Take the Lead in CT

SOMATOM Sensation 40
SOMATOM Sensation 64
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 “Imaging of this

quality,
sharpness,
and speed
gives us the opportunity
to study the human anatomy at a level
that has only been dreamt about.”

Werner A. Bautz, MD, Chairman, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

at the University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

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 Take the

Lead in CT

Siemens Medical Solutions has been the leader in CT innovation for over 30 years. Once again, we demonstrate

our leadership in technology and advanced applications with the introduction of our new flagship products,

the SOMATOM® Sensation 40 and the SOMATOM Sensation 64. Our customer-focused philosophy has always

been to continually integrate cutting-edge, imaging applications into daily clinical practice. With the high-end

SOMATOM Sensation scanners, we continue this tradition and firmly establish a new industry benchmark for

diagnostic excellence. A significant improvement in visualization of the finest details is what physicians expect

from the latest CT technology: The SOMATOM Sensation perfectly meets this requirement by pushing the

boundaries of temporal and spatial resolution to a new level, with previously unachievable image quality.

At Siemens, yesterday’s vision is today’s reality – both SOMATOM Sensation 40 and SOMATOM Sensation 64

provide breathtaking image sharpness and clarity, combined with the simplicity and speed of seamless

integrated workflow.

The SOMATOM Sensation 40 provides access to Siemens’ revolutionary z-Sharp™ Technology, while the SOMATOM

Sensation 64 takes you to the peak of clinical perfomance. Empowered by the Siemens unique STRATON® tube

and z-Sharp Technology, the SOMATOM Sensation 40 and the SOMATOM Sensation 64 allow you to routinely

achieve unprecedented diagnostic detail with the industry’s highest isotropic resolution of below 0.4 millimeter

and fastest rotation time of up to 0.33 seconds. By utilizing the most powerful advanced applications, every

user can routinely image the smallest pathology and finest anatomical structures in just a few seconds. Additionally,

the optimized workflow enhances clinical performance while maintaining patient focus and comfort.

Invest in the future. Experience first-hand what it means to have the industry’s most innovative CT scanner

and achieve a quantum leap in CT diagnosis with the SOMATOM Sensation. Take the Lead in CT!

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Available functionality depends on system configuration.
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 SOMATOM
Sensation 40
Get Access to
z-Sharp Technology

Unprecedented Image Quality and Detail

Obtain 40 slices per rotation with previously unknown

sharpness, diagnostic detail and clarity with the

industry’s highest routine isotropic CT resolution of

below 0.4 mm voxel size – enabled by the

revolutionary z-Sharp Technology.

Benchmark in Speed

Routinely scan a submillimeter peripheral runoff study

in around 20 seconds* with the 0 MHU STRATON and

its extremely fast CT rotation of up to 0.37 seconds.

Seamless Workflow

Enhance clinical performance and dramatically reduce

post-processing time by up to 30%* with Speed4D™

Technology.

Leading-edge Clinical Applications

Increase diagnostic confidence and expand your

clinical spectrum with a full range of advanced syngo®

applications.

Available functionality depends on system configuration.

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* Results may vary. Data on file.
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 SOMATOM
Sensation 64
Experience the Peak
of Clinical Performance

Unprecedented Image Quality and Detail Seamless Workflow

Obtain 64 slices per rotation with previously unknown Enhance clinical performance and dramatically reduce
sharpness, diagnostic detail and clarity with the post-processing time by up to 30%* with Speed4D™
industry’s highest routine isotropic CT resolution of Technology.
below 0.4 mm voxel size – enabled by the

revolutionary z-Sharp Technology. Leading-edge Clinical Applications

Increase diagnostic confidence and expand your

Benchmark in Speed
clinical spectrum with a full range of advanced syngo
Routinely scan a submilimeter thorax in only applications.
4 seconds* and utilize ultimate performance for all

ECG gated scans with the 0 MHU STRATON achieving

the industry’s fastest CT rotation of 0.33 seconds.

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* Results may vary. Data on file. Available functionality depends on system configuration.
 Scan length 350 mm
Scan time 6.0 s
kV 120 kV
Effective mAs 150 mAs
Rotation time 0.37 s
Slice collimation 64 x 0.6 mm
Pitch 1.2
Resolution 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 mm

Scan length 136 mm

Scan time 11 s
kV 120 kV
Effective mAs 567 mAS
Rotation time 0.37 s
Slice collimation 64 x 0.6 mm
Resolution 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 mm

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Scan length 285 mm
Scan time 6.0 s
kV 120 kV
Effective mAs 148 mAs
Rotation time 0.5 s
Slice collimation 64 x 0.6 mm
Pitch 1.2
Resolution 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 mm

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 Unprecedented

Image Quality,
Detail and Speed
The SOMATOM Sensation 40 and the SOMATOM

Sensation 64 firmly establish a new benchmark

for diagnostic excellence. They place the latest and

most innovative technology into your hands while

integrating seamless workflow with a broad portfolio

of advanced clinical applications.

These cutting-edge systems utilize the revolutionary

z-Sharp Technology, with the unique STRATON

X-ray tube, Double z-Sampling, and the Ultra Fast

Ceramic (UFC™) detector, resulting in unprecedented

detail and speed. These technologies double the scan

information without an increase in dose. This enables

up to 64-slice acquisition for all applications with

the industry’s highest isotropic resolution of below

0.4 mm voxel size.

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 The unique, proprietary 0 MHU STRATON X-ray tube Additionally, the SOMATOM Sensation provides

revolutionizes CT imaging. The tube’s direct anode a full range of clinically proven, advanced syngo

cooling eliminates the need for heat storage capacity, applications. One example is the LungCARE software

permitting a compact design that enables the with Nodule Enhanced Viewing – the world’s first

industry’s fastest CT rotation time of 0.33 seconds second-reader tool for computer assisted, automatic

for all applications. display of suspicious pulmonary nodules.

The SOMATOM Sensation also utilizes the newly SOMATOM Sensation 40 and the SOMATOM

developed Speed4D Technology with its paradigm Sensation 64 allows you to take full advantage of

shifts in CT tube design, dose optimization and unprecedented image quality, detail, and speed.

workflow management. It enables the automation Take the Lead in CT!

of complex imaging processes and provides consistent,

high quality results in a minimum amount of time.

CARE Dose4D™ automatically adjusts the tube current

in real-time to reduce dose up to 66 %* while

maintaining optimal image quality. WorkStream4D™

directly generates diagnostic images in any desired

plane, thus eliminating time consuming, manual

reconstruction steps.

Available functionality depends on system configuration.

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* Results may vary. Data on file.
 z-Sharp
Technology –
See the Difference

Siemens‘ unique z-Sharp Technology provides

CT images with previously unknown sharpness, Cathode Anode

diagnostic detail, clarity and speed.

Heat
z-Sharp Technology, utilizing STRATON, Double

z-Sampling and the UFC Detector, enables pitch

independent visualization of below 0.4 mm isotropic

voxels with a corresponding elimination of spiral 1

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artifacts.
Cooling oil
The unique STRATON X-ray tube utilizes an electron

beam that is accurately and rapidly deflected, creating

Pitch 1.0 1.5 1.0
two precise focal spots alternating 4,640 times per
z-axis Center Center 100 mm
second. This doubles the X-ray projections reaching off-center
each detector element. The two overlapping
0.33 mm
projections result in an oversampling in the z-direction,

known as Double z-Sampling. The resulting 0.36 mm

measurements interleave half a detector slice

0.38 mm
width, doubling the scan information without a
0.42 mm
corresponding increase in dose. Siemens’ proprietary,

high-speed Ultra Fast Ceramic (UFC) Detector enables Catphan measurement demonstrates technical
a virtually simultaneous readout of two projections high-contrast resolution. Up to 0.33 mm voxel size
is clearly visible.
for each detector element resulting in up to 64-slice

acquisition.

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Unique z-Sharp Technology

Alternating focal spots

1 2
STRATON tube
0.6 mm

Over-
sampling

0.6 mm

32-slice detector*

64-channel acquisition electronics*

• Industry’s highest, routine isotropic resolution of • 40 slices per rotation readout on the
below 0.4 mm voxel size at any pitch, at any position SOMATOM Sensation 40.
within the scan field.
• 64 slices per rotation readout on the
• Previously unknown sharpness and clarity with SOMATOM Sensation 64.

complete spiral artifact elimination.

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* SOMATOM Sensation 64
 STRATON
A Paradigm Shift
in X-ray Tube Technology

Conventional X-ray tubes utilize a rotating anode • Direct oil cooling of the anode.

mounted in a vacuum. The poor heat exchange

• 0 MHU anode heat storage capacity.
between the anode and the cooling oil, results in a

slow cooling rate and anode heat buildup, therefore, • Extremely high cooling rate of 5.0 MHU/min.

requiring large anodes capable of storing high

• Compact design enables rotation time
amounts of heat. Instead of an oversized tube, the
of up to 0.33 s.
Siemens proprietary STRATON uses innovative, direct

anode cooling, eliminating the need for heat storage • Routine submillimeter scanning with up to 87 mm/s.

capacity. The resulting compact design enables the

• Optimized image quality for all patient examinations.
industry’s fastest CT rotation time of 0.33 seconds.
• Imaging without conventional mA limitations –

80 and 100 kV scan modes for increased ionized

contrast visualization while reducing dose.

• Elimination of cooling delays, maximizing patient

throughput.

• One-year full warranty, not limited by scan-seconds

or patient volume.

• Significantly longer tube life reduces life-cycle costs.

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Available functionality depends on system configuration.
Conventional tube design

Slow heat exchange

Anode within vacuum

Cooling oil

Conventional anode cools down slowly after exposure

STRATON tube

Anode in direct contact

with cooling oil

Cooling oil
Fastest heat exchange

STRATON never accumulates heat during exposure

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 Speed4D
Technology –
When Time is of the Essence

Speed4D Technology, including the unique STRATON CARE Dose4D – Minimal dose, maximum quality,

X-ray tube, CARE Dose4D, WorkStream4D and and fully automated

InSpace4D™, provides significant performance

The automated tube current adjustment of
enhancements. This technology sets new benchmarks
CARE Dose4D in real-time optimizes clinical results
in imaging and workflow as well as in data and dose
while significantly reducing dose.
management.

• Achieve the best diagnostic image quality at the

lowest possible dose, independent of patient size

and anatomy.

• CARE Dose4D (fully automated dose management)

provides up to 66 %* dose reduction compared

to fixed mA examinations for adults and children,

as proven in scientific studies.

• Increased efficiency, since no user time is spent on

individual protocol selection and optimization.

• Real-time adjustment of tube current with

unmatched dynamics (500 mA/100 ms).

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* Results may vary. Data on file.
 Scan with Reduced dose Real-time
constant mA level based on angular dose
topogram modulation

X-ray
dose

Slice position

580 mA

30 mA

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 WorkStream4D – Revolution in 3D and 4D imaging • Reduction of data volume by up to a factor of 10,

workflow since virtually all diagnostic information is captured

in 3D-slices.
WorkStream4D directly generates axial, sagittal,

coronal or double-oblique images from standard • With images directly reconstructed from raw data,
scanning protocols resulting in an elimination of optimal image quality is assured for all slice planes.
manual reconstruction steps.
• Image reconstruction occurs parallel to scan

acquisition.

• Full raw data reconstruction functionality at multiple

workplaces.

Conventional Workflow

Scan Reconstruct & Reformat Read

Time

WorkStream4D

Scan Read
Time

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InSpace4D – Real-time volume reading – in space

and time

syngo InSpace4D is the interactive volume

visualization application of choice for radiologists

and other clinical specialists. Performing real-time

diagnosis is possible with intervention planning

directly from volume data.

• Evaluation of the beating heart in space and time.

• Real-time navigation through moving anatomy.

• Volume reading for diagnosis and pre-surgical

planning.

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 “The Siemens

Workplaces
InSpace with
provide spectacular
3D images
from MDCT scan datasets. I don’t have to do any
image editing, and I can

easily create avi digital movie files,

DICOM images or TIFF files for the referring physicians.
The 3D visualization we provide helps our referring
surgeons plan many complex surgical procedures.”

Brian Herts, MD, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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 Reliable, Efficient, Intelligent

CT-Workplaces

Navigator

The Navigator is designed to give you intelligent,

reliable workflow for data acquisition, image

reconstruction and routine post-processing at the

CT scanner. Built on our unique syngo platform, the

Navigator is intuitive and user friendly. With our

integrative WorkStream4D concept, the Navigator

provides unmatched speed and efficiency, facilitating

simultaneous acquisition and reconstruction at a

single workplace. With access to a comprehensive

portfolio of syngo clinical applications, the Navigator

helps you achieve seamless integration of your

diagnostic workflow.

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Wizard LEONARDO

The Wizard is an optional dedicated CT post-processing LEONARDO is a CT and multi-modality, post-processing

workplace that provides instant access to image and workplace. LEONARDO is based on our unique syngo

scan data via a shared database with the Navigator. platform and is intuitive and user friendly. It is ideally

What’s more, the Wizard can be flexibly located up suited to managing clinical diagnostic workflow

to 100 m from the CT scanner, allowing fast access anywhere within the clinical environment. Radiologists

to patient data when and where it’s needed. This and clinicians benefit from access not only to state-

syngo workplace provides intuitive and user friendly of-the-art CT syngo clinical applications, but also

workflow tools, including our WorkStream4D concept. syngo applications for Nuclear Medicine, Radiation

Designed for maximum workflow integration and Therapy, MRI, Angiography and Fluoroscopy imaging

efficiency, WorkStream4D facilitates both image modalities. LEONARDO provides the unique advantage

reconstruction and 3D post-processing at one of an efficient, multi-modality, diagnostic workflow

workplace. With access to our comprehensive at a single workplace. LEONARDO combines reliable

portfolio of CT clinical applications, the Wizard data management and excellent clinical performance,

can be customized to further enhance clinical that allows you to capitalize on a seamless integrated

performance. And as your clinical needs expand, workflow, helping you optimize cost and efficiency

you can also benefit from the added workflow throughout your radiology environment.

flexibility of an additional Wizard.

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 syngo Colonography

syngo LungCARE with NEV

syngo InSpace4D

syngo Perfusion

HeartView CT

syngo Calcium Scoring

syngo 3D Vessel View

Clinical
Applications
at a Glance
syngo Argus

CARE Bolus

CARE Dose4D

CARE Vision

syngo Osteo

syngo Pulmo

syngo Advanced 3D

syngo Image Fusion

syngo Fly Through

syngo Dental

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syngo Vessel View – Sophisticated vascular

diagnosis tool

Automated whole-body vessel segmentation

with intuitive measurement tools for stenosis

quantification.

• Whole-body vessel analysis.

• Automated vessel segmentation and extraction.

• Dedicated workflow for coronary arteries.

• Intuitive measurement tools and stenosis

quantification.

• Real-time updating of cross sectional views.

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 syngo LungCARE CT – Dedicated solutions for

automated lesion identification

syngo LungCARE CT is designed to support you in

confirming the presence of lung lesions in low dose

chest scans.

• Efficient diagnosis of lung nodules.

- Automated identification and follow-up support

of early-stage pulmonary nodules.

• syngo LungCARE CT Nodule Enhanced Viewing

(NEV)*:

- Computer assisted identification of lung nodules.

- Virtual second-reader support.

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* Optional
syngo Colonography CT – Rapid evaluation of colon

polyps and lesions

Multislice CT virtual colonography enables the use of

low dose scan protocols for accurate visualization of
clinically significant polyps, frequent prestages of
colorectal cancer.

• Only 10 min from loading to reporting without any

pre- and path planning.

• Simultaneous real-time reading of prone and supine

data for follow up support.

• Fully automated colon segmentation and path

creation.

• CT colonography exam has the added advantage of

enabling imaging and assessment of surrounding
tissue and organs, providing valuable information
for staging purposes.
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 syngo Perfusion CT – Solution for stroke diagnosis

and brain tumor perfusion

syngo Perfusion CT allows for the evaluation of

dynamic cerebral CT data and the imaging of blood

brain barrier disruptions in brain tumors.

• Fast, clinically validated assessment of cerebral

perfusion defects.

• Immediate differential diagnosis of acute

ischemic stroke.

• Complete stroke assessment in less than 15 min*

from scan through diagnosis.

• Evaluation of brain tumor perfusion – differential

diagnosis in 1 min.*

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* Results may vary. Data on file.
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 “It is my pleasure to see the delivery of

customer
care
from Siemens. We can feel that Siemens
made a great effort to maximize

customer satisfaction
– not only on the product itself
but on all the other areas.”

Chris DeAngelo, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, North Carolina, USA

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 Life. Get the
most from Your
SOMATOM

Life is the unique customer care solution that helps

you get the most from your CT investment. From the

moment of your purchase, Life surrounds you with

an array of programs and support that enables the

continuous development of your skills, productivity,

and technology. Allowing you to broaden your

capabilities. Increase profitability. And take patient

care to the next level.

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 Get connected
to Siemens Remote Service
to take full advantage

of all Life services

Siemens Remote Service LifeNet

powered by Siemens Remote Service

Siemens Remote Service (SRS) is the efficient

and comprehensive infrastructure for the complete LifeNet is a unique information and service portal.

spectrum of medical equipment-related remote It is integrated in the syngo user interface and

services. Services, which formerly required on-site based on a Siemens Remote Service connection.

visits, are now available via data transfer. You can easily access the portal directly from your

Navigator or Wizard CT console.

Various remote services guarantee you maximum

system availability and continuous support in your

daily work routine with LifeNet.

Siemens Remote Service is designed to maintain

a high level of patient data confidentiality and

integrity. It employs sophisticated authentication and

authorization procedures, state-of-the-art encryption

technologies and logging routines together with

strictly enforced organizational measures that ensure

optimal patient data security and access protection.

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LifeNet offers you system- and application-related

information, that you can immediately use, including

such features as FAQ, application guides, clinical

training schedules and more. As a LifeNet user you

will be able to receive many new applications for a

90-day trial period, at no cost and with the option

of future purchase. Additionally a scan protocol

download is available to assure your scan protocols

remain up-to-date.

LifeNet is there to help you to take full advantage

of the potential in your system.

Proven Outcomes. This is what Siemens is helping to deliver right now. Outcomes that result from

truly efficient workflow. Outcomes that improve your bottom line. Outcomes that lead to a level of care

that feels exceptional to the patient and the care provider. Proof positive of the value of integrating medical

technology, IT, management consulting and services. In a way that only Siemens can.

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 The Continuous Development of Your …

…Skills
Acquiring and sharing the knowledge you need

to achieve optimal clinical value

Life helps you get the most value out of your system

by maximizing your clinical know-how. With a full

range of continuous learning programs – from start-

…Technology
up training and application support to clinical training. Keeping you at the technological and clinical
Designed to adapt to your needs, Life lets you learn cutting-edge
online or offline, onsite or offsite – or from our clinical
Life keeps you on top of software and computer
partners in workshops, fellowships, and symposiums.
hardware upgrades and updates. This will help you
Life also offers an exclusive, international user
benefit from the latest workflow improvements,
community where you can exchange best practices.
clinical applications, and diagnostic functions, in

…Productivity addition to the most advanced computer technology.

Life also ensures that you have access to the latest,

Helping you run at peak performance most promising clinical developments that you even
day in and day out try before you buy. And when it’s time to upgrade,

Life helps you make an effortless transition to a new

Life provides a complete and customizable range of
SOMATOM platform.
offerings that cover virtually every facet of system

availability. From safety checks and pro-active remote

services to preventive maintenance, quality assurance,

updates, corrective maintenance and spare parts.

To help you improve performance, Life provides

analytic tools for assessing performance and utilization

data*. With this information, you can support smarter

decisions, maximize uptime, increase patient

throughput, and optimize system utilization.

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* Powered by Siemens Remote Service
On account of certain regional limitations of sales rights
and service availability, we cannot guarantee that all
products included in this brochure are available through
the Siemens sales organization worldwide. Availability
and packaging may vary by country and is subject to
change without prior notice. Some/All of the features
and products described herein may not be available in
the United States.

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.

Siemens reserves the right to modify the design,

packaging, specifications and options described herein
without prior notice. Please contact your local Siemens
sales representative for the most current information.

Note: Any technical data contained in this document

may vary within defined tolerances. Original images
always lose a certain amount of detail when reproduced.

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