Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

[MacRumors]

The Studio Display XDR's medical image calibration feature received FDA clearance, which means radiologists are now able to use the display for viewing medical images.

Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirmed today that U.S. radiologists can connect the Studio Display XDR to a Mac running macOS 26.4 to use DICOM medical imaging presets.

The Studio Display XDR supports DICOM and has a Medical Imaging Calibrator for diagnostic radiology, so radiologists can view images without the need for a single-purpose medical imaging display. The Studio Display XDR is priced at $2,899 with a VESA mount, and it is more affordable than many specialized medical imaging monitors.

Using the Studio Display XDR for radiology requires switching from a standard viewing mode to the radiology viewing mode. Apple will need to get appropriate medical clearance in other countries to expand the radiology feature outside of the United States.

Article Link: Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

 

[Syrianos82]

So I can truthfully look at my latest MRI now?

 

[boswald]

I'd love to walk into an X-ray clinic and see one of these. Great conversation starter for an otherwise dull procedure.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

Oh thank god, the MRI machine in my living room was looking for a new monitor

 

[KPOM]

Too bad the number of independent physicians is dwindling (75% in 2010 to less than 25% now), otherwise, this might have more appeal.

 

[KPOM]

Oh thank god, the MRI machine in my living room was looking for a new monitor

The point is that this is cheaper than a dedicated medical monitor and provides similar functionality. A radiology practice might find it more economical.

 

[diblasio]

Too bad the number of independent physicians is dwindling (75% in 2010 to less than 25% now), otherwise, this might have more appeal.

Thanks,Buzz Killiington!

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I'd love to walk into an X-ray clinic and see one of these. Great conversation starter for an otherwise dull procedure.

While true, the number is starting to shift back, slowly, towards physicians going independent again, or grouping together in an independent practice.

About 1/3 of family physicians are still independent.

 

[boswald]

While true, the number is starting to shift back, slowly, towards physicians going independent again, or grouping together in an independent practice.

Is there one primary reason for this or are there many?

 

[goldmac2006]

This is a great advantage. Now this will be possible in MRI, CT scans control rooms and even x rays/fluoroscopy. Maybe for ultrasound?

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Is there one primary reason for this or are there many?

I work in hospital healthcare. There are a few:

• Insurance reimbursement. Larger organizations can negotiate better rates.
• Malpractice insurance. Employers help cover it, plus they often have a legal department to help.
• Business management. Many physicians don't want the hassle of running their own business.

Friend of mine in an independent family care MD. She barely clears $100k/year when it's all said and done.

 

[boswald]

I work in hospital healthcare. There are a few:

• Insurance reimbursement. Larger organizations can negotiate better rates.
• Malpractice insurance. Employers help cover it, plus they often have a legal department to help.
• Business management. Many physicians don't want the hassle of running their own business.

Thank you for the insight.

 

[Johnstrass2]

Too bad the number of independent physicians is dwindling (75% in 2010 to less than 25% now), otherwise, this might have more appeal.

Maybe... now that many radiologist can work remotely, perhaps they can use this display from their home office

 

[Johnstrass2]

The point is that this is cheaper than a dedicated medical monitor and provides similar functionality. A radiology practice might find it more economical.

As a rule of thumb the mark-up fro medical devices is 10x, so using an off-the-shelf monitor for medical is a great financial win

 

[deevey]

Pretty awesome, and makes the XDR it one the highest resolution, yet cheapest midsize medical monitor on the planet.

For reference the LG 21HQ513D-S is about $5000 (21" 2k) the Ezio 30" 4k is upwards of $12,000 :-O

 

[deevey]

Too bad the number of independent physicians is dwindling (75% in 2010 to less than 25% now), otherwise, this might have more appeal.

Thats a US number I'm assuming.

 

[63W]

How did the world survive all these years on $200 Dell monitors?? /s

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Due to advances in display technology we were able to locate your brain, Sir.

 

[Casshan]

Are there any serious commercial PACS systems that support MacOS on a diagnostic reading station? GE? Philips? Siemens? Sectra?

Horos doesn’t count, I’m talking about manufacturer supported client that a hospital would install and a DI physicist would certify.

 

[parameter]

Is there one primary reason for this or are there many?

In my area, many are going paid-concierge. Most start around $3,000 a quarter (No, I'm not in a rich area of the country).

Absolute insanity at its finest, only possible in the worst sector - healthcare - namely physicians. Evil industry these days, all about $, not the actual care itself.

But, they're only doing this to help patients better! (They say, BS)

 

[russweb72]

Copy and paste your question in to google search or in to chatgpt. 🙄

Intelerad (just acquired by GE) has a mac version.

 

[bzgnyc2]

Are there any serious commercial PACS systems that support MacOS on a diagnostic reading station? GE? Philips? Siemens? Sectra?

Horos doesn’t count, I’m talking about manufacturer supported client that a hospital would install and a DI physicist would certify.

Almost no hospitals in the US use Macs (outside of academic's offices and the marketing/etc department). It wouldn't have been news that Emory is going all in on Macs if it was common.

I suspect in the short-term this be limited to use in a few independent radiology practices (perhaps those using OsiriX).

Then I suspect Apple's goal with this is more about creating future possibilities:
-Full solution support for Emory in the hopes maybe another hospital follow
-Adoption by non-US hospitals that be more open to non-PC/Windows solutions but still looks for FDA clearance in any medical devices as a procurement policy -- or whose government looks for FDA clearance before approving (historically FDA approval has been a global gold standard even if its jurisdiction is limited to the US)

 

[russweb72]

Are there any serious commercial PACS systems that support MacOS on a diagnostic reading station? GE? Philips? Siemens? Sectra?

Horos doesn’t count, I’m talking about manufacturer supported client that a hospital would install and a DI physicist would certify.

Intelerad has a Mac version but it's not as functional as windows version. If the monitor can only perform DICOM calibrations and testing with a Mac, I agree it's kind of pointless for diagnostic interpretation. There are web-based PACS systems, (ONE PACS comes to mind) that this solution may work with and as many of these applications become more cloud-based it may be more viable in the not-too-distant future.

 

[Phineasgage1848]

I'd love to walk into an X-ray clinic and see one of these. Great conversation starter for an otherwise dull procedure.

😂 How would that conversation go? “so is that a Studio Display XDR?” “yes” “cool”

 

[szw-mapple fan]

I'd love to walk into an X-ray clinic and see one of these. Great conversation starter for an otherwise dull procedure.

“Hey doc, nice monitor”
“Thanks”
“…”