Join the World of CT. SOMATOM Spirit.

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1 Join the World of CT SOMATOM Spirit

2 SOMATOM Spirit The difference that makes SOMATOM Spirit your first choice? New technology, more performance, less cost. The SOMATOM Spirit is the accumulated result of Siemens global network encompassing well over 400,000 employees in 190 countries. Siemens Medical Solutions has been a leader in CT innovations for more than 30 years and continually introduces highly advanced CT products adapted for practical clinical routine. We take pride in possessing in-depth knowledge of customers requirements and needs. The motivation and passion of our employees to exchange ideas with colleagues around the world results in the universal expertise to create unique, cost-effective solutions, which are then integrated into cutting-edge systems like the SOMATOM Spirit. Yesterday s wish is now reality at Siemens. The SOMATOM Spirit is a Multislice CT scanner for all who dreamed about an affordable and reliable system with the absolute newest, future-oriented technology. SOMATOM Spirit is a sub-second, Multislice CT scanner adapted specifically for economical day-to-day clinical routine. The system benefits from Siemens latest developments in CT technology, including advances that lead to superb image quality and dose efficiency. Our system is designed to perform CT examinations easier than ever before. The simplified user interface guides the operator and workflow is automated wherever possible, inspiring a spirit of confidence from the beginning. The new, trendsetting design is not only optically appealing and aesthetic, it is also ergonomic. The slim gantry and its wide opening ensure easy access and high patient comfort. From the minute you take delivery of your new SOMATOM Spirit, you will benefit from its low-cost concept. Minimum space requirements, installation within one day, air cooling, and a very impressive cost/ performance ratio assure life cycle profitability. Take a closer look at the SOMATOM Spirit. 2 SOMATOM Spirit Join the World of CT

3 Contents SOMATOM Spirit Join the World of CT New Technology More Performance Less Cost The Underlying Technology A Modern, Convenient User Interface Partnership Beyond the Scanner Configuration Overview

4 G. Murugan, MD, Indian Scan, Chennai, India I was using a nonspiral scanner before, but after migrating to multislice technology I could extend the clinical portfolio of my center and get more referrals for 3D imaging. 4

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6 New Technology With outstanding imaging, short examination times, pre-installed scan protocols, and optimized utilization of the X-ray tube, this all-rounder meets and exceeds all demands of daily clinical routine. The SOMATOM Spirit technology and design with its small and efficient gantry, developed and realized in 2005, has many advantages compared to bulky gantries that were designed years ago. Our ongoing development of the SOMATOM Spirit means that you will constantly work with and profit from cutting-edge technologies. You will benefit, not only from the ease of use and reduced dose, but also from the excellent image quality supported by standard and advanced 3D postprocessing applications that speedily deliver the information and quality you need for confident diagnoses. During the engineering phase, one of the most important considerations was reliability. Backed by all the know-how and expertise we have acquired over 30 years at the forefront of clinical CT, you can expect high level performance and reliability from your new SOMATOM Spirit. Our extensive manufacturing experience supplemented with the feedback from thousands of enthusiastic users has made it possible for us to design and develop an extremely reliable and technically advanced system with a high uptime. 6 New Technology

7 Benefits Excellent image quality providing reliable diagnoses. Cutting-edge technology and attractive, patient-friendly design with a small and highly efficient gantry. Continuous development of this system provides frequent new features and updates. Peace of mind with consistent system availability with high uptime. 7

8 N. Abdala, MD, Professor of Radiology, UMDI Diagnósticos, São Paulo, Brazil The amazing combination of quality, velocity, and advanced applications, as brain perfusion, makes the SOMATOM Spirit an excellent choice in entry-level CT. 8

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10 More Performance Patient and physician will profit from the advantages of Multislice CT. Compared to single slice systems, Multislice CT scanners represent a technological milestone with respect to increased volume coverage, higher resolution, shorter examination times, and better utilization of the X-ray tube output while Siemens real-time CARE Dose4D reduces dose to the absolute practical minimum. Additionally, even corpulent patients can be comfortably scanned due to the 40 kw generator and 3.5 MHU tube. The SOMATOM Spirit is an innovative dual slice CT with a collimated slice width down to 1 mm and a gantry rotation speed of up to 0.8 seconds. Therefore, routine CT examinations, such as thorax scans, can be easily performed in a single breath-hold. 10 More Performance

11 Benefits Increased volume coverage with gantry rotation speed of up to 0.8 seconds. Small diagnostic details with collimated slice width down to 1 mm. High power reserves with up to 40 kw generator and 3.5 MHU tube are especially useful with corpulent patients. Wide range of clinical applications tailored to your needs. Easy user interface provides simplicity and a short learning curve, even for less experienced users. Fast image reconstruction of up to 5 images/s. Highest possible image quality while maintaining low dose with CARE Dose4D (up to 68 % dose reduction). 11

12 What s more? SOMATOM Spirit offers a comprehensive spectrum of CT applications: The standard application portfolio includes real-time Multi Planar Reformatting (MPR), 3D SSD (Surface Shaded Display), Volume measurements, and CT-Angiography. To customize SOMATOM Spirit to the individual needs of each facility, there are additional applications available optionally supporting, e.g., 3D visualization and diagnosis of lumen. Dental surgeons and orthopaedic physicians can also profit from special applications tailored to their specific needs. The SOMATOM Spirit combines new innovations with successful and proven functions, technologies, and components from other SOMATOM products resulting in highly automated scanning and data processing. Clear visualization of bony structures. Excellent imaging of enlarged gallbladder. Sharpness and detail, illustrated by this knee. 12 More Performance

13 Detailed gray-white matter differentiation. Fine visualization of lung emphysema. 13

14 N. Okbay, MD, A. Mertan, MD, Radyotom & Radyomar Imaging Center, Istanbul, Turkey We have increased our profitability as well as patient volume and study diversity, due to the SOMATOM Spirit s high image quality and its remarkable economic benefits. 14

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16 Less Cost 3.00 m (118 inches) Service Service Service 0.80 m (31 inches) 1.24 m (49 inches) m ( inches) 1.75 m (69 inches) With its modern system design and efficient supporting processes, the SOMATOM Spirit establishes a new level of cost-effectiveness in the market. The breakeven point of SOMATOM Spirit can be reached in a short period of time with only a few patients per day, although, the SOMATOM Spirit can efficiently complete 50 patients in an eight hour workday. This represents one of the best patient throughput-to-investment ratios in the market today. The SOMATOM Spirit is optimized to keep site preparation, installation, and running costs to an absolute minimum. The room and installation requirements are very modest: installation can be completed in only one day and the space required is just 18 m 2 (196 ft 2 ) of valuable floor space. 16 Less Cost

17 Benefits One of the best patient throughput-toinvestment ratios on the market. Air-cooled system requires neither a complex water cooling installation nor an external chiller. Low heat dissipation of < 3.6 kw. Power consumption of only 40 kva. Virtually no loss of time or patient throughput: installation time is only one day. Outstanding overall system uptime due to robust design and innovative service programs. Small footprint saves valuable and often expensive space. 17

18 G. Mostbeck, MD, Otto Wagner Spital, Vienna, Austria Siemens is a technology leader in CT, and has been so for a long time. The way they integrate innovations into my clinical routine is simply fantastic. 18

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20 The Underlying Technology CARE Dose4D CARE Dose4D, an unparalleled combination of maximum image quality at minimum dose, is an example of our philosophy to provide a wide range of dose-reduction solutions. Because every patient is unique in terms of size, weight, and anatomy, we developed a fully automated dose management system. The tube current is adapted in real-time and according to the anatomy of each individual patient s organ. X-ray dose Scan with constant ma Reduced dose level based on topogram CARE Dose4D provides up to 68 %* dose reduction compared to fixed ma examinations. * Results may vary. Data on file. Real-time angular dose modulation Slice position 20 The Underlying Technology

21 Detector Siemens has a long history of unrivalled expertise regarding detector technology from scintillators and photodiodes to electronics where only a few thousandths of a millimeter make the difference. The Ultra Fast Ceramic (UFC ) Detector system is the central part of all Siemens CT scanners. Due to this component alone, many clinical innovations have been achieved. Speed, image quality, and low dose are what Siemens UFC detectors make possible. Speed Conventional ceramic scintillator material has a long afterglow effect. Siemens ceramic UFC scintillators excel in fast decay behavior and an extremely short afterglow time. Image quality As CT systems become faster, the role of image quality becomes more important. Siemens UFC scintillators acquire large patient volumes quickly and provides high image resolution. Low dose UFC ceramic scintillators allow for the lowest possible dose. Due to their luminous efficiency with an optimized wavelength, the detectors allow for the applied X-ray dose to be optionally evaluated according to the patient s anatomy. Conventional detector material log l/lo 0-1 Siemens UFC -2-3 Conventional detector material Siemens UFC ms time Comparison of decay time and afterglow (for different detector materials). 21

22 SureView The introduction of Multislice CT has opened the door to a new era of clinical applications. However, it also introduced certain limitations resulting from the increased complexity in image acquisition, reconstruction procedures, and algorithms. But there are innovative ways to overcome such pitfalls. The solution Siemens offers is the fast spiral image reconstruction software SureView. High-quality imaging at low dose To facilitate consistent image quality at any pitch even for long scans, Siemens invented SureView the dedicated spiral image reconstruction algorithm. Excellent lung imaging in one breath-hold. Easy to use SureView features easy-to-use scan protocols, where the user only needs to select the scan range, mas, scan time, and slice width. All other parameters are automatically calculated by the scanner. 22 The Underlying Technology

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24 A Modern, Convenient User Interface syngo It s All About You. syngo, our unique solution for diagnostic and therapeutic cycles, knows how you work and what you need. What s most important, fast, easy, and intuitive syngo brings together all the solutions critical to you and to your patients. Uniquely role-based for your workflow, syngo completely integrates your day, your department and beyond, leading to a whole new level of clinical excellence. And a partnership you can grow with. It s the beginning of a virtual, always on, anywhere world of healthcare. The time to syngo is now. The first priority, of course, is patient health care, which translates into the optimum image quality the SOMATOM Spirit provides at all times. But beyond this, short exam times, efficient throughput, and financial factors must be considered. syngo, Siemens intuitive and easy-touse interface, is especially valued by inexperienced users as fewer mouse clicks are needed from registration to the completed exam. Additional syngo workflow features such as the scan protocol assistant, the e-logbook, and Auto-Field-of-View (FOV) functionality speed up the way you work during routine applications and beyond. They improve your department s performance both medically and financially. syngo functionalities automate workflow using Auto Tasking, Auto 3D, Auto Archiving, Auto Filming, Auto Recon, and Auto Transfer. Its simplified user interface is intuitive and easy to learn, inspiring confidence from the beginning. It accelerates your diagnostic efficiency, enabling streamlined workflow across modalities, departments, and staff. Your daily routine will become easier and quicker. With SOMATOM Spirit and syngo, you will enjoy the maximum comfort and efficiency of modern technology. 24 A Modern, Easy-to-Use User Interface

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27 J.-C. Steffens, MD, Israeli Hospital, Hamburg, Germany The overall customer care from Siemens is a reassuring factor in my clinical routine that is priceless. In addition to my scanner s high uptime, I have the comfort of knowing that someone is always watching over me. This is why I choose Siemens. 27

28 Partnership Beyond the Scanner You are responsible for your patients, and we feel that it is our obligation to help you meet that responsibility today, tomorrow, and in the future. The SOMATOM Spirit is the essential step in this direction today. Its broad and advanced range of applications enables you to provide top medical care. Your patients deserve your full attention and, therefore, we ensure your peace of mind in every aspect utilizing the SOMATOM Spirit. You are investing in a long lasting partnership and not just in a short term investment. We take the word partnership quite seriously. You will benefit from all the services Siemens is justifiably famous for, including Life, our customer care program. Life focuses on continuous development of your skills, productivity, and technology. To sharpen your skills, Life offers, for example, specific education with leading experts in your clinical specialty at some of the most advanced medical institutions in the world. With the Guardian Program we ensure the highest possible uptime of your system by proactively monitoring your system parameters. On-site service calls can thus be planned or even avoided. This proactive service leads to even higher system availability. Life allows you to stay at the technological and clinical cutting edge and to continuously participate in the latest developments. Your partnership with Siemens is the ticket to today s top CT performance as well as an open door to participate in new generation technology and developing medical fields. 28 Partnership Beyond the Scanner

29 Clinical Benefits Become part of a large network of experts. Access to Best Practice usage. Access to latest clinical innovations. Education services to ensure the optimal usage of the system. Economic Benefits Competitive advantage, increasing attractiveness of customer s facility for both patients and referring physicians. Expansion of clinical applications for increased patient referrals. Investment protection & security for total cost of ownership your investment being always at the technological and clinical cutting edge. No unplanned maintenance expenses. Try before you buy trial licenses to test new software. Technical Benefits Various service contracts to ensure uptime, hardware and software upgrades, and updates. 29

30 Configuration Overview SOMATOM Spirit SOMATOM Spirit Power Technical specification High-quality CT at low costs Number of slices Rotation time Reconstruction speed Tube Generator power Gantry tilt Small footprint Slim gantry High-end detector material Software options Wide application portfolio Radio Therapy Planning CARE Dose4D e-logbook yes 2 x 1 mm / 2 x 5 mm 1.0 s / 0.8 s* 5 images/s 2.0 MHU 26 kw ± m 2 (194 ft 2 ) 69 cm (27 in) yes yes* n.a. yes yes* yes 2 x 1 mm / 2 x 5 mm 1.0 s / 0.8 s* 5 images/s 3.5 MHU 40 kw ± m 2 (194 ft 2 ) 69 cm (27 in) yes yes* yes* yes yes* * Optional 30 Configuration Overview

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32 Contact Addresses In the event that upgrades require FDA approval, Siemens cannot predict whether or when the FDA will issue its approval. Therefore, if regulatory clearance is obtained and is applicable to this package, it will be made available according to the terms of this offer. On account of certain regional limitations of sales rights and service availability, we cannot guarantee that all products included in this brochure are available through the Siemens sales organization worldwide. Availability and packaging may vary by country and are subject to change without prior notice. Some/All of the features and products described herein may not be available in the United States. The information in this document contains general technical descriptions of specifications and options as well as standard and optional features which do not always have to be present in individual cases. Siemens AG Wittelsbacherplatz 2 D Muenchen Germany Siemens reserves the right to modify the design, packaging, specifications, and options described herein without prior notice. Please contact your local Siemens sales representative for the most current information. Note: Any technical data contained in this document may vary within defined tolerances. Original images always lose a certain amount of detail when reproduced. Please find fitting accessories: , Siemens AG Order No. A91CT C Printed in Germany CC CT WS Siemens AG, Medical Solutions Henkestr. 127, D Erlangen Germany Telephone: In the USA: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 51 Valley Stream Parkway Malvern, PA Telephone: Telephone: Fax: In China: China Medical Solutions 7, Wangjing Zhonghuan Nanlu Chaoyang District P.O.Box 8543 Beijing , P.R.China Telephone: Fax: In Japan: Siemens-Asahi Medical Technologies Ltd. Takanawa Park Tower 14 F 20-14, Higashi-Gotanda 3-chome Shinagawa-ku Tokyo Telephone: Fax: In Asia: Siemens Medical Solutions Asia Pacific Headquarters The Siemens Center 60 MacPherson Road Singapore Telephone: Fax: In Germany: Siemens AG, Medical Solutions Computed Tomography Siemensstr. 1, D Forchheim Germany Telephone: Fax: