Planmed Verity® receives Honorary Mention in a Finnish design competition

The Finnish imaging equipment manufacturer Planmed Oy has received Honorary Mention for its Planmed Verity^® Extremity Scanner, in the Finnish design competition Fennia Prize 2012. The objective of this international design competition for firms and companies is to support the production of high-standard products and services and to promote the competitiveness and internationalization of industry. Alongside high standard design, evaluation criteria include usability, environmental and social responsibility and impact on business.

Planmed Verity^® is designed to find subtle extremity fractures at the first visit to the clinic – fractures that have been the most commonly missed using only 2D radiographs. Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner is a unique solution to the problem with fast 3D imaging at the point of care. It is intended for pre- and postoperative imaging with better resolution, patient adaptability, and significantly lower dose than full-body CTs. Unlike any other 3D imaging device, Planmed Verity also allows weight-bearing imaging of the extremities.
 
As a dedicated extremity scanner, Planmed Verity adapts to the patient with anatomy-specific imaging programs, movements, and trays. Easily adjustable, soft surfaced gantry and motorized positioning trays help in finding a comfortable position for various examination procedures. The adjustable user interfaces and efficient all-in-one workflow are also designed to maximize the operator’s soothing presence for the patient.
 
“Planmed Verity has received a lot of recognition in international design competitions recently. Its design is both welcoming and gentle with a strong personality. The look is enhanced with a tear-drop shaped imaging bore and “The Bite” in the outer rim that helps patient positioning”, states Mr Tapio Laukkanen, Industrial and UI Design Manager with Planmed Oy.
 
The Fennia Prize jury represents the design, business and media communities. The entries are evaluated on the basis of usability, responsibility and business aspects. The core values of design, such as aesthetic properties, suitability to the visual environment and the communication of desired values are prerequisites for success in the competition.
 
Additionally, Planmed Verity recently won Gold in its category and was selected as the “Best-in-Show” in highly recognized Medical Design Excellence Awards 2012. Also, it was awarded the internationally renowned red dot 2012: product design award earlier this year.