Philips Unveils New AI-Powered CT Scanner for Diagnosis & Interventional Procedures

The new CT 5300 system has already been installed at several European hospitals and has reportedly received positive feedback.

Global healthtech company Royal Philips has launched the Philips CT 5300 system, incorporating advanced AI capabilities for use in the diagnosis, interventional procedures, and screening.

This CT scanner is designed to enhance productivity and diagnostic capabilities in high-throughput, short-staffed radiology departments, offering a range of features to improve patient outcomes and department efficiency.

Sharing thoughts, Dr Hilmar Kühl, head, radiology department, St Bernhard-Hospital Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, said, "CT 5300 offers CT imaging from head to toe, combined with high-end functionality such as coronary angiography, delivering an extremely broad spectrum of applications, helping us to better manage increased volumes of patients."

The new CT 5300 system has already been installed at several European hospitals and has reportedly received positive feedback.

Philips CT 5300: Key Features

The AI-powered CT scanner seeks to enhance productivity and diagnostic capabilities significantly. Further, its AI-driven reconstruction software aids in elevating image quality and diagnostic experience, making it a helpful tool for healthcare professionals.

Further, it has been specifically designed to offer flexibility catering to the evolving needs of high-throughput radiology departments.

Per the company, the system's adaptability addresses challenges such as staff shortages, contributing to streamlined workflow efficiency and increased diagnostic confidence.

Moreover, the system places a particular emphasis on cardiac care, delivering accurate and reliable imaging results for complex cardiac cases. This focus is particularly crucial in cases where precise patient diagnosis is imperative.

In line with a "CT first" strategy for triaging patients with chest pain and undiagnosed coronary artery disease, the CT 5300 system also claims to provide diagnostic accuracy for cardiac cases. Including virtual tools for real-time collaboration and clinical/technical support further helps to address challenges related to patient caseloads, complex cases, staff shortages, and budget constraints.

Additionally, meeting the advanced diagnostic imaging requirements for cardiac care patient guidelines, trauma care, and interventional procedures, the CT 5300 system promises high-end functionality associated with premium scanners to an affordable and versatile platform.

Furthermore, focusing on sustainability, the system is designed to reduce energy consumption, aligning with environmental considerations in healthcare technology.

AI Integration & Next-Level Diagnostic Confidence

According to the company, the CT 5300 introduces Nanopanel Precise, the industry's first detector built specifically for AI-based reconstruction. This detector, combined with Philips precise image reconstruction software, delivers high-quality images at significantly lower radiation doses.

The precise image achieves up to 85% lower noise and 60% better low-contrast detectability than conventional image reconstruction, making it suitable for high-quality, motion-free cardiac imaging.

On the launch, Frans Venker, business leader, CT at Philips, said, "We listened to radiologists about the issues they face every day and what they wanted out of a next-generation CT system. We then combined the latest imaging and AI technologies to meet their needs and created a system that delivers next-level diagnostic confidence, empowers workflows, and ensures lifetime value."

Virtual Tools for Remote Collaboration

The newly launched CT 5300 system features virtual tools such as Philips CT Collaboration Live which aids in situations where additional expertise or technical support is required. This facilitates remote collaboration, education, and training, enabling healthcare professionals to connect and support each other.

With a focus on cardiac care and a range of features to improve workflow efficiency, the system is expected to address challenges faced by radiology departments.

Moreover, the flexibility of the system and its application in various diagnostic scenarios claim to be a valuable addition to healthcare facilities aiming to provide high-quality care cost-effectively.

Recently, Philips launched the Image Guided Therapy Mobile C-arm System 9000, known as the Zenition 90 Motorized, a next-generation mobile C-arm system designed to enhance surgical precision and efficiency. Launching in Q2 2024, the system offers advanced imaging and automation, empowering surgeons and improving patient outcomes in medical procedures.