First French order for Sectra MicroDose Mammography

Le Centre Melunais d’Imagerie Médicale, a group of 11 private radiologists based in Melun, south of Paris, has invested in the digital mammography system, Sectra MicroDose Mammography. This first French order for Sectra’s digital mammography system was sold by Sectra´s distribution partner Scanray.

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives and approximately eight million French women undergo mammography examinations each year. ”We chose Sectra MicroDose Mammography because we foresee throughput and ergonomic advantages but, most importantly, we will avoid exposing women to higher radiation levels than necessary. This will be of great benefit to the women and also to our practice,” says Dr. Fiocconi, radiologist and General Manager at Le Centre Melunais d’Imagerie Médicale. Today, just a fraction of the mammography systems used in the French market are digital, since only film-based systems are approved for screening conditions. However, it is expected that as of the beginning of 2007 digital mammography systems will be approved. ”Le Centre Melunais d’Imagerie Médicale is one of the very few French private clinics dedicated to women’s health. We are very impressed with their operations and their long-term vision of improving women’s health. We feel confident that the digital mammography system will help to ensure the best possible care,” says Philippe Miecaze, President of Scanray. About Sectra MicroDose Mammography Sectra has developed Sectra MicroDose Mammography, a mammography system dedicated to improving women's health. The system is an easy-to-use digital system that supports the entire workflow, from examination to documented diagnosis. The system provides the lowest radiation dose on the market, unsurpassed throughput, customized workflow and outstanding ergonomics. For the patients this means safe, stress-free and quick examinations. The system has been sold to customers in France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. About Le Centre Melunais d’Imagerie Médicale Le Centre Melunais d’Imagerie Médicale has decided to establish a new “maison de la femme” (women’s house), where a woman is offered the opportunity to have all her specific examinations. With the purchase of Sectra´s mammography solution, the center will develop mammography operations for both clinical and, when approved, screening specialties. Since digital mammography is not yet allowed in France for screening activities, they will still maintain an analog system until authorization is granted.