The five-in-one flagship — CT, DR, fluoroscopy, dental panoramic and DSA with a 3.8 s scan and 0.14 mm slices.
Product Overview
Vetist 5 is the flagship O-shaped veterinary cone-beam CT (CBCT) system from Rayvision Medical. It adds DSA to CT, static DR, fluoroscopy and dental panoramic imaging, and shortens the CT scan to 3.8 s with 0.14 mm minimum slice thickness.
The 42 cm diameter × 72 cm length field of view scans small and medium patients head to tail in one pass and covers patients up to 60 kg without repositioning. Dedicated modes for exotic species and bone imaging, region-of-interest refocusing and database-assisted reporting extend the system across general, specialist and exotic caseloads.
Key Features
- 5-in-1 imaging — CT, static DR, fluoroscopy, dental panoramic and DSA dynamic subtraction.
- 3.8 s CT scan — 0.14 mm minimum slice thickness and pixel size, 1000 reconstructed slices, 45 fps detector frame rate.
- Large-FOV imaging mode — 42 cm diameter × 72 cm length; single-pass whole-body scans and patients up to 60 kg.
- CT-AIR breath-hold platform — standard on Vetist 5; holds the patient at end-inspiration to eliminate motion artefact.
- Automated triple-phase contrast capture — contrast tracking triggers arterial, venous and delayed phases automatically, from empirical values or manual settings.
- Exotic-species diagnostic mode — fast screening, standard and high-resolution protocols for small mammals, avian and reptile patients.
- Dual-field bone imaging — small-FOV high-definition mode for fine bone detail; large-FOV balanced mode for whole-skeleton assessment.
- ROI refocusing and Smart MAR — automatic region-of-interest detection with secondary refocusing; spectral calibration and AI algorithms suppress metal artefact.
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Technical Specifications — Gantry
| Gantry structure | O-shaped gantry |
| Aperture | 80 cm (31.5″) |
| Nominal power | 15 kW |
| Input power | (220 ±22) VAC |
| Tube heat capacity | 150 kJ |
| Maximum tube voltage | 120 kV |
| Tube power | 15 kW |
Technical Specifications — Scan Parameters
| Reconstructed slices | 1000 |
| Minimum slice thickness | 0.14 mm |
| Minimum pixel size | 0.14 mm |
| Detector matrix | 3072 × 3072 |
| Detector frame rate | 45 fps |
| CT scan time | 3.8 s |
| Maximum FOV (L × W) | 72 × 42 cm (28.3″ × 16.5″) |
| Large-FOV mode patient range | Up to 60 kg |
Technical Specifications — Imaging Modes and Software
| CT | 3.8 s scan, 0.14 mm slices, CT-AIR breath-hold |
| DR | Edge enhancement, multiple processing algorithms, TPLO / VHS / TTA measurement tools |
| Fluoroscopy (dynamic DR) | Real-time dynamic enhancement, up to 1 minute continuous exposure |
| Dental panoramic | Full-arch panoramic; custom anchor points, MIP, simulated X-ray, tooth cross-section slicing, refocused layer redefinition |
| DSA | Dynamic subtraction to visualise vascular dynamics |
| Scan modes | Soft tissue, large FOV, dual-field bone, exotic species, large animal, full-scene region-specific |
| Post-processing | MIP / MinIP, 3D volume rendering, bone / soft-tissue / lung filters, image denoising, perceptual ROI refocusing |
| Artefact and dose | Spectral correction, Smart MAR, smart dose management |
| Reporting | Database-assisted reporting system |
Clinical Applications
| Region | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Head & neck | Cerebral oedema, brain haemorrhage, sinusitis, otitis, mastoid effusion, nasopharyngeal stenosis, tracheal narrowing |
| Dental | Periodontitis, periapical abscess, alveolar bone atrophy, oral cysts, tooth root resorption |
| Thoracic | Pulmonary oedema, pulmonary nodules, interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary inflammation |
| Abdominal | Abdominal wall inflammation, peritoneal effusion, urography, renal imaging, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, renal sclerosis |
| Vascular | Abdominal triple-phase angiography, peripheral arterial thrombosis, vascular stenosis |
| Spinal | Myelography, disc protrusion, vertebral imaging, spondylosis, thoracic vertebral fracture |
| Oncology | Thyroid, nasal, ovarian, renal and adrenal tumours |
| Other | Arthritis, thoracic duct imaging, peritoneal calcification |
Clinical Case Highlights
- Prostatic cyst — Enlarged internal and external iliac lymph nodes; the prostate was symmetrically enlarged with relatively uniform enhancement and multiple rim-enhancing cystic structures.
- Dental reconstruction — High-resolution dental images with artefact correction show fine structures such as the pulp cavity and periodontal ligament.
- Automated triple-phase scan — Arterial, venous and delayed phases captured in one scan for phase-by-phase lesion comparison.
- Exotic species — The exotic-species mode addresses uneven tissue density and small organ size in hamsters, chinchillas, lizards, chelonians and avian patients.
Site Planning and Installation
Vetist 5 is a fixed installation in a shielded room.
Power and Environment
| Supply voltage | Single-phase (220 ±22) VAC |
| Supply internal resistance | ≤ 0.5 Ω |
| Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Power capacity | ≥ 15 kVA |
| Power cable | 6 mm² |
| Shielded room | 3 mm lead equivalent |
| Operating temperature | 10 °C – 35 °C |
| Relative humidity | 30 % – 75 % RH, non-condensing |
| Atmospheric pressure | 700 – 1060 hPa |
| Wall clearance | ≥ 30 cm around the system |
Shielded Room Preparation
Room requirements from the manufacturer’s CT installation-conditions guide; a site survey confirms the final layout.
| Room area | Minimum 3 × 3 m; 3.5 × 3.5 m recommended |
| Room height | ≥ 2 m |
| Door opening | ≥ 1 m wide for whole-unit entry (≥ 0.85 m with the main-unit covers removed); ≥ 1.8 m high |
| Wall shielding | 240 mm clay brick + 20 mm protective coating, or any construction equal to 3 mm lead; concrete walls ≥ 240 mm |
| Floor / ceiling shielding | Ground floor: ceiling 3 mm Pb. Intermediate floors: floor and ceiling 3 mm Pb. Top floor: floor 3 mm Pb |
| Floor | Level concrete, foundation depth > 120 mm, flatness ≤ 2 mm, load capacity > 500 kg/m²; ground floor preferred |
| Delivery route | Ramps < 5°; use a forklift or lifting equipment for steeper access |
| Observation window | Standard lead glass 400 × 600 × 15 mm in a 405 × 605 mm opening, supported by 40 × 60 mm square tube |
| Cable entry | Ø 50 mm hole near the operator console |
| Electrical | Dedicated circuit breaker; voltage stabiliser if mains deviates more than ±10 %; UPS where outages are frequent |
| Signage | Radiation warning sign and exposure indicator light outside the room door |
Workflow Notes
- Acquisition modes: speed, high-precision and half-fan large-field CBCT, plus fluoroscopy and DR exposures.
- The large-FOV mode scans the full spine or the entire thorax and abdomen with fewer repositioning steps — useful for trauma and whole-body screening.
- Hospital name and logo, and operator accounts, are configured in service mode.
- Smart dose management presets scan parameters to limit exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
Package Contents
- 1 × CT main unit (gantry)
- 1 × Patient table
- 1 × Operator control console with control cable
- 1 × Acquisition and reconstruction workstation — computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse
- 1 × Software licence dongle (USB)
- 1 × Emergency stop switch (fitted to the gantry side panel)
- Power and interconnection cables
Shipped in two wooden crates: CT main unit and patient table.
Downloads
Product brochures and technical documentation are available on request — contact IWA.
Why Choose Vetist 5
- Workflow efficiency — 3.8 s scans, single-pass whole-body coverage and automated triple-phase capture shorten contrast and trauma studies.
- Clinical accuracy — 0.14 mm slices, dual-field bone imaging, ROI refocusing and Smart MAR sharpen fine-structure and post-operative assessment.
- Practice economics — Five modalities and dedicated exotic, bone and large-animal modes let one system serve the full caseload.
Warranty and Support
1-year whole-system warranty. Extended warranty is available for purchase — contact IWA for terms and service coverage in your region.
Installation is carried out against the manufacturer’s installation manual: the main unit and patient table are connected, the console and workstation are cabled, and scanning, reconstruction, fluoroscopy and DR acquisition are verified before handover.
FAQ
Q: How does Vetist 5 differ from Vetist 3?
Vetist 5 scans in 3.8 s (Vetist 3: 4.5 s) with 0.14 mm slices and pixels (Vetist 3: 0.2 mm), a 45 fps detector, and adds DSA, exotic-species mode, dual-field bone imaging, ROI refocusing and database-assisted reporting.
Q: What is the largest patient it can scan?
The large-FOV mode (42 cm diameter × 72 cm length) is clinically applicable to patients up to 60 kg.
Q: Can it image exotic species?
Yes. The exotic-species diagnostic mode provides fast screening, standard and high-resolution protocols for small mammals, avian and reptile patients.
Q: What room does it need?
A shielded room of 3 mm lead equivalent, at least 3 × 3 m (3.5 × 3.5 m recommended), a single-phase (220 ±22) VAC supply of ≥ 15 kVA on a dedicated breaker, and 30 cm clearance around the system.
Q: What warranty applies?
1-year whole-system warranty, with extended warranty available for purchase.
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