National Nigerian Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre Selects Viztek Digital Technology

April 8, 2008–Jacksonville, FL–Viztek, a leading PACS developer, announces installation of its Onyx Acquire digital image management solution at The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The facility selected Viztek’s Onyx-Acquire to complement its new MinXRay portable x-ray units to implement digital diagnostic capabilities.

The north central Nigerian facility is affiliated with the American-based program, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) whose primary focus is to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, as well as combat tuberculosis and leprosy.

MinXray was responsible for the digital technology sale, installation and training.  In addition to Onyx-Acquire, it supplied the center with the portable MinXray HF120/60HPPWV PowerPlusTM  and XGSMKIVLW stand.

Onyx Acquire supports digital x-ray viewing, measurement and distribution. With over 2000 installations worldwide, it is an affordable solution that leads the industry for rapid deployment.  In addition to the installed Kodak Point-of-Care 260 Computed Radiography (CR) for in-house use, the facility will also install the Point-of-Care CR 140 for mobile use in the near future.

The new Viztek-MinXray technology installation represents the first time in 30 years the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre has had access to x-ray technology.  Staff are enthusiastic about the Viztek software application and the significant step up in the Center’s diagnostic capabilities.

Commenting on the installation, Viztek COO, John Monville notes, “We are truly excited about the prospect of our software contributing to the fight against devastating illness.  We are truly proud to be a part of this installation.”

“We look forward to a productive ongoing relationship with the center and Viztek,” adds MinXray vice president of marketing and sales Joel Koplos.

 About Viztek   

Viztek, Inc. is a leading provider of complete digital imaging solutions, including software and hardware, backed by comprehensive training and support.  The company’s advanced Opal-RAD PACS and RIS suite delivers advanced functionality and connectivity at an affordable price.  Web-based architecture, with ultra-fast image streaming, ensures timely, efficient communications throughout the enterprise and beyond.

Since 1999, Viztek’s comprehensive line of solutions has addressed the needs of radiologists, with special emphasis on the small- to medium-hospital market, as well as medical specialists from orthopedists to chiropractors and podiatrists.  Viztek has more than 1500 CR and 500 PACS solutions installed worldwide.  For more information, visit www.viztek.net or call 1-800-366-5343. Viztek is a wholly owned subsidiary of 20/20 HealthCare.

About MinXray

MinXray Inc. is a world-wide leader in the portable x-ray device industry. Since 1967, MinXray has supplied the highest quality, most reliable portable x-ray units produced. Their portable devices are used in multiple applications where it is more efficient to bring an x-ray unit to the patient instead of the patient to the x-ray unit. Portable x-ray service providers, military field hospital personnel and mobile veterinarians are a few of the many users. MinXray also is a leading provider in the digital imaging field.