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philips thoravision
Philips Medical Systems North America
Summary: Philips Thoravision is a digital chest radiography system using selenium detectors. Primarily used for thoracic imaging, it offers improved image quality over analog systems. Key evidence shows higher detection efficiency and radiologist preference.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway
510K
Number
K981657 ↗
Decision Date
June 18, 1998
Product Code
KPR
Device Class
Class 2
Evidence
419 studies
The Philips Thoravision was cleared via the FDA 510(k) pathway on June 18, 1998. Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems North America, it is classified as a Class 2 device.
What It Is
Philips Thoravision is a digital radiography system designed for thoracic imaging. It uses selenium detectors to convert X-rays into electric charges, providing high-quality digital images for diagnostic purposes.
Clinical Applications
Commonly used in the diagnosis of thoracic conditions, the Thoravision system is employed in clinical settings for evaluating lung diseases and other chest-related pathologies. It is particularly useful in settings requiring high-resolution imaging.
Evidence Summary
The available literature includes five studies, ranging from 1995 to 2001, encompassing various study types such as RCTs and case series. These studies focus on the comparison of digital and analog radiography systems.
Reported Outcomes
Published studies report that the Thoravision system offers superior image quality compared to conventional film-screen radiographs. Radiologists have shown a preference for the digital system due to its higher detection efficiency and reduced noise.
Safety Profile
Reported complications include potential demographic input errors and data format inconsistencies, as highlighted in studies focusing on DICOM image routing. No direct adverse events related to the device's operation were noted.
Evidence Limitations
The evidence is limited by the small number of studies and the lack of recent research. Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term outcomes and safety in diverse clinical settings.
Linked Studies (20)
PubMed • 2025
Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.
Journal of neuroendovascular therapy
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Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Journal of hospital medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025
Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.
Journal of clinical microbiology
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PubMed • 2025
Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025
Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.
Florida public health review
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PubMed • 2025
Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
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PubMed • 2025
Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.
Transboundary and emerging diseases
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PubMed • 2025
Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
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PubMed • 2025
Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.
The Journal of clinical investigation
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PubMed • 2025
Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.
Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.
Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire
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PubMed • 2025
Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Yeungnam medical science
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PubMed • 2025
pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.
Magnetic resonance in medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.
Nature
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PubMed • 2025
Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
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PubMed • 2025
History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
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PubMed • 2025
A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.
BioMed research international
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What are the clinical indications for Philips Thoravision?
Philips Thoravision is indicated for thoracic imaging, particularly in diagnosing lung diseases and other chest conditions.
What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?
Studies report improved image quality and radiologist preference for the digital system over analog systems.
What complications have been reported?
Safety data indicate potential issues with demographic input errors and data format inconsistencies, but no direct adverse events from device use.
Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference.
It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use.
Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.