The SOMATOM Definition Flash is designed to deliver clinical, operational,

and economic advantages, which can help you provide the highest levels
of patient care. Expand your diagnostic confidence and experience the
advantages of superior treatment planning with Dual Energy, including the
ability to increase patient throughput today and into the future.
Return on Investment.
After patient care, it is what you really care about in todays
volatile environment. Investment in comfort, safety, and
diagnostic confidence for the patient and for you.
SOMATOM Definition Flash
Flash Speed. Lowest Dose.
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SOMATOM Definition Flash
Flash Speed. Lowest Dose = Increased Return on Investment
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The information in this document
contains general technical descriptions
of specifications and options as well as
standard and optional features which
do not always have to be present in
individual cases.
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Category
SOMATOM
Definition
Flash Unique
Benefit Economic Value
Lifetime
Value
(over 5 years)
1,2
Split-second
Thorax Scanning
3
Triple Rule-Out examinations for Chest Pain
patients in the ER performed with the ability
to scan a patient without holding their breath
at the lowest dose.
$15K per year, incremental
revenue based on time savings
and the ability to image one
additional patient per week.
$75,000
Stroke Evaluation
without
compromises
3
Complete stroke evaluation including:
Volume perfusion with coverage of up to
15 centimeters in the entire field of view
at the lowest possible dose.
Automated, guided workflow providing
assessment of dynamic perfusion parameters,
such as CBF, CBV, TTP, and MTT.
$15K per year, incremental
revenue based on time savings
and the ability to image one
additional patient per week.
$75,000
Clinical
Excellence
Complete DOSE
protection
4
Innovations such as Flash Speed, Dual Energy
with no Dose Penalty, Organ-Sensitive Dose
Protection and Adaptive Dose Shield leading to
lowest possible dose in dual source CT.
$45K per year, based on
the ability to attract three
additional patients per week.
$225,000
Single-dose Dual
Energy Scanning
3
Customer can choose from 12 FDA-approved
Dual Energy applications from characterization
to treatment planning without any dose penalty.
$45K per year, incremental
revenue based on the ability
to image three more patients
per week.
$225,000
Routine to
Complex Pediatric
Patients
3
Scan additional pediatric patients due to
innovations including the ability to stop patient
motion, thus eliminating the need for sedation
while at the same time improving image quality
and reducing dose.
$30K per year, incremental
revenue based on time savings
and the ability to image two
additional patients per week.
$150,000
Excellence in
Imaging of
Morbidly Obese
3, 8
Attract additional bariatric patients with system
enhancements including ability to handle
660-lb. table weight*, 200 kW generator and
78-cm gantry opening.
$15K per year, combination
of incremental revenue and
savings based on the ability to
attract one additional patient
per week and no patient
exclusion.
$75,000
$825,000
Resale Value
5
The Definition Flash scanner offers the highest
value in the industry.
The value over the lifetime
represents the difference
between the value of the
Flash over the value of an
older generation scanner
after 5 years.
$150,000
Operational
Excellence
syngo Evolve
6
Computer and software upgrade in 36 months
after the installation for customers under the
Siemens service contract.
Robust performance and
access to new features and
applications.
$100,000
Unlimited X-ray
Tube Coverage
During Warranty
7
Customers under Siemens Service Contract
receive unlimited X-ray tube coverage during
warranty period.
Cost avoidance in the unlikely
event of tube failure during
warranty period.
$70,000
$320,000
78-cm gantry
3
Comfortable scan without IQ compromises.
Increased ability to image claustrophobic and
obese patients and patients experiencing pain.
$15K per year, combination
of incremental revenue and
savings based on the ability to
attract one additional patient
per week and no patient
exclusion.
$75,000
Workflow
Excellence
No Breath Hold
3
Patients who cannot hold their breath
(including trauma, intubated, or uncooperative)
can now be scanned.
$15K per year, incremental
revenue based on time savings
and the ability to image four
additional patients per week.
$300,000
No sedation
3
Eliminate the need for sedation on a variety
of patients (including pediatric patients)
without compromise to image quality and at
lowest possible dose.
$15K per year, incremental
revenue based on time savings
and the ability to image two
additional patients per week.
$150,000
$525,000
Flash ROI Disclaimers
1. The analysis is provided as a tool to assist the customer in understanding various healthcare market scenarios and in planning for future equipment
acquisitions. In no event does Siemens make (i) any express or implied warranties with respect to any use of this tool or (ii) any guarantees regarding
actual results (e.g., profits, cash flow, or return on investment), which will vary based on numerous factors outside the control of Siemens. In
addition, actual revenues and expenses will vary depending on the customers specific operating costs, types and number of procedures performed,
reimbursement amounts, and other factors. Prior to the expansion of service and the acquisition of any medical equipment, the customer should
consider seeking independent advice (including financial and legal advice) with respect to current and future demand for healthcare services as well
as the assumptions necessary to complete the analysis set forth in this tool.
2. Lifetime-value calculation based on 5-year ownership of the CT scanner.
3. Based on additional patient(s) per week based on 50 working weeks per year and $300 average per patient reimbursement. This average dollar value
is for illustrative purposes only. Providers are responsible for accurate coding and submission of claims according to payer requirements.
4. Complete Dose Protection based on one additional patient per week based on 50 working weeks per year and $300 average per patient
reimbursement.
5. Resale value potential revenue represents estimate of higher value in five years based on the future upgradeability and age of the platform.
6. syngo Evolve based on market value of similar hardware and software upgrade.
7. Unlimited X-ray Tube Coverage during warranty Cost avoidance due to full coverage during the warranty.
8. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/One-out-of-five-diabetic-morbidly-obese-study/articleshow/5263765.cms