OREANDA-NEWS. Siemens' ultra-premium ACUSON S3000™ ultrasound system was recently honored with the prestigious 2014 "Best in KLAS" award in the category of Ultrasound - General Imaging, according to the 2014 KLAS Medical Equipment & Infrastructure report. Presented annually, the Best in KLAS designation is reserved for vendor solutions that lead the imaging and pharmacy automation equipment market segments with the broadest operational and clinical impact on healthcare organizations.

An independent healthcare research organization based in Utah, USA, KLAS collects data from a series of surveys conducted with hospital and clinic executives, administrators, physicians, nurses, and other directors and managers with business responsibilities. Respondents are asked to rate medical equipment based on overall satisfaction, product reliability, functionality, customer service, and other criteria.

Best Overall Functionality & Superior Service

The ACUSON S3000 system was rated highest among its competitors' systems with an overall score of 91.0 out of 100, surpassing the previous year's winner.

Premium Performance, Extraordinary Technology Only on the ACUSON S3000 System

We are proud to pioneer the future of ultrasound with solutions like the ACUSON S3000 system. With this platform, clinicians are able to integrate the most advanced ultrasound technologies into their daily clinical practice to improve outcomes for their patients:

Merge CT or MRI 3D data volumes with real-time ultrasound using manual, point, and automated alignment tools for more practical workflow

Reduced exam time through auto-alignment

Utilize 3D real-time ultrasound navigational guidance supporting biopsies and ablation procedures

Import and view historic ultrasound, CT, MR, or Mammography images for split screen comparison with real-time Ultrasound, allowing more accurate follow-up exams and faster pre-exam review

Leverage a complete portfolio of advanced elastography and shear wave applications using Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) clinical applications.

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