Mammography flat panel detector DR 18M

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Overview
The DR 18M flat-panel digital X-ray detector is designed for Digital Radiography (DR) mammography and for vendor-neutral retrofit of analog mammography systems. The cassette-sized detector fits standard 18×24 cm mammography buckys and uses a directly deposited CsI scintillator with a 76 μm pixel pitch to provide the spatial resolution required for mammographic imaging. Not available in the US and Canada.

Key product information

• Directly deposited CsI scintillator for effective X-ray conversion
• 76 μm pixel pitch resolution
• Cassette-sized detector compatible with 18×24 cm mammography buckys
• Vendor-neutral retrofit solution to upgrade analog mammography to direct digital (DR)
• Lossless AED (simultaneous X-ray sensing) that does not increase patient dose
• High Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) supporting lower radiation dose
• Part of Agfa’s DR Mammography solution and compatible with NX acquisition workstation and MUSICA™ image processing

Why choose DR 18M?

• Image quality and dose efficiency: CsI scintillator with 76 μm pixels supports clinical mammography requirements while enabling dose optimization
• Cassette-sized retrofit: allows reuse of existing mammography buckys for a faster, lower-cost transition to DR
• MUSICA™ image processing: consistent contrast and optimized image rendering for mammography

Additional information
The detector offers a straightforward, vendor-neutral upgrade path from analog to digital mammography, helping radiology departments protect prior investments. A DR Detector Care Program is available to cover accidental damage and liquid incidents with replacement/recovery service options to maximize system uptime.

Technical specifications

• Model: DR 18M
• Detector type: cassette-sized flat-panel digital X-ray detector for mammography
• Scintillator: directly deposited CsI (cesium iodide)
• Pixel pitch: 76 μm
• Size compatibility: fits 18×24 cm mammography buckys (cassette-sized)
• AED: lossless AED (simultaneous X-ray sensing)
• Compatibility: vendor-neutral retrofit for analog mammography; integrates with NX acquisition workstation and MUSICA™ processing
• Clinical benefit: supports high-quality mammography imaging with potential for reduced patient dose