise you to learn about some of the things we’ve invented.

1915 First X-ray tube

1954 First digital computer

1978 First cardiac ultrasound scanner

1985 First slip-ring CT scanner

1986 First laptop computer

1989 First helical CT scanner

1993 First real-time CT fl uoro

1995 First DVD

1998 First quiet MRI

1999 First 0.5 mm multidetector CT

2002 First 400 ms CT scanner

2007 First dynamic volume CT scanner

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Developed with customer input, Toshiba’s innovative support programs have resulted in greater satisfaction when using Aquilion products as refl ected in customer surveys time after time.

InTouch Center™

A centralized service facility that provides

applications and service support expertise

for Aquilion customers 24 hours a day, seven

days a week.

InnerVision® PlusMonitored around the clock, remote system

diagnostics help identify problems and

provide potential solutions before care is

interrupted or an engineer can arrive.

InTouch AgreementsTailored to meet specifi c customer

requirements, these range from an a la

carte approach that helps manage risk to full

security agreements that provide complete

system protection.

Technical AssistanceCustomer support specialists are available

24/7 to identify and resolve technical issues

in real time. Application specialists are also

on hand to assist staff with protocol and

image quality issues.

Local Customer TeamsA single call mobilizes a local team of

Toshiba Customer Engineers. Averaging

10 years of experience with Toshiba and

105 hours of specialized training per

year, they can quickly resolve almost any

performance issue.

Parts SupportA complete inventory of Aquilion product

parts is ready for shipment when and where

they’re needed, any time day or night.

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