DMS Stratos DR Bone Densitometer: 2D Fan Beam DXA for High-Volume Imaging
Authorized DMS Imaging bone density equipment supplier. The DMS Stratos DR is the high end member of the DMS densitometry range, built for hospital radiology departments and busy imaging centers that need to move a high volume of bone density and body composition exams without sacrificing image quality. It is the answer for facilities that have outgrown a routine pencil beam densitometer and need faster acquisition, a larger detector, and a connected multi-user environment.
The Stratos DR is built around 2D-Fan Beam technology. Rather than passing a single narrow beam across the patient, it fans multiple X-ray beams that are captured by a 256-element multi-array detector arranged in a four line, 64-element configuration. This design acquires data across a wide area at once, which is how the Stratos DR completes a scan of an anatomical site in as little as 15 seconds while delivering high resolution images. Every unit measures bone mineral density with T-score and Z-score per site, runs FRAX fracture risk assessment, supports 3D-DXA femur modelling, and performs full body composition analysis, all from one fast and precise platform.
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2D Fan Beam Technology, a 256-Element Detector, and 15-Second Scans
Three capabilities set the Stratos DR apart from a conventional bone densitometer. A 2D fan beam acquisition path, a large 256 element multi-array detector, and scan times measured in seconds rather than minutes. Full technical detail is in the expandable sections below.
2D-Fan Beam: fans multiple X-ray beams across the patient instead of a single narrow beam, capturing a wide area in a single pass for faster acquisition and high image resolution
256-Element Multi-Array Detector: a four line, 64-element detector acquires data simultaneously across a wide field, the engineering behind the speed and clarity of the Stratos DR
High Image Quality: clean, high resolution images with strong diagnostic value, supported by color mapping that helps clinicians explain results to patients
BMD Output: bone mineral density in grams per square centimetre with T-score and Z-score calculated per site
Standard Scan Regions: lumbar spine L1 to L5, femur, dual femur, and forearm cover every routine bone densitometry site
3D-DXA Modelling: optional 3D-DXA uses routine BMD images to build a 3D model of the femur and separates cortical from trabecular bone, validated against QCT in a multicentre study
High Speed Scanning: a scan of one anatomical site completes in as little as 15 seconds, which reduces patient wait times and clears imaging backlogs
Low Radiation Dose: fast fan beam acquisition keeps the radiation dose low for patients and lowers occupational exposure for technologists
Connected Experience: import and export through DICOM lets staff review prior scans before an exam and share results across the care team
Multiple Workstations: several users can work on different workstations at once, which suits high volume departments and multi-site networks
Wide Applications: routine osteoporosis screening plus body composition, orthopaedic surgery planning, bone healing measurement, paediatric mode, HSA, DVA, and FRAX
Optimized Workflow Software: an intuitive interface speeds positioning, parameter selection, reporting, and patient follow up
How the DMS Stratos DR compares against a conventional bone density scanner:
The Stratos DR pairs its bone densitometry capability with the full DMS body composition toolkit. Multi-site segmentation reports fat and lean mass across nine regions, including both legs, both arms, both rib sides, the T-spine, the L-spine, and the pelvis. Metabolic outputs cover the Android to Gynoid ratio, Body Mass Index, Fat Mass Index, and Basal Metabolic Rate. A patented algorithm estimates visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue in the android region with results that correlate well to CT, and sarcopenia assessment follows published clinical definitions to track skeletal mass, quality, and strength. Color mapping and patient trending give clinicians a clear way to communicate change over time.
Full Technical Specifications
Complete reference data for capital procurement, RFP submissions, and biomedical review. Radiology directors, purchasing teams, and biomedical engineers rely on this specification set when they evaluate a high volume fan beam DXA system. Expand each category for full detail.
| Technology | 2D-Fan Beam DXA with a 256-element multi-array detector (four line, 64-element configuration) |
| Scan Regions | Lumbar spine (L1-L5), femur, dual femur, forearm, full body |
| BMD Output | Bone mineral density (g/cm²) with T-score and Z-score per site |
| Exam Speed | As fast as 15 seconds per anatomical site |
| Positioning | Computer-assisted easy scan repositioning with laser placement helper |
| FRAX | Integrated fracture risk assessment tool (Sheffield University), available for 50+ countries |
| HSA | Hip Structural Analysis: HAL, FNA, IH, FNAL proximal femur geometry |
| DVA | Digital Vertebral Assessment with GENANT classification (lateral and AP) |
| Orthopaedics Mode | Bone density around prosthetics (knee, elbow, shoulder, hip) with custom ROI |
| Paediatrics Mode | Bone analysis parameters for the young patient population |
| 3D-DXA | Optional integration for 3D femur visualization from standard DXA acquisitions |
| Compartment Analysis | Cortical and trabecular bone compartments assessed separately |
| Clinical Benefit | Detailed bone microstructure insights to support fracture risk assessment and treatment planning |
| Segmentation | 9-region full-body: left/right legs, left/right arms, left/right ribs, T-spine, L-spine, pelvis |
| Color Mapping | Fat, lean, and bone mass color mapping for patient communication and monitoring |
| Metabolic Outputs | Android/Gynoid Ratio, Body Mass Index, Fat Mass Index, Basal Metabolic Rate |
| VAT/SAT Analysis | Patented algorithm estimates visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue (correlated with CT scan results) |
| Sarcopenia | Sarcopenia assessment based on published clinical definitions, tracking skeletal mass, quality, and strength |
| Interface | Intuitive end-user software with patient repositioning tools |
| Reporting | Automated report and letter generation |
| Patient Tracking | Longitudinal patient progress monitoring across appointments |
| Patient Trending | Longitudinal graphs and tables tracking patient data evolution across appointments |
| Reference Population | Facility-specific reference population development in addition to the existing database |
| Automatic Letters | Automatic patient and referring physician letter generation from customizable templates |
| Data Import/Export | Export to PACS/RIS via DICOM; import from competitor equipment to retain full patient history on platform transition |
| DICOM | DICOM compliant for direct PACS integration |
| Footprint | Compact, suitable for small imaging rooms and specialty clinics |
| Data Sharing | Full import/export for referring providers, labs, and electronic records |
Clinical Applications
Deployed wherever speed, patient volume, and image resolution decide the success of a bone density and body composition program, from hospital radiology departments to multi-site imaging networks.
Fifteen second site scans and high resolution bone mineral density with T-score and Z-score per site, with FRAX fracture risk in every report, suit clinics that screen large patient panels.
Fast fan beam acquisition and multiple workstations help busy departments reduce imaging backlogs and keep daily schedules on time.
HSA measures proximal femur geometry such as HAL, FNA, IH, and FNAL, and optional 3D-DXA adds QCT validated cortical and trabecular analysis for precise risk stratification.
Full body fat and lean analysis with metabolic indicators supports endocrinology, sports medicine, and wellness programs from the same DXA appointment.
Orthopaedic mode supports surgery planning, bone density around prosthetics at the knee, elbow, shoulder, and hip, and bone healing measurement with custom region of interest selection.
DICOM import and export with multiple workstations supports multi-site bone density programs and shared reporting across the care team.
DXA Acquisition, Reporting, and DICOM Connectivity
A complete high volume bone densitometry solution designed to integrate into existing clinical infrastructure. Whether a department is expanding capacity or replacing an older dxa machine, the Stratos DR connects directly to PACS and EMR systems and supports several users at once. Expanded workflow details are in the expandable sections below.
Patient positioning is confirmed by the built in assistance system and laser placement helper before each scan. The 2D fan beam and 256 element detector capture a wide area in a single pass, completing a site scan in as little as 15 seconds. Results are available immediately for review, report generation, and PACS routing via DICOM, which keeps a high volume schedule moving.
Several users can work on separate workstations to process patient data at the same time. Clinical reports and patient or referring physician letters generate from customizable templates, patient trending tracks change across appointments, and each facility can build its own reference population alongside the existing database.
Full body composition scans produce fat and lean color maps with regional and total metrics plus metabolic indicators for endocrinology and sports medicine. Automated letters and reports shorten the time between the appointment and results delivery, which supports higher daily volume.
The Stratos DR is DICOM compliant for direct routing to the PACS archive and review workstations. Data from prior appointments imports directly, including records from competitor equipment, so patient history is retained when a department upgrades. Exams import and export across multiple workstations for connected, multi-site operation.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety
FDA cleared for bone mineral density measurement and body composition assessment. The Stratos DR is a CE Class IIb medical device manufactured by APELEM and designed in France by DMS Imaging, the European leader in bone densitometry equipment. Medical Outfitters is an ISO 13485:2016 certified supplier of diagnostic bone density scanning equipment, so every Stratos DR ships through a documented and audited quality management system. Full compliance documentation is available in the expandable sections below.
FDA Cleared: the DMS Stratos DR is FDA cleared for bone mineral density measurement and body composition assessment, suitable for hospital radiology departments, endocrinology clinics, orthopedic practices, and sports medicine facilities.
ISO 13485: Medical Outfitters Inc. is independently ISO 13485:2016 certified as a bone density scanner supplier, so every unit ships through a fully audited quality management system.
DICOM Compliance: full DICOM support for direct PACS integration without middleware, with import and export across multiple workstations. Images and bone density data route automatically to archive and review stations following each acquisition.
Data Standards: scan results meet clinical reporting standards for bone mineral density and body composition, suitable for integration with fracture risk calculators and clinical decision tools.
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliant.
REACH: EU REACH chemical regulation compliant.
Facility & PACS Compatibility Review
Provide your room layout, existing PACS configuration, and EMR platform. Our team confirms the Stratos DR fits your space and DICOM setup, including multi-workstation needs, and coordinates installation before shipment.
Capital Equipment & RFP Support
Volume pricing, technical documentation, and multi-site logistics for high volume bone densitometry program deployments. We support radiology directors, biomedical engineers, and purchasing departments evaluating DXA scan equipment. Contact us for RFP packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common purchase and technical questions about the DMS Stratos DR bone densitometer. Tap any question to expand.
The DMS Stratos DR is the high end DXA bone densitometer in the DMS Imaging range. It uses 2D fan beam technology with a 256 element multi-array detector to complete a site scan in as little as 15 seconds. It measures bone mineral density with T-score and Z-score per site, runs FRAX fracture risk assessment, supports 3D-DXA femur modelling, and performs full body composition analysis. It is built for hospital radiology departments and busy imaging centers.
Pricing varies by configuration. Medical Outfitters returns a quote within one business day. Submit a request online or call (305) 885-4045. The Stratos DR is the high volume member of the DMS range, configured for departments that need fast acquisition and a large detector.
A pencil beam densitometer passes a single narrow X-ray beam across the patient. The Stratos DR instead fans multiple X-ray beams that are captured by a 256 element multi-array detector arranged in a four line, 64 element configuration. This acquires data across a wide area at once, which produces faster scans and high resolution images compared with a single narrow beam.
A scan of one anatomical site completes in as little as 15 seconds, which makes the Stratos DR one of the fastest bone densitometers available. Fast acquisition reduces patient wait times, clears imaging backlogs, and keeps the radiation dose low for patients and staff.
All three are DMS Imaging DXA systems. The Stratos DR is the high end fan beam model with a 256 element detector for high patient volume. The DMS Stratos is the cost effective routine model built around the Digital Fast Beam pencil beam. The Stratos C is the space saving model designed for smaller rooms. Choose the Stratos DR when speed, throughput, and image resolution matter most.
Yes. Optional 3D-DXA uses routine BMD images to build a 3D model of the femur and assesses cortical and trabecular bone separately, validated against QCT. The Stratos DR also performs full body composition analysis with fat and lean color mapping, multi-site segmentation, metabolic outputs, VAT and SAT analysis, and sarcopenia assessment.
Yes. The DMS Stratos DR is FDA cleared for bone mineral density measurement and body composition assessment. It is a CE Class IIb medical device under the EU Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC), certified by SGS CE1639, manufactured by APELEM and designed in France by DMS Imaging. Medical Outfitters Inc. is ISO 13485:2016 certified as the supplying distributor.
Through Medical Outfitters Inc., ISO 13485:2016 certified, Miami, FL. We supply factory new units with nationwide installation support. Whether you are comparing a new or used DXA scan machine, our team confirms the right configuration. Call (305) 885-4045 or request a quote online.
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