CALGARY, July 24 /CNW/ - IDC (Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd.) (TSX: IDL), the global leader in the rapidly growing market for digital radiography (DR), today announced that The Orthopaedic Institute has purchased three IDC 1600 Plus X-Series DR systems for three of its facilities in Ocala, Lake City and Alachua, Florida.
The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of 22 specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care including orthopaedic surgery, primary care orthopaedics, spine and neurosurgery, hand and upper extremity surgery as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery. The physicians of The Orthopaedic Institute have been providing quality medical care to North Florida for more than 25 years and have four offices in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City and Alachua.
"We were already familiar with the speed and convenience of digital imaging, but only IDC was able to combine the technological benefits with the value, availability and service we require," said Tanya Mazyck, Ancillary Operations Manager for The Orthopaedic Institute.
"The Orthopaedic Institute is renowned in the North Florida region for its advanced and effective approach to orthopaedic care. By installing a 1600 Plus X-Series system in three of its locations, the practice will be better equipped to handle its growing patient load," commented IDC Regional Vice President Terry Jarvie. "We are proud that IDC has been selected as the DR provider for this progressive practice."
IDC is collaborating with its regional partner Merry X-Ray Corporation on installation and ongoing service of the contract with The Orthopaedic Institute. Since its inception in 1958, Merry X-Ray has grown to become the largest distributor of X-ray equipment, with 49 branches throughout the United States.
About IDC
IDC (Imaging Dynamics Company) is a medical technology company and innovative force in the fast-growing field of digital radiography (DR) technology. IDC's X-Series of direct capture technology replaces conventional film-based X-rays and provides a cost-effective alternative to cassette based film or computed radiography (CR) systems.
Each IDC DR solution provides high resolution radiographic images in the digital format required for today's electronic medical record networks, all without the use of film, environmentally harmful chemicals, cassettes or expensive imaging plates. In addition to its number one ranking for three consecutive quarters for customer service by MD Buyline, IDC is the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award and is among the 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
IDC is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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