A Pre-Pandemic Origin Story
It’s often said that adversity is the mother of invention – and this has certainly been true during this pandemic. However, the original idea for PDC’s UV-C system originated before the coronavirus pandemic. “We were actually approached by an MRI system vendor about a year before the coronavirus pandemic began, with an expressed need for technology to disinfect MRI bores,” Maslowski said. “However, it wasn’t until the coronavirus pandemic hit, that there was real energy driving this effort. The expressed need prior to the pandemic assures us that this solution has both immediate and long-term value for our customers, partners and for patients,” Maslowski said.

A Collaborative Effort
As with most of PDC solutions, the creation of the UV-C solution was a collaborative effort, Maslowski said.
“While our current offering can sanitize any imaging bore and table, the original idea was a device to sanitize just one system type – a design for MRI, and one for CT, for example. Feedback from a variety of our customers, partners and healthcare professionals helped guide product development in the most beneficial direction. We are grateful to have the support and insight from our customers and industry partners,” Maslowski said.

In-House Development + Specificity for MRI
Two more hallmarks of PDC solutions are in-house product development and specificity for MRI. “Our UV-C technology is not only built in-house and MRI-safe, but includes an easy-to-use MRI-safe cart to allow ease of transport between imaging modalities and ease of storage,” Maslowski said.

Plug-and-Play Install
One more benefit as safety precautions are at a premium? “No construction or downtime is needed. It’s just an easy, plug-and-play install,” said Blayne Seidl, Sentient Chief of Sales. “We couldn’t be prouder to offer this technology to our customers. Not only will it help lessen anxiety, sanitization concerns and HAIs, but allow our customers to offer their patients truly the best and safest imaging environment and experiences,” Seidl said.

Specifically Designed for Imaging
PDC’s UV-C LED Bore Sanitization System is the first and currently the only system available specifically to disinfect MRI and any imaging bore and table with UV-C LED technology.

“As a patient, I know it would bring me great comfort to know the imaging equipment was fully sanitized prior to my scan,” said Jessica Maslowski, Caring MR Suite Applications.

Deliveries Begin December 2020
PDC is now accepting pre-orders with first deliveries arriving late December 2020.

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