Ge Lunar Achilles Portable Bone Densitometers

Product Descriptions:

The Archilles Express by GE is a compact ultrasonometer that provides a cost-effective way to evaluate the risk of fracture resulting from osteoporosis. This machine offers low precision error that makes it possible to monitor bone changes. When you buy the Achilles Express, you will be able to perform exams in very little time. It will automatically calculate the STIFFNESS Index to provide a T-score and Z-score.

The GE Archilles Express comes equipped with an internal microcomputer that has the memory capacity for up to 100 patient results. It also has a printer that is built into the system for convenience. This system offers a compact design that requires less than 2 square feet of space. It is lightweight which allows you to transport the machine if necessary.

GE Lunar Achilles Express Densitometer Machine Features:

Compact and takes a small amount of space
Lightweight and portable
Proven to indicate fracture risk in women ages 45-75

For additional information on the GE Lunar Achilles Express Densitometer Machine, please contact Bone Density Machines. We can provide high quality bone densitometry equipment at the right price for your clinic.

Features:

Fracture Risk Assessment
The GE Medical Achilles Express measures the ultrasound properties of the heel which, unlike the hand or forearm, is load-bearing and highly trabecular. LUNAR Achilles Express indicates risk of osteoporotic fracture comparably to femur and spine dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). The GE Medical LUNAR Achilles Express is proven to identify fracture risk in the key group of women 45-75 years as well as older women.

Easy to Use and Interpret
The one-minute ultrasound test is simple to perform: a touch of the built-in LCD screen is all that is required. LUNAR Achilles Express automatically calculates the patient’s STIFFNESS Index which is compared to young adult and age-matched references to provide both a T-score and Z-score. These, together with other risk factors, greatly aid physicians in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Precision for Monitoring
The GE Medical Achilles Express is sensitive to bone changes but not artifacts. Ultrasonometers can be susceptible to variations in skin coupling, temperature, edema, transducer position, and heel width. Achilles Express utilizes stationary transducers and sophisticated convergence algorithms to minimize measurement errors. The LUNAR Achilles Express STIFFNESS Index has a precision of 2% in osteoporotic patients. Physicians can detect small changes due to bone loss or response to therapy.

T-Scores
Achilles Express, like the Achilles+™, provides T-scores comparable to spine or femur BMD. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines fracture risk based on the “T-score” for bone mineral density (BMD) measured by DEXA. The T-score is the difference between the patient value and the average value in healthy young adults divided by standard deviation.

Portability
The GE Medical LUNAR Achilles Insight offers superior portability. This lightweight (22 pounds), rugged ultrasonometer is easily transported or carried between offices using its built-in handle.
The LUNAR Achilles Express is reconditioned to full stds and specifications ideal for the busy physicians’ office. It includes an internal microcomputer with memory for 100 patient results, and a built-in printer. The compact design occupies less than 2 square feet of office space allowing it to be stored under a desk or in a closet when idle.

Dynamic signal strength compensation allows measurement over a wide range of bone density
Bi-directional measurement ensures a consistent reading
Measurement site temperature is controlled for more accuracy
Results expressed as Stiffness Index — a composite of Speed of Sound (SOS) and Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation (BUA) — compensate for the effect of heel width and temperature
Real-time image provides visual confirmation of proper heel placement (Achilles Insight only)