TOSHIBA CORPORATION

MEDICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY

Product
Information
US
No.: MPIUS0209EA Issued by: Takashi Yanagawa
Date: July 11, 2001 Senior Manager
Ultrasound Group

RELEASE OF NEW PRODUCT "NEMIO" (SSA-550A)

1. Outline and Positioning of the New System

Nemio is a compact and lightweight full-digital diagnostic ultrasound system that provides functions
equivalent to those of top-of-the-line systems, such as QSP (Quad Signal Processing) and a digital
beam former. Compared with the PowerVision series, Nemio is more suitable for routine studies.
The switches are arranged in an arc around the trackball and the panel is very compact, resulting in
remarkable ease of operation.

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 Nemio is available in three system levels to meet the needs of a wide range of users.
• Nemio 30: Color whole-body system supporting cardiovascular applications
• Nemio 20: Color system supporting linear and convex transducers (non-cardiovascular system)
• Nemio 10: B/W system
The three Nemio system levels differ with regard to the transducers that can be connected and the
range of functions provided. However, the basic hardware and B-mode imaging capabilities are the
same. THI (Tissue Harmonic Imaging) is supported by all system levels (optional for Nemio 10). In
addition, Nemio 10 can be upgraded to Nemio 20 and Nemio 20 can be upgraded to Nemio 30.
In the highest level system, Nemio 30, the high-performance Data Management Unit (DMU) is
included as standard (except for some systems for Europe), permitting software such as Toshiba's
unique Fusion 3D and Stress Echo for cardiovascular applications to be installed.
M Series transducers for PowerVision 6000 are also supported (details given below).

2. Main Features of the New System

(1) Premium Performance
High-precision and high-sensitivity B-mode imaging and Color Doppler Imaging are supported
by adopting a full-digital beam former with 256 channels (when the QSP is installed) and using
M Series transducers.
In addition, functions available only in full-digital systems, such as Directional Color Angio
(DCA) and Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI), are supported.
Furthermore, PAN/ZOOM for frozen images, HPRF, and Real-time Doppler Auto Trace are
provided as new functions.
Nemio is the most compact whole-body full-digital color system available (width: 480 mm,
depth: 790 mm, mass: approximately 125 kg), but provides a number of advanced functions.
(2) Advanced Applications
In whole-body imaging, Nemio supports functions such as Toshiba's unique Fusion 3D, in
which composite images are generated by simultaneous B-mode tissue imaging and Color Angio
(Power Doppler) vascular imaging; Fetal 3D, in which fetal 3D images can be displayed by easy
operation; and Panoramic View, in which multiple images obtained by moving the transducer
are combined into one wide-field image. In cardiovascular imaging, Nemio supports advanced
functions such as Integrated Stress Echo, TDI, and TDI-Quantification, in which cardiac
motion can be visualized and analyzed in color; Automated Contour Tracking (ACT), in which
the endocardium is automatically traced to calculate each parameter; and Automated Cardiac
flow Measurement (ACM), which permits quantitative assessment of cardiac output.
(3) Flexibility
Nemio is available in three system levels: Nemio 10 for B/W diagnosis, Nemio 20 for color
abdominal diagnosis, and Nemio 30 for cardiovascular applications. Nemio 10 can be upgraded
to Nemio 20 and Nemio 20 can be upgraded to Nemio 30 in order to meet the needs of a wide
range of users.
In addition, almost all of the panel switches and the pop-up menus displayed on the screen can
be customized, providing outstanding workflow flexibility.
(4) Versatility
M Series transducers, which have been well-received in PowerVision 6000, can be connected to
Nemio. The real strengths of Nemio are apparent in many diagnostic applications such as
abdominal, cardiovascular, obstetrical, urinary, and orthopedic examinations. A wide range of
clinical application software is available, making the system suitable for use in private clinics as
well as hospitals.
Nemio also supports all DICOM service classes and permits full DICOM network integration.

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3. Main Specifications of the New System

• Scan modes : Electronic sector scanning (Nemio 30 only)

Electronic linear scanning
Electronic convex scanning

• Monitor : 12-inch B/W monitor (Nemio 10)

15-inch color monitor (Nemio 20/30)

• B-mode : THI (standard for Nemio 20/30, optional for Nemio 10)
Multifrequencies: 5 (including two THI frequencies)

• Spectral Doppler: PWD (standard for Nemio 20/30)

CWD (standard for Nemio 30)
HPRF (optional for Nemio 20/30)

• Color Doppler : Color Doppler Imaging (standard for Nemio 20/30)

Color Angio (Power Doppler) (standard for Nemio 20/30)
Directional Color Angio (DCA) (optional for Nemio 20/30)
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) (optional for Nemio 30)

• PSP/QSP : PSP (standard for Nemio 30, optional for Nemio 20)
QSP (optional for Nemio 30)

• Image storage : 640-MB MOD (standard for Nemio 20/30, optional for Nemio 10)
HDD (standard for Nemio 30, except for some systems)

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4. Transducers

Applicable system
Model name Scan type Freq. Multifreq. THI Application Remarks
30 20 10

<Sector Transducers>
PSM-25AT Sector 90° 2.5 3.7/3.0/2.0 ! ! Heart
PSM-37AT Sector 90° 3.75 5.0/3.7/2.5 ! ! Heart
PSM-50AT Sector 90° 5.0 6.0/4.5/3.7 ! (Pediatric) Heart
PSM-70AT Sector 90° 7.0 10/7.5/5.0 Pediatric Heart
PSM-37CT Sector 90° 3.75 5.0/4.2/3.2 ! ! Abdomen
PSM-20CT Sector 90° 2.0 3.0/2.5/2.0 ! ! TCD

<Convex Transducers>
PVM-375AT Convex 3.75 6.0/4.2/3.0 ! ! ! ! Abdomen
PVF-381MT Convex 3.75 6.0/3.7/3.0 ! ! ! ! Cardiac
PVF-575AT Convex 5.0 6.5/5.0/3.7 ! ! ! Abdomen
PVM-662AT Convex 6.0 8.0/7.0/5.7 ! ! ! Neonatal Head

<Linear Transducers>
PLM-703T Linear 7.5 11.0/9.0/6.0 ! ! ! Peripheral Vascular
PLM-805AT Linear 8.0 12.0/9.0/6.0 ! ! ! Small Parts
PLM-1204AT Linear 12.0 14.0/12.0/8.0 ! ! ! Small Parts, Breast
PLM-1202S Linear 12.0 14.0/12.0/8.0 ! ! ! MSK, Intraoperative
PLF-308P Linear 3.75 5.0/4.0/3.0 ! ! ! Abdomen (Biopsy)

<Transesophageal Transducers>
PEF-510MA Sector 90° 5.0 6.0/5.0/3.7 ! Heart
PEF-510MB Sector 90° 5.0 6.0/5.0/3.7 ! Heart Mainly for USA

<Pencil Transducers>
PC-19M Pencil 1.9 − ! Heart
PC-50V Pencil 5.0 − ! Peripheral Vascular

<Endocavitary Transducers>
PVM-651VT Convex 143° 6.0 7.5/6.0/5.0 ! ! ! Ob/Gyn
PVM-740RT Convex/ 7.0 10.0/7.5/5.0 ! ! ! Urology (Biplane)
Convex 144°
PVL-715RT Linear 7.0 12.0/9.0/6.0 ! ! ! Urology (Biplane)
Convex 140° 7.0 10.0/7.5/5.0 ! ! ! Urology (Biplane)

<Intraoperative Transducers>
PVF-745V Convex 7.0 10.0/7.5/5.0 ! ! ! Intraoperative

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