TECHNOLOGY HISTORY

For over 130 years, Toshiba has been a world leader in developing
technology to improve the quality of life. Our 50,000 global patents
demonstrate a long, rich history of leading innovation. It might surprise
you to learn about some of the things we’ve invented.

1915 Japan’s first X-ray tube 1990 First helical CT scanner 2002 First 400 ms CT scanner
1954 First digital computer 1993 First real-time CT fluoro 2004 First Quantum Denoising Software
1977 First cardiac ultrasound scanner 1995 First DVD 2007 First dynamic volume CT scanner
1985 First slip-ring CT scanner 1999 First quiet MRI 2009 First 160-row Helical
1986 First laptop computer 1999 First 0.5 mm multidetector CT 2010 First iterative recon technique for 320 Detector Row CT

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation meets internationally recognized

standards for Quality Management System ISO 9001, ISO 13485.

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Nasu Operations meets the

http://www.toshibamedicalsystems.com Environmental Management System standard, ISO 14001.

©Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation 2011 all rights reserved. Made for Life, Alexion, SUREExposure, Boost3D, SURETechnologies,
SURE
Subtraction and SUREFluoro are trademarks of
Maximum Performance, Minimum Space
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.
Model number: TSX-032A MCACT0213EA 2011-03 TME/D
Printed in Japan

Alexion-120615.indd 1-1 12/06/15 10:13

 Everybody deserves a high performance
multislice CT system

Toshiba Medical Systems has been developing multislice CT systems with advanced Maximum Performance Minimum Space
functionality to expand clinical possibilities in patient care since the mid 1990s.
With each passing year, we have added to our suite of SURETechnologies™ to further The unique navigation scan mode permits high quality After extensive consultation with a wide variety of customers,
increase the clinical utility of CT while making our systems easier to use and examinations to be performed even by inexperienced users. Alexion was designed to have a small footprint of just
recognizing the great importance of minimizing patient dose. Today, CT plays an Alexion also incorporates the very latest in dose reduction 10.4 m2, making it one of the most attractive systems on
integral role as a primary diagnostic imaging modality in healthcare. However, the technologies, including AIDR, Toshiba’s Adaptive Iterative the market in terms of ease of installation. Alexion truly is
constant pursuit of cutting edge technology has tended to focus on the promotion Dose Reduction technology that can reduce patient dose by designed for everyone.
and development of expensive high end systems. up to 75% when combined with SUREExposure™ 3D.

In response to the needs of a wide variety of customers, Toshiba has developed the Advanced image analysis is supported by a suite of
new Alexion™ CT system, which delivers high performance multislice capabilities in applications available right at the console.
a compact and affordable design.
Alexion is our new entry level multislice CT system for customers who need high • Easy installation
patient throughput, desire advanced 3D and postprocessing applications, and - 10.4 m2 foot print
demand the latest dose reduction technologies. As well as offering advanced
technology in a small package, Alexion features navigation mode operation for first
time and novice users. • Efficient workflow
- Fast reconstruction

• Really simple operation • State-of-the-art dose reduction

- Scan navigation - AIDR

• Sophisticated applications* *option

- Lung volume analysis

2 3

Alexion-120615.indd 2-3 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Powerful performance

To satisfy the demands of healthcare providers today, a CT system needs to meet EASY 3D
certain requirements. The system must feature an easy to use interface, high
With Alexion’s user-friendly 3D imaging software, high quality 3D images can be generated with
patient throughput, and advanced 3D image analysis capabilities. Alexion offers all
outstanding ease. Just select the desired protocol from the gallery screen and you’re done.
this and more.

NAVIGATION MODE
Alexion features unique navigation-mode operation that Navigation mode is perfectly suited for novice users and
guides the operator through every step of the examination part-time operators who may need to perform scanning
Fast
with state-of-the-art computer graphics and animation. A outside normal working hours, allowing all users to take
newly developed intelligent filming function automatically full advantage of the high performance of this multislice
compiles images in a predefined layout for fast and CT system.
efficient workflow.

AUTOMATED BONE REMOVAL

Alexion incorporates automated bone segmentation algorithms to quickly and accurately segment bone in CT
angiography examinations. In just a few seconds, high quality angiographic images are available for diagnosis.

Automatic
Patient Registration Positioning Scanogram Scanning Filming

4 5

Alexion-120615.indd 4-5 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Efficient workflow

Alexion is designed with the latest hardware, software, and reconstruction REAL-TIME IMAGING PATIENT FRIENDLY DESIGN
technologies to keep pace with your busy workload.
Real-time visualization is a valuable tool that provides an A gantry aperture of 72 cm provides a comfortable,
instantaneous view of a helical scan in real-time. A Toshiba unrestricted feeling, even for claustrophobic patients. The
first, real-time imaging allows the operator to monitor wide patient couch is designed for comfort and can be
contrast enhancement and ensures adequate scan coverage lowered to a minimum height of just 31 cm above the floor,
without the need to wait for even one conventional image allowing easy patient access.
FAST RECONSTRUCTION ADVANCED HELICAL SCANNING reconstruction.

A newly developed reconstruction system supports 16-detector-row scanning is employed in almost all protocols
reconstruction speeds of up to 15 images per second, performed on Alexion, permitting high quality 3D and
ensuring rapid diagnosis and high patient throughput. MPR imaging to become a part of routine diagnosis. The
incorporation of the state-of-the-art TCOT*+ reconstruction Real-timee
algorithm guarantees superb image quality at all helical scan monitoringg
speeds.
*TCOT: True cone-beam tomography
Scan stop!

15 fps

20
seconds

6 7

Alexion-120615.indd 6-7 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Minimizing the exposure dose

Reducing the X-ray exposure dose to patients is one of Toshiba’s top SURE
EXPOSURE 3D BOOST3D™
priorities, which is why Alexion incorporates the very latest dose reduction SURE
Exposure 3D is based on the user-specified level of image Toshiba has developed Boost3D, which employs an adaptive
technologies in the standard configuration.
quality and the attenuation measurements automatically 3-dimensional algorithm to reduce pattern noise and streak
obtained from the patient scanogram. The tube current artifacts in the reconstructed images. This raw data based
(mA) is automatically adjusted in the X, Y, and Z planes processing specifically targets portions of the raw projection
to maintain image quality at a consistent level. As a result, data where the X-ray signals are disproportionately low and
SURE
AIDR (ADAPTIVE ITERATIVE DOSE REDUCTION) Exposure 3D alone can achieve a dose reduction of up to selectively applies the Boost3D algorithm to reduce noise in
40% depending on the individual patient and the anatomy to areas of high attenuation.
AIDR is a sophisticated algorithm that has been designed to work in both the
be scanned.
raw data and reconstruction domains. The overall AIDR process results in robust
noise reduction, which is essential for achieving ultra low dose examinations in
routine clinical imaging. AIDR can be applied to all acquisition modes for routine Without Boost3D With Boost3D
Low mA
clinical use and is able to eliminate up to 50% of image noise, resulting in a dose 150 mA
reduction of up to 75%. 120 mA
100 mA
Standard mA
120 mA
150 mA
200 mA

DOSE DISPLAY DOSE REPORT

During scan planning, the total exposure dose of the As specified by IHE, the Radiation Exposure Monitoring
examination is calculated and the estimated dose values are Profile is available in the software. This function automatically
displayed before the scan is started. Published reference records all scan data so the total dose for a particular patient
dose values are available for review. or study can be accurately tracked.

Original Reconstruction AIDR Reconstruction

8 9

Alexion-120615.indd 8-9 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Advanced visualization

Alexion supports many of the advanced applications originally developed for

Toshiba’s premium-level CT systems.

LUNG VOLUME ANALYSIS* COLON VIEW* SURE

FLUORO™* VESSEL VIEW*
Quantifies low attenuation areas in lung tissue. (Regions of Advanced visualization and reporting tools for CT Colonoscopy. Real-time reconstruction and display of fluoroscopic images Generate and displays CPR and cross-cut images of
pulmonary emphysema) Display Includes fillet view, fly-through and polyp tagging. for faster and safer interventional procedures. blood vessels.

FAT INDEX VIEW* SURE

SUBTRACTION™* CBP STUDY* DENTAL ANALYSIS*
Automatically calculates the ratio of visceral to subcutaneous Automated digital subtraction of intra-cranial vessels Blood flow characteristics are analyzed from dynamic scan Comprehensive dental MPR software with easy-to-use tools
fat as a prognostic indicator of metabolic syndrome. from bone. images and the results are displayed as map images. for pre-operative planning.

10 11

*option

Alexion-120615.indd 10-11 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Alexion
Performance you can see

12 13

Alexion-120615.indd 12-13 12/06/15 10:13

 Maximum performance Minimum space

Easy installation

Alexion is easy to use and easy to install. The time and effort required for installation SINGLE-CONSOLE OPERATION
have been reduced to minimize downtime at your institution.
With its compact single console, Alexion can provide the speed and power needed for all types of routine
CT applications. Alexion’s console is equipped with the latest computer technology, including multicore
CPUs, to ensure fast reconstructions and effortless handling of large datasets.

QUICK INSTALLATION
SMALL SPACE REQUIREMENTS
With Alexion’s simple siting requirements, the customer can be up and running in less than 3 days.
Alexion fits easily just about anywhere, even in the same space as most single-slice
CT systems. Delivering powerful performance in a compact system, Alexion has been ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
designed to have a footprint of just 10.4 m2.
Toshiba is committed to the development and manufacture of environmentally conscious products.
Comprehensive optimization of the energy consumption of all system components reduces overall system
power requirements. By employing energy-saving techniques such as automatic control of the gantry fan,
power consumption in standby status is reduced by 40% as compared to conventional systems.

14 15

Alexion-120615.indd 14-15 12/06/15 10:13