Powerful & Proven

The rapid evolution of healthcare has heightened demands for computed tomography imaging, complicating the balance between patient care and productivity within tight budgets. The uCT 550 meets these challenges with reliable imaging, intelligent dose reduction, and an efficient workflow, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on advanced patient care. Its design also prioritizes financial sustainability, effectively managing lifecycle costs and positioning it as a strategic investment for facilities.

Intelligence that Promotes Performance


With advanced dose reduction technologies, uCT 550 prioritizes patient well-being without compromising the image clarity, while the AI-empowered workflow makes the daily scanning process smooth and consistent.

DELTA

Deep learning trained algorithm (DELTA), leverages an extensive training dataset and a sophisticated 3D neural network to deliver sharper, more detailed images at lower radiation dose, setting a new standard in imaging excellence.
80%**

Up to 80% radiation dose reduction at the same low contrast detectability (LCD).

98%**

Up to 98% image noise reduction at the same dose.

155%**

Up to 155% LCD improvement at the same dose.

**DELTA images compared with FBP based on phantom tests. Data on file.
DELTA

Conventional 2D neural networks can only process one single image at a time, which may affect the image continuity and lead to missing structural details around lesions. In contrast, 3D neural networks support volumetric data input, maintaining data continuity while improving reconstruction speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Leveraging more than one million images across diverse clinical scenarios, DELTA delivers whole-body low dose imaging with fine anatomical details.

During the training of neural networks, data propagation and correction are crucial factors for algorithm accuracy. Traditional network structures involve single-layer data propagation, whereas the specialized network design enables dense connections and efficient data propagation between different layers of network, preserving image details even at low radiation dose.

Build Up a 3D Neural Network Aimed For CT Imaging

Conventional 2D neural networks can only process one single image at a time, which may affect the image continuity and lead to missing structural details around lesions. In contrast, 3D neural networks support volumetric data input, maintaining data continuity while improving reconstruction speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Million-Scale Datasets for Unparalleled Training Power

Leveraging more than one million images across diverse clinical scenarios, DELTA delivers whole-body low dose imaging with fine anatomical details.

Specialized Network Design

During the training of neural networks, data propagation and correction are crucial factors for algorithm accuracy. Traditional network structures involve single-layer data propagation, whereas the specialized network design enables dense connections and efficient data propagation between different layers of network, preserving image details even at low radiation dose.

Exceptional Care for Every Patient

The organ-based auto ALARA mA automatically recognizes the coordinate regions of the chest and abdomen to optimize dose modulation parameters for different organs. When compared to using a single protocol for chest and abdomen imaging, this technology delivers higher image quality while maintaining a reasonable dose.

Easy Range automatically recommends the scan range for each patient based on the selected protocols. By accurately determining the scan range, it enhances work efficiency and helps reduce radiation dose, while supporting a wide range of protocols for different body areas.

Motion freeze reduces artifacts caused by head motion, minimizes the likelihood of repeat scans, and thus decreases the associated radiation exposure.

Organ-Based Auto ALARA mA

The organ-based auto ALARA mA automatically recognizes the coordinate regions of the chest and abdomen to optimize dose modulation parameters for different organs. When compared to using a single protocol for chest and abdomen imaging, this technology delivers higher image quality while maintaining a reasonable dose.

Easy Range

Easy Range automatically recommends the scan range for each patient based on the selected protocols. By accurately determining the scan range, it enhances work efficiency and helps reduce radiation dose, while supporting a wide range of protocols for different body areas.

Motion Freeze

Motion freeze reduces artifacts caused by head motion, minimizes the likelihood of repeat scans, and thus decreases the associated radiation exposure.

AI-based Workflow for Better Effciency*

uAI Vision, based on powerful deep learning algorithms, can identify 19 anatomical landmarks on the human body. It is able to match all scanning protocols, which covers multiple clinical scenarios. Furthermore, it can even provides real-time tracking of patient movements, avoiding the resulted artificial errors, which could potentially increase the radiation dose and impact on image quality.

*Optional

uAI Vision achieves precise iso-center positioning by automatically adjusting the table height in response to the patient positions, resulting in high-quality CT images and reducing patients' surface dose.

With deep learning, uAI Vision* streamlines the patient positioning process and achieves more than 60% saving compared to manual operations, offering a simple and easy-to-use workflow.

Accurate Matching in Clinical Scenarios

uAI Vision, based on powerful deep learning algorithms, can identify 19 anatomical landmarks on the human body. It is able to match all scanning protocols, which covers multiple clinical scenarios. Furthermore, it can even provides real-time tracking of patient movements, avoiding the resulted artificial errors, which could potentially increase the radiation dose and impact on image quality.

*Optional

Consistent Image Quality by Automatic Iso-center Positioning

uAI Vision achieves precise iso-center positioning by automatically adjusting the table height in response to the patient positions, resulting in high-quality CT images and reducing patients' surface dose.

Workflow Improvement by uAI Vision

With deep learning, uAI Vision* streamlines the patient positioning process and achieves more than 60% saving compared to manual operations, offering a simple and easy-to-use workflow.

See with Intelligence

DELTA greatly reduces the noise of brain images, improves the contrast of gray and white matter, and enhances the overall image quality in the low dose scanning condition.

  • Head Helical
  • 0.80 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 199
    CTDIvol: 31.2 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.1 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: H_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA improves the gray-white matter contrast and reduces the image noise by 34.9% in the following case.

  • Head Helical
  • 0.80 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 298
    CTDIvol: 46.9 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.9 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: H_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA reduces the overall image noise. The streak artifacts in the shoulder are significantly reduced in the mediastinal window, improving the image quality of the low-dose chest scan.

  • Chest Helical
  • 0.50 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 30
    CTDIvol: 2.5 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.3 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SHARP_C
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA significantly reduces image noise under low dose condition and improves abdominal image quality.

  • Abdomen Contrast
  • 0.70 sec/rotation
    kV: 100
    mAs: 120
    CTDIvol: 5.9 mGy (single phase)
    Eff.Dose: 4.7 mSv (single phase)
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    80 ml
    2.3 ml/s
See with Intelligence

DELTA produces smoother vascular edges and a richer depiction of small branch vessels in abdominal organs. The small cysts in the right lobe of the liver are shown with greater clarity.

  • Aorta CTA
  • 0.50 sec/rotation
    kV: 100
    mAs: 120
    CTDIvol: 9.7 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 5.6 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    75 ml
    2.2 ml/s
See with Intelligence

DELTA reduces the image noise and clearly shows the low-density lesions with clear anatomic morphology in the liver.

  • Abdomen Contrast
  • 0.70 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 106
    CTDIvol: 8.8 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 4.3 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    80 ml
    2.3 ml/s
See with Intelligence

DELTA greatly reduces the noise of brain images, improves the contrast of gray and white matter, and enhances the overall image quality in the low dose scanning condition.

  • Head Helical
  • 0.80 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 199
    CTDIvol: 31.2 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.1 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: H_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA improves the gray-white matter contrast and reduces the image noise by 34.9% in the following case.

  • Head Helical
  • 0.80 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 298
    CTDIvol: 46.9 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.9 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: H_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA reduces the overall image noise. The streak artifacts in the shoulder are significantly reduced in the mediastinal window, improving the image quality of the low-dose chest scan.

  • Chest Helical
  • 0.50 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 30
    CTDIvol: 2.5 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 1.3 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SHARP_C
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • -
See with Intelligence

DELTA significantly reduces image noise under low dose condition and improves abdominal image quality.

  • Abdomen Contrast
  • 0.70 sec/rotation
    kV: 100
    mAs: 120
    CTDIvol: 5.9 mGy (single phase)
    Eff.Dose: 4.7 mSv (single phase)
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    80 ml
    2.3 ml/s
See with Intelligence

DELTA produces smoother vascular edges and a richer depiction of small branch vessels in abdominal organs. The small cysts in the right lobe of the liver are shown with greater clarity.

  • Aorta CTA
  • 0.50 sec/rotation
    kV: 100
    mAs: 120
    CTDIvol: 9.7 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 5.6 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    75 ml
    2.2 ml/s
See with Intelligence

DELTA reduces the image noise and clearly shows the low-density lesions with clear anatomic morphology in the liver.

  • Abdomen Contrast
  • 0.70 sec/rotation
    kV: 120
    mAs: 106
    CTDIvol: 8.8 mGy
    Eff.Dose: 4.3 mSv
  • Reconstruction
  • Matrix: 512 * 512
    Slice: 1.0 * 0.8 mm
    FBP: B_SOFT_B
    DELTA: 3
  • Contrast
  • 300 mgl/ml
    80 ml
    2.3 ml/s

Performance that Unlocks Potential


The uCT 550 offers comprehensive solutions for a wide range of clinical applications. High-quality imaging is supported by advanced detectors, stable X-ray tube performance, and deep learning based reconstruction algorithms. Building on this foundation, tailored solutions are available for specific clinical scenarios, such as vascular scans and cardiac imaging. Additionally, automated post-processing software is provided across various clinical settings to enhance diagnostic efficiency for healthcare professionals.

Angiography

At lower tube voltages, the mass attenuation coefficient increases, leading to higher contrast between vessels and surrounding tissues with the same concentration of iodinated contrast agent. Therefore, scanning at 70 kV not only enhances vascular contrast but also reduces the amount of contrast medium required and lowers radiation exposure. Combined with Auto ALARA kVp, which automatically selects tube voltage based on patient size and scanning protocol, providing tailored imaging with high-quality results.

The uCT 550 features a high heat capacity X-ray tube (5.3 MHU), allowing for large range angiography scans. With a maximum anode heat dissipation rate of up to 815 kHU/min, the system supports high patient throughput and maintains a smooth clinical workflow. Furthermore, the X-ray tube shows great reliability with consistent imaging results and extended durability.

Vascular analysis can effectively perform bone removal for different vessel segments based on various protocols, including those for head, torso, and low extremity. It also accurately extracts small vessels, such as cranial segments and tiny aneurysms. Additionally, it provides automatic measurements of vessel diameter, area, and distances for in-depth vascular analysis.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

Low Radiation Dose & Low Contrast Medium Dose

At lower tube voltages, the mass attenuation coefficient increases, leading to higher contrast between vessels and surrounding tissues with the same concentration of iodinated contrast agent. Therefore, scanning at 70 kV not only enhances vascular contrast but also reduces the amount of contrast medium required and lowers radiation exposure. Combined with Auto ALARA kVp, which automatically selects tube voltage based on patient size and scanning protocol, providing tailored imaging with high-quality results.

Outstanding Performance Over Large Range Scans

The uCT 550 features a high heat capacity X-ray tube (5.3 MHU), allowing for large range angiography scans. With a maximum anode heat dissipation rate of up to 815 kHU/min, the system supports high patient throughput and maintains a smooth clinical workflow. Furthermore, the X-ray tube shows great reliability with consistent imaging results and extended durability.

Advanced Vascular Analysis Application*

Vascular analysis can effectively perform bone removal for different vessel segments based on various protocols, including those for head, torso, and low extremity. It also accurately extracts small vessels, such as cranial segments and tiny aneurysms. Additionally, it provides automatic measurements of vessel diameter, area, and distances for in-depth vascular analysis.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

Heart

To improve the success rate of coronary CTA scans, the uCT 550 optimizes the workflow with advanced technologies. An AI-based 3D camera facilitates accurate positioning and ISO-center alignment while automatically recommending the precise scan range. The advanced phase selection technology for reconstruction significantly enhances image quality. The post processing software* offers automated vessel extraction and segmentation, as well as stenosis, plaque, and cardiac function analysis.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

CardioXphase determines the optimal phase by assessing both shape regularity and edge sharpness of the extracted vessels, resulting in selecting the phase that best represents the optimal image quality of the dedicated coronary arteries. For uCT 550, data acquisition of the whole heart requires multiple cardiac cycles. This implies that different cardiac cycles have different optimal phases, especially in the case of irregular heart rhythms.

*Optional

uCT 550 Makes Your Cardiac Examination Smart and Routine

To improve the success rate of coronary CTA scans, the uCT 550 optimizes the workflow with advanced technologies. An AI-based 3D camera facilitates accurate positioning and ISO-center alignment while automatically recommending the precise scan range. The advanced phase selection technology for reconstruction significantly enhances image quality. The post processing software* offers automated vessel extraction and segmentation, as well as stenosis, plaque, and cardiac function analysis.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

CardioXphase*

CardioXphase determines the optimal phase by assessing both shape regularity and edge sharpness of the extracted vessels, resulting in selecting the phase that best represents the optimal image quality of the dedicated coronary arteries. For uCT 550, data acquisition of the whole heart requires multiple cardiac cycles. This implies that different cardiac cycles have different optimal phases, especially in the case of irregular heart rhythms.

*Optional

Lung

DELTA reconstruction lowers the lung CT radiation dose while significantly enhancing image quality. This helps the detection of lung nodules and boosts diagnostic confidence.

The Z-detector utilizes a fully-integrated design for noise reduction, combined with 0.55 mm fine detector elements, significantly enhancing spatial resolution and optimizing imaging quality.

The application enables the detection, segmentation, and measurement of lung nodules, including solid, mixed ground-glass opacities (MGGO), and ground-glass opacities (GGO). It supports the marking and segmentation of regions of interest, along with automatic parameter statistics. Additionally, it offers follow-up analysis capabilities and provides automated structured reporting for efficient decision-making.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

Low Dose Lung Scanning

DELTA reconstruction lowers the lung CT radiation dose while significantly enhancing image quality. This helps the detection of lung nodules and boosts diagnostic confidence.

Imaging With High Spatial Resolution

The Z-detector utilizes a fully-integrated design for noise reduction, combined with 0.55 mm fine detector elements, significantly enhancing spatial resolution and optimizing imaging quality.

Advanced Lung Nodule Analysis Software*

The application enables the detection, segmentation, and measurement of lung nodules, including solid, mixed ground-glass opacities (MGGO), and ground-glass opacities (GGO). It supports the marking and segmentation of regions of interest, along with automatic parameter statistics. Additionally, it offers follow-up analysis capabilities and provides automated structured reporting for efficient decision-making.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

Bone and Joint

The spatial resolution of a CT image is typically constrained by hardware limitations of the CT system, such as detector pixel size or focal spot size. However, within these constraints, spatial resolution can be altered by user-selected reconstruction parameters. Displaying higher spatial resolution requires smaller image voxel sizes, necessitating the use of a larger image matrix.

MAC is a robust reconstruction algorithm that is able to efficiently suppress the metal artifacts while preserving and restoring the metal object itself as well as the obscured adjacent anatomic structures.

The uCT 550 provides dedicated post-processing applications for rib and spine analysis. For the spine, the software offers automatic disc labeling and reconstruction, enables accurate location of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, along with batch processing of multiple disc datasets. For the ribs, the software provides automatic rib labeling, various layout options for single or multiple ribs, and CPR straightening for improved visualization.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

High Resolution Reconstruction with 1024*1024 Matrix

The spatial resolution of a CT image is typically constrained by hardware limitations of the CT system, such as detector pixel size or focal spot size. However, within these constraints, spatial resolution can be altered by user-selected reconstruction parameters. Displaying higher spatial resolution requires smaller image voxel sizes, necessitating the use of a larger image matrix.

MAC – Metal Artifact Correction Algorithm

MAC is a robust reconstruction algorithm that is able to efficiently suppress the metal artifacts while preserving and restoring the metal object itself as well as the obscured adjacent anatomic structures.

Advanced Rib and Spine Post Processing*

The uCT 550 provides dedicated post-processing applications for rib and spine analysis. For the spine, the software offers automatic disc labeling and reconstruction, enables accurate location of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, along with batch processing of multiple disc datasets. For the ribs, the software provides automatic rib labeling, various layout options for single or multiple ribs, and CPR straightening for improved visualization.

*Independent of CT, separate CE certification.

Clinical Gallery

  • Angiograpgy
  • Heart
  • Lung
  • Bone and Joint

Aorta CTA

Scanning at 70 kV boosts vascular contrast, reduces contrast medium use, and lowers radiation exposure.

Aorta CTA

The outstanding performance of X-ray tube enables scans with 155cm in the following case and the bone removal technique allows complete extraction of vessels with fast processing.

Coronary CTA

The images clearly displays the edges and shape of the three coronary vessels, and the VR images showed abundant branches of small vessels.

Coronary CTA

The images clearly displays the edges and shape of the three coronary vessels, RCA, LAD and LCX, and the VR images showed abundant branches of small vessels.

Coronary CTA

CardioXphase delivers excellent coronary artery image quality, with clear and well-defined vessel edges on the MPR image.

Chest Helical

Under a low dose scanning condition of 0.9 mGy, DELTA effectively reduces overall image noise, providing a clear depiction of the left lung's pleural thickening. Additionally, shoulder noise and streak artifacts are significantly reduced.

Chest Helical

DELTA reduces the overall image noise, the lesion in the lower lobe of the left lung and the reticular pattern in both lungs are now shown clearly.

Inner Ear Scan

The 1024*1024 reconstruction matrix clearly shows the malleus, semi-speculum canals, cochlear tubules and other tiny structures.

Chest Helical

High-resolution reconstruction clearly shows vertebral osteophytes.

Performance that Unlocks Potential


Achieving steady and profitable growth is often challenging, requiring healthcare facilities to make clear decisions about expanding equipment, operations, and capacity. The uCT 550 provides energy-saving solutions that help reduce total cost of ownership, making it a valuable investment for healthcare facilities. With its highly reliable system, the uCT 550 supports long-term growth and enhances business performance throughout its entire lifecycle.

uECO Mode

During idle scanning , such as at night or on weekends, the user can enter uECO mode with one click.

One-click Entry Into uECO Mode

The uECO mode effectively reduces power consumption by partially powering down hardware components while maintaining essential functionality to ensure optimal system performance.

Partially Power Off To Save Energy

In uECO mode, the detector remains fully operational, ensuring that its internal components are in an active and stable state. This allows the machine to quickly reach the scanning state when resumed from uECO mode, thus maintaining high-quality image quality.

Reduce Waiting Time Without Compromising Image Quality

Achieve Sustainable Profitable Growth

We are committed to delivering high-quality care through the reliable performance of our uCT 550 scanner. Designed for busy clinical environments, the uCT 550 offers robust hardware and exceptional durability. With 5.3 MHU tube heat capacity and 815 kHU/min heat dissipation, it supports smooth workflows in high throughput facilities.

High Patients Throughput

We are committed to delivering high-quality care through the reliable performance of our uCT 550 scanner. Designed for busy clinical environments, the uCT 550 offers robust hardware and exceptional durability. With 5.3 MHU tube heat capacity and 815 kHU/min heat dissipation, it supports smooth workflows in high throughput facilities.

Technical Details

Tube anode storage capacity

5.3 MHU

Detector

Z-Detector

Number of detector rows

40

Max. slices generated per rotation

80

Rotation time

0.5 s*/360° scans

kV settings

70,80,100,120,140 kV

Generator power

50 kW

Aperture

70 cm

Table load

205 kg / 451 lbs

*optional
The product design, manufacturing and after sales service are based on the requirements of ISO 13485, in compliance with all the applicable medical device safety standards, e.g.EN 60601-1, EN 60601-2-44 and EN 60601-1-2.