Siemens Celebrates First US Installation of MAMMOMAT Inspiration Full-Field Digital Mammography System

Malvern, Pa., February 15, 2011 – Siemens introduces its next generation of digital mammography with the first US installation of its MAMMOMAT® Inspiration at one of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology’s nine locations on Long Island, New York. The Inspiration offers digital screening and diagnostic mammography, stereotactic biopsy, and upgrade capability to future technologies all in one system.

“The installation of the MAMMOMAT Inspiration is a key differentiator in helping us provide our patients the most comfortable mammography experience while capturing high quality clinical images,” explained Steven Mendelsohn, M.D., medical director for Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology. “Even though most people understand the importance of having a mammogram, it is not often considered a pleasant experience and many women put off having the exam. The Inspiration’s unique design and comfort features can help patients in our community feel less intimidated by the exam and could be a driver in helping to encourage them to schedule regular mammograms, which is critical to early breast cancer detection."

source: Siemens Medical