NEC Display Solutions Receives FDA Clearance for Diagnostic Monitor

Commercial LCD display and projector solutions provider NEC Display Solutions of America Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) market clearance of its 24-inch MultiSync MD242C2 referral-grade, widescreen display for diagnostic review applications in healthcare organizations.

The 2.3-megapixel, 24-inch display with IPS panel is designed to provide precise color reproduction and wide viewing angles. Factory-calibrated uniformity control provides accurate imaging across the screen, the company claims.

In addition, the display includes out-of-the-box calibration to the DICOM grayscale display function for luminance. An integrated front sensor constantly monitors and adjusts brightness to maintain the factory DICOM GSDF calibration. The MD242C2 also includes a human presence sensor that can automatically dim the screen to conserve power and display life as well as a Quick QA function for checking DICOM conformance without a computer. The monitor’s stand has four-way ergonomic functionality, including height-adjust, swivel, tilt and pivot.

“The MD242C2 diagnostic display is the latest in the NEC MultiSync Medical Series to receive FDA market clearance designation,” said Art Marshall, product manager of Professional and Medical Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “Healthcare professionals have a fully-featured review display that is able to keep pace with their rigorous work requirements.”

The MD242C2 display offers a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1200 native resolution, and 180 cd/m2 of calibrated brightness. Its 14-bit lookup tables provide 1,024 levels of gray out of a palette of 3,826. The display meets the needs of healthcare facilities requiring consistent and accurate medical imaging using Picture Archiving and Communication System.

The display also offers DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA inputs, plus a built-in three-port USB Hub with DisplaySync Pro. The MD242C2 feature set includes:

• — 24-inch IPS panel and 2.3-megapixel resolution with wide viewing angles
• — 1000:1 contrast ratio
• — 1920 x 1200 native resolution
• — 180 cd/m² calibrated brightness (350 cd/m² typical brightness)
• — Factory calibrations to the DICOM grayscale function for luminance
• — Quick QA Test feature for an easy DICOM conformance check
• — GammaCompMD™ QA software for worry-free calibration and conformance to the DICOM standard
• — 14-bit internal lookup table (LUT), which provides for more finely detailed, high-definition rendering of color images and crisper display of even the most delicate shadings
• — Integrated three port USB 2.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro, which easily connects to peripherals
• — DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA inputs
• — 150mm height adjustability in landscape orientation (103mm in portrait), as well as pivot, tilt and swivel
• — Medical certifications, including UL60950-1, UL60601-1 with FDA 510(k) clearance
• — Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• — Five-year limited warranty with Advanced Overnight Exchange

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America designs and provides desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops visual technology and customer-focused solutions for various markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage.