Toshiba MR, CT, and Ultrasound Systems Recognized for Excellence

This recognition for leadership in working with customers to maintain satisfaction, gives Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. the top ratings in the computed tomography (CT), MR, and ultrasound categories. Furthermore, Toshiba eclipsed all other medical equipment vendors by securing the most ”number one” rankings in medical equipment in 2007.

"We are extremely proud of our Klas rankings because it demonstrates Toshiba's commitment to making sure its customers are satisfied with our systems and support,” said Larry Dentice, senior vice president and general manager, Toshiba. "Ensuring that the medical community is able to use our equipment to its full capacity means patients are getting better care. In the end, that's the real reward.”

In both CT and ultrasound, Toshiba continues to hold both the number one and two spots for the Aquilion 64, Aquilion 16, Xario and Aplio systems. Toshiba kept its number one position in MR with the Vantage 1.5T. Nearly 100% of respondents in all three segments reported that Toshiba keeps its promises and they will buy Toshiba products in the future.

At the conclusion of each year, Klas' Top 20 summarizes vendor performance rankings for software, professional services, and medical equipment. A Best in Klas ranking is given to each vendor who scores the highest position in its category. In 2006, Toshiba's Aquilion 64-slice CT and Vantage 1.5T MR received top Klas rankings. The year 2007 was the first year for a Best in Klas award in ultrasound.

Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, distributes, services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath and electrophysiology (EP) labs, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, and information systems.


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