Siemens Healthineers, a leading medical technology company, has announced the local manufacturing of its Multix Impact E digital radiography X-ray machine in India.
The company in a press statement on Tuesday said that the Multix Impact E, designed for intuitive operation and low-dose quality imaging, will now be produced at Siemens Healthineers' Bengaluru factory. This facility already manufactures mobile C-arms, CT, and MRI systems, and the addition of the Multix Impact E will further bolster its production capabilities.
In India, diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tuberculosis (TB), and road injuries remain significant health challenges. X-rays are crucial diagnostic tools for detecting bone fractures, chest anomalies, and infectious diseases like TB. The locally manufactured Multix Impact E will play a vital role in addressing these health issues by providing essential diagnostic capabilities.
Hariharan Subramanian, Managing Director of Siemens Healthcare Private Limited, emphasised the importance of this development, stating, "Our focus on local manufacturing and commitment to patient safety underscores our purpose to pioneer healthcare solutions for everyone, everywhere, sustainably."
Tisha Boatman, Senior Vice President of Global Access to Care at Siemens Healthineers, added, “By manufacturing the Multix Impact E digital X-ray locally, we are making basic healthcare more accessible in low-resource settings in India, building capacities, and achieving wider access to care.”
