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We deliver healthcare solutions in more than 135 countries
worldwide, with a product line-up encompassing medical IT
systems and diagnostic imaging systems: CT, MRI, X-ray and
ultrasound diagnostic systems.
In FY2013, sales of CT systems grew in Japan and
overseas, particularly in emerging markets, and the service
business also performed strongly, resulting in higher sales
and increased income.
In responding to globalization, we are building a
worldwide network of development, production and sales
sites. In January 2014, we established Toshiba Medical
Systems R&D (Dalian) Co., Ltd. in Dalian, China, which
integrates our previous R&D function there. The company’s
work will support us in strengthening business in China and
Asia, and the advantage of its location will allow us to
participate in upstream development of lab test systems, CT,
MRI, X-ray and ultrasound diagnostic systems.
In April 2013, we won a major order from the Republic
of Turkey’s Ministry of Health for 84 16-row multi-slice CT
systems (Alexion™), and installation has now commenced in
public hospitals. We began sales and services of diagnostic
imaging systems in Turkey in 1997, and have built up a
proven track record and strong relations with customers,
grounded in trust. Earlier order wins include another from
the Ministry of Health in 2012, for 120 high-end ultrasonic
diagnostic systems (Aplio™ 500). Going forward we will
further enhance the provision of high value-added products
and services adapted to local market needs, and continue to
contribute to medical care in the region.
In November 2013, in Japan we launched “Vantage
Elan™”, a next generation 1.5 tesla MRI system that checks all
the boxes—high image quality, simple operation, space-and
power-saving. Its footprint is 29% smaller than similar models
and it cuts maximum energy consumption by as much as
50%. It also inherits our highly regarded capabilities in noise
reduction mechanism by integrating
our newly developed PianissimoTM
Σ as a standard feature, ensuring
even quieter, more patient-
friendly MRI scanning.
Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. In September 2013, we launched the “Digital Gamma
Camera GCA-9300R™" in Japan. It provides diagnostic
imaging by detecting gamma rays emitted from
radiopharmaceuticals administered internally, and is the
only three-detector digital gamma camera in the Japanese
market. Gamma ray detection is growing in importance
in diagnosing cardiac and head disease and making
decisions on therapy, and also as a means of testing to
detect dementia, now becoming a major social problem.
The GCA-9300RTM was designed in-house to expressly
address these needs, and is
optimized for cardiac and head
examinations.
3 detector-type gamma camera: GCA-9300RTM
Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. is the Official
Medical Systems Partner of Manchester United, a
leading football team in the English Premier
League.
In tandem with this sponsorship, we have
installed the latest diagnostic imaging systems,
including the Aquilion ONETM area detector CT, at
the medical facility in the team’s new AON Training
Complex, opened in March 2014. Players who were
previously examined and diagnosed at nearby
medical centers can now receive high-quality care
in the privacy of the team facility. We will continue
to support medical care as the team’s medical
systems partner, and help to ensure that the
players can give their best on the  eld.
1.5 tesla MRI system: Vantage ElanTM
Healthcare Systems & Services Segment
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