Philips advances remote imaging leadership with FDA 510(k) clearance for innovative remote scanning and protocol management capabilities
23 November 2024 - 1:00AM
November 22, 2024
- Vendor-agnostic,
multi-modality Radiology Operations Command Center (ROCC) connects
technologists, radiologists, and operations teams in real time
- New FDA 510(k)
cleared remote scanning and protocol management help improve the
operation of radiology workflows
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today
announced a major step forward in making radiology expertise for
diagnostic imaging accessible to more patients. The U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of remote scanning
and remote protocol adjustment features on Philips Radiology
Operations Command Center (ROCC) [1] means expert radiologists can
now assist technologists on-the-spot, by remotely controlling scans
or adjusting protocols to acquire high quality images needed for
improved diagnostic confidence and patient outcomes.
“With the ROCC, innovation takes the lead in revolutionizing our
daily radiology operations, enhancing our imaging capabilities, and
providing staffing flexibility, enabling us to ultimately serve
more patients more efficiently, overall delivering better patient
care,” said Sherri Lewman, senior vice president of Enterprise
Imaging at Tampa General Hospital [2].
ROCC is a multi-vendor, multi-modality, safe and secure imaging
solution widely used in North America and Europe. It can be used
with any vendor MR or CT configuration and seamlessly connects
imaging experts in a command center with technologists at scan
locations across their organization. A pilot study at Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, UK resulted in a 9%
increase in total scanning throughput as a result of reduced scan
times and a zero exam recall rate over the study period [3].
The remote scanning capabilities of ROCC [1] allow expert users
to edit MR and CT scanner consoles in real time, from any location
and share their expertise via on-demand chat, voice and video
collaboration, without compromising privacy, safety or security.
ROCC enables remote collaboration between imaging experts and
on-site technologists to help with precise, first-time right image
acquisition, for more efficient and enhanced patient
care.
“Healthcare providers are increasingly confronted with the
challenge of not having enough skilled technologists to meet the
demand for patient imaging exams, particularly for more complex
exams such as cardiac MR,” said Shiv Gopalkrishnan, Business Leader
Patient Care Informatics at Philips. “With the 510(k) clearance of
ROCC’s remote scanning and remote protocol management capabilities
[1] we are further empowering clinicians to deliver the timely
diagnosis that patients deserve and helping to deliver better care
for more patients.”
Philips will showcase ROCC in the Philips booth (#6730) at the
Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, Dec. 1-4,
2024, in Chicago, USA. For more information, visit Philips at RSNA
2024.
[1] Remote editing and protocol management are functions powered
by the 510(k) cleared ROCC Console solution. Remote Image
Acquisition is only to be used with a qualified user at the
scanner. [2] TGH Imaging Implements Philips Radiology Operations
Command Center (ROCC) | Tampa General Hospital[3] Based on results
achieved in the ROCC Connectivity-Imperial NHS Trust Pilot Study.
Increasing Imperial-NHS cardiac scanning capacity using ROCC for
virtual training white paper. September 2024. Results are
specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not
reflect the results achievable at other institutions.
For further information, please contact:
Anna HogrebePhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +1 416 270
6757E-mail: anna.hogrebe@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and
people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep
clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions
for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare
providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in
diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring,
and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips
generated 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately
69,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100
countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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