About Mammography Modality
Mammography Imaging Solutions
Mammography is the most important diagnostic imaging modality for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, which remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. The transition from conventional 2D mammography to 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has fundamentally improved screening accuracy, with leading platforms like the Hologic Dimensions 3D detecting 20 to 65% more invasive cancers while reducing unnecessary callbacks by up to 40%.
AR-RAD offers a full spectrum of mammography platforms from every major manufacturer. Our Hologic inventory includes the Selenia Dimensions 3D (available in Dimensions 3000, 5000, 6000, 8000, and 9000 configurations) and the 3Dimensions (Genius) platform with advanced software including C-View, I-View CEM, 3DQuorum, Clarity HD, and Genius AI. We also carry GE Healthcare Senographe Pristina systems known for patient comfort innovation, Fujifilm Aspire Cristalle and AMULET Innovality platforms, and Siemens Healthineers MAMMOMAT systems.
Our mammography specialists help facilities evaluate systems based on patient volume, screening versus diagnostic procedure mix, accreditation requirements, available room dimensions, and capital budget. Whether you need a refurbished Hologic Dimensions 3D starting from approximately $50,000 or a new 3Dimensions system with the complete software suite, AR-RAD provides competitive pricing, MQSA compliance support, turnkey installation, and comprehensive warranty coverage. Every mammography system in our inventory is fully tested against ACR phantom image quality standards before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
AR-RAD carries mammography systems from leading manufacturers including Hologic (Selenia Dimensions 3D, Selenia 2D, Insight FD), GE Healthcare (Senographe series), Fujifilm (Aspire Cristalle, Amulet Innovality), and Siemens (Mammomat). We offer both new and refurbished systems for screening, diagnostic, and interventional breast imaging applications.
Traditional 2D mammography captures a single flat image of compressed breast tissue. 3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis) captures multiple images from different angles during a single compression, creating thin slices that radiologists can review individually. 3D mammography increases invasive cancer detection by 25-40% and reduces false-positive callbacks by 15-20% compared to 2D imaging alone, making it the current standard of care for breast cancer screening.
The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requires all mammography facilities in the United States to meet federal standards for equipment performance, image quality, personnel qualifications, and quality assurance practices. AR-RAD ensures every mammography system we sell meets MQSA requirements, and we provide physicist testing, calibration documentation, and ongoing compliance support to keep your facility accredited.
Some newer 2D mammography systems can be upgraded to 3D tomosynthesis through software and hardware modifications, though eligibility depends on the specific model and manufacturer. Older analog or early digital systems cannot be upgraded. Contact our team with your current system details for an assessment of upgrade feasibility versus purchasing a refurbished 3D unit.
Installation includes site preparation, equipment delivery and assembly, electrical connections, radiation safety setup, PACS/RIS integration, MQSA physicist testing, and comprehensive training for radiologists, technologists, and QA staff. Most mammography installations are completed within 2 to 5 days once the site is prepared. AR-RAD manages every step of the process.
