IDEXX-DR™ 1417 Digital Imaging System
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What makes a diagnostic-quality image?
When considering a digital imaging system, make sure it produces diagnostic-quality images.
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Canine Lateral Abdomen—Bone and soft tissues are easily discernible
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Canine Lateral Extremity—Bone and soft tissues are easily discernible
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Canine Lateral Thorax—Bone and soft tissues are easily discernible
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Canine Lateral Elbow—Crisp bone detail
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Canine Lateral Neck and Thorax—Crisp bone detail
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Snake Whole Body Aerial—Crisp bone detail
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Canine Lateral Abdomen—Clearly identifiable organs
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Canine Ventrodorsal Thorax—Clearly identifiable organs
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Feline Lateral Abdomen—Clearly identifiable organs
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Canine Dorsopalmar Extremity—Clear distinction of joints and their related soft tissue
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Canine Lateral Pelvis—Clear distinction of joints and their related soft tissue
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Canine Lateral Elbow—Clear distinction of joints and their related soft tissue
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Feline Lateral Skull—Consistent contrast across all bone densities
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Canine Lateral Radius/Ulna—Consistent contrast across all bone densities
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Canine Ventrodorsol Pelvis—Consistent contrast across all bone densities
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that you will see with your IDEXX Digital Imaging system.Compare the imaging technologies behind IDEXX Digital Imaging systems
How often do you take x-rays? How quickly do you need to view images? Your answers will help you determine the imaging technology that’s right for your practice.
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IDEXX-CR 1417 Digital Imaging System Technical Specifications 
Image resolution: 2548 x 2120 pixels (14" x 17" cassette)
Meets the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) guidelines for spatial resolution
Bit depth: 12 bits/pixel
Image acquisition: Less than 60 seconds
Scanner dimensions: Height: 14" (35.6 cm)Width: 29" (73.6 cm)Depth: 18.5" (47 cm)Weight: 88 lb (40 kg)
Imaging Area:14" x 17" (35.6 cm x 43.2 cm)10" x 12" (25.4 cm x 30.5 cm)8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
Software: IDEXX-PACS™ Imaging Software—developed specifically for the veterinary market in conjunction with board-certified radiologists
X-ray system: Works with most existing x-ray systems/generators
Warranty and Support:
- One year from date of installation
- Backed by IDEXX 24/7/365 customer support
- Extended maintenance agreement (EMA) available
IDEXX-DR 1417 Digital Imaging System Technical Specifications
Image resolution: 2560 x 3072 pixelsMeets the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) guidelines for spatial resolution
Bit depth: 14 bits/pixel
Image acquisition: Less than 8 seconds
Plate Dimensions:Height: 16" (40.6 cm)Width: 16" (40.6 cm)Depth: 2" (5.1 cm)Weight: 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Imaging Area: 14" x 17" (35.6 cm x 43.2 cm)
Software: IDEXX-PACS′ Imaging Software—developed specifically for the veterinary market in conjunction with board-certified radiologists
X-ray system: Works with most existing x-ray systems/generators
Warranty and Support:
- One year from date of installation
- Backed by IDEXX 24/7/365 customer support
- Extended maintenance agreement (EMA) available
IDEXX EquiView Digital Imaging System Technical Specifications
Image Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (8" x 10" plate)
Bit Depth: 14 bits/pixel
Image Acquisition: Less than 5 seconds
Plate Dimensions: Height: 17" (43.2 cm)Width: 13" (33 cm) Depth: 0.86" (2.2 cm) Weight: 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Imaging Area: 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
Software: IDEXX EquiView PACS® Imaging Software—developed specifically for the equine market in conjunction with board-certified radiologists
X-ray system: Works with most existing x-ray systems/generators
Warranty and Support:
- One year from date of installation
- Backed by IDEXX 24/7/365 customer support
- Extended maintenance agreement (EMA) available
Capture, view, store and share radiographs with veterinary-specific IDEXX-PACS™ Imaging Software
The value of a digital image depends on the tools you capture and manage it with. That's the inspiration behind our exclusive IDEXX-PACS (picture archiving and communication system) Imaging Software.
Veterinary-specific software
We've designed IDEXX-PACS software specifically for veterinary imaging with independent, board-certified veterinary radiologists. It's DICOM®-conformant and meets the latest American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) guidelines for imaging.
Image clarity and confidence
To capture clearer images faster, IDEXX-PACS comes with state-of-the-art ClearCapture Dx® Image Processing Software. We've carefully configured the processing parameters in the ClearCapture Dx software for veterinary ranges. As a result, it delivers enhanced anatomic structure definition, so you can view fine bone and soft tissue detail more easily—even in larger dogs.
Faster diagnoses
To help you provide faster, more accurate diagnoses, IDEXX-PACS software puts user-friendly features at your fingertips:
- Enhancement and annotation tools (including TPLO annotations) to improve how you view, annotate and manage radiographs
- Dynamic Shot Tree to immediately add shots as you need them while you have the animal on the table and without initiating a new series
- Customized Patient CD feature to create CDs that contain images and patient history—ideal for referring specialists and client education
- Window and level presets to adjust an image according to your preferences and by modality (e.g., CT, MRI, US, CR, DR, XR) in their native format
- Integrated surgical templates to streamline preoperative and trauma planning
Increased productivity
By streamlining the flow of diagnostic information, IDEXX-PACS software also helps your staff work more efficiently.
- Easily exchange images with colleagues and IDEXX Telemedicine specialists or radiology consultants of your choice.
- Integrates with IDEXX Cornerstone® Practice Management System and other leading practice-management systems.
- IDEXX SmartLink® technology reduces missed x-ray charges, eliminates paper forms and redundant data entry.
- Auto-routing lets you automatically send images via DICOM® to destinations of your choice.
- Modality awareness for CR, MRI and ultrasound simplifies saving radiographs in patients' medical records.
Software upgrades
To keep your digital imaging system's performance up-to-date, we regularly upgrade the IDEXX-PACS software. And, you'll receive those upgrades as they become available.*
An investment in medicine, revenue and client relationships
The near- and long-term financial benefits of digital radiography
Digital radiography may be more affordable than you think. And the immediate diagnostic benefits of transitioning may surprise you—including superior diagnostic detail and faster decision making.
Digital radiography is also a significant revenue generator. Plus, quickly finding answers and starting treatment before your patient leaves your practice shows clients you care about them—and can help build long-term loyalty that in turn generates referrals.
Profitable
Digital imaging could increase your revenue by 30% or more.1 The following chart illustrates increased revenue potential.
| AVERAGE IMAGES PER MONTH | COST PER IMAGE | INCREASE IN MONTHLY IMAGES WITH DIGITAL | INCREASED PRICE PER IMAGE WITH DIGITAL | INCREASE IN MONTHLY IMAGING REVENUE |
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| 10 | $60 | 5% | $70 | $770 |
| 36 | $60 | 15% | $70 | $2870 |
| 125 | $60 | 30% | $70 | $11410 |
Affordable
Use our Interactive Economic Model to calculate how a digital radiography system could fit into your budget. This easy-to-use tool compares the economics of digital radiography versus film. And keep in mind some other bottom-line benefits of converting to digital radiography:
- No processor lease or purchase costs
- The environmental benefits of chemical-free image processing
- Recaptured square footage and costs for dark-room space and x-ray film storage
Six reasons to go green by going digital
Switching from film to an IDEXX Digital Imaging system doesn’t just save time and money. You’ll no longer need toxic processing chemicals, and that helps the environment and your practice in at least six ways:
- No toxic chemicals to get into the water or soil.
- A safer workplace for employees.
- No more costly regulatory fees for disposing of toxic processing chemicals.
- No more hazardous waste contracts, special filtering systems or septic tanks for biohazard disposal and storage.
- Decreased insurance liability.
- Positive perception among patients and the community that you run an eco-friendly veterinary practice.
Environmental benefits of digital imaging
Purchasing the IDEXX Digital Imaging system seemed like a very big decision at the time. The City of Santa Fe mandated disposal of all fixer, developer and water that went through our x-ray processor as hazardous waste.
We had multiple inspections by the environmental department and the City of Santa Fe. It was hard to argue with them when we looked at the brown stains on our counters and sink in the radiology room. With disposal costs of $300 a week, we had to consider alternatives. When all hard costs, including chemicals, film and disposal, were totaled, we calculated a two-year payback on the system. Soon after we installed the system, we realized the benefits were far greater than ever imagined.
First, having no chemicals to handle, store or dispose of has been a huge relief. The x-ray room now looks and smells clean. Our technicians are absolutely thrilled to not have exposure to the chemicals, especially when cleaning the processor. The City of Santa Fe and the environmental department can no longer be concerned about our x-ray chemicals. We don't have to schedule or pay for pickups for the chemicals and there are no more manifests to sign, file and produce for inspectors. Our practice is truly cleaner and greener than ever before.
Secondly, we take far fewer x-rays per animal than we did before. The safety benefits are greatly appreciated by everyone who takes radiographs in the hospital. In the past, an x-ray that was too light or too dark left you with two choices: read a bad x-ray or send the technician and the animal back to get another dose of radiation. And—not having to drag that big chow back in the x-ray room makes everyone appreciate the system!
Third, eliminating the clutter and storage hassle of all those films has been a huge benefit to the practice. Organizing, filing and retrieving films seemed like a full-time job. Digging through piles of unfiled films and searching for those missing in action is now a thing of the past. Also, no one missed standing at the front desk and arguing with a client about who owns the film—now we simply hand them a CD.
Finally, the general excitement created by implementing the new technology was marvelous for our practice. While the benefits of this cannot easily be calculated, they are certainly real and substantial. With factors such as technician time savings, additional animals being radiographed and improved practice morale on top of hard cost savings, the payback period on the IDEXX Digital Imaging system is closer to one year.
Kathy Dobesh, DVM, and Mike Dobesh, DVM
Smith Veterinary Hospital
Sante Fe, New Mexico
The right support and service for your practice
We’ll keep you up and running—and up-to-date
IDEXX Digital Imaging Systems are backed by a global leader in veterinary diagnostics. This means you directly benefit from our investment in research and development. And that you can depend on support and service that ensures your investment delivers the insight, flexibility and reliability you require for years to come.
First-class installation and training
Our professional technical experts go the extra mile to ensure your installation goes smoothly: from making sure your system is properly set up and running correctly to training your staff so they’re comfortable operating it. We’ll even provide extra training in person or online if your staff needs it.
Dedicated people back you up
Whenever you have a question, we’re ready with the answer 24/7/365. So you don’t have to worry about downtime, our extended maintenance agreements (EMAs) deliver the support you need over the phone, online and in person. And equipment swaps can be sent overnight express.
Continuous innovation keeps you ahead
Your IDEXX Digital Imaging System will keep pace with your needs. You’ll receive software upgrades and other enhancements as soon as the technology advances. This improves the performance of both your digital imaging system and your practice. Better still: when you’re ready, you can completely integrate your practice.
Cornerstone™ Practice Management System
Connecting your images to your practice management system
IDEXX VetLab In-house Analyzers
Speed, accuracy, flexibility and convenience to help you provide your patients and clients with real-time care