Orthoscan TAU 2020: Advanced Mini C-Arm System
Authorized Orthoscan medical imaging equipment supplier. The TAU 2020 occupies a strategic position in the mini C-arm class, delivering more capability than a standard portable C arm machine without the footprint, cost, or operational complexity of a full-size system. It is ideal for hospitals, surgery centers, and outpatient facilities that need expanded clinical reach in a compact, mobile package, whether they are replacing an aging mini c arm or adding their first C arm x ray system.
Core imaging technology: an industry-first 20cm × 20cm flat panel detector that delivers approximately twice the field of view of typical mini C-arm detectors, paired with DoseWise dose management that reduces cumulative radiation exposure by up to 86%. The Orthotouch touchscreen interface, motorized collimator (a first in the mini C-arm class), pulsed fluoroscopy, and dual-modality fluoroscopy/arthroscopy capability make the TAU 2020 the most advanced mini C-arm available.
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20×20cm Detector, DoseWise & Orthotouch Interface
Three differentiating technologies set the TAU 2020 apart from standard c-arm machines and conventional mini C-arm fluoroscopy systems. Each addresses a measurable clinical limitation in portability, dose management, or workflow efficiency. Full technical detail is inside the expandable sections below.
Detector Size: 20cm × 20cm, an industry first in the mini C-arm class and approximately twice the size of conventional mini C-arm detectors
Detector Technology: Flat-panel CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)
Image Clarity: Exceptional resolution for identifying abnormalities that smaller detectors may miss
Reduced Repositioning: Larger field of view captures more anatomy per exposure, reducing the number of patient repositioning events and rescans
Dose Benefit: Fewer repeat acquisitions mean lower cumulative radiation dose per procedure
Motorized Collimator: Industry-first motorized collimator on a mini C-arm, enabling precise beam shaping without manual adjustment
DoseWise Dose Reduction: Cumulative dose reduction of up to 86% through optimized dose filter settings that maintain diagnostic image quality
Pediatric Approval: DoseWise dose optimization meets requirements for pediatric imaging, expanding the TAU 2020’s patient population
Pulsed Fluoroscopy: Previously available only on full-size C-arms, this feature delivers X-ray in pulses to significantly reduce exposure without compromising image quality
Orthotouch Interface: Advanced touchscreen interface enabling quick anatomical selections, on-screen help, and one-tap procedure presets
Custom Presets: Technologists can save facility-specific exam settings for frequently performed procedures
Laser Alignment: Pre-scan laser positioning confirms correct patient placement before exposure, reducing blurred images and reshoot rates
Footswitch: Wireless footswitch allows parameter adjustments without leaving the sterile field
How the TAU 2020 compares against a standard mini C-arm:
The TAU 2020 supports both fluoroscopic X-ray imaging and arthroscopic joint visualization, switchable from a single portable unit. Connect the arthroscope to the front of the device and switch to Arthroscopy mode for direct joint visualization. Dual Image Mode displays fluoroscopy and arthroscopy images side-by-side simultaneously, giving physicians a comprehensive, real-time view of both internal structures and live interventional anatomy, a capability that eliminates the need for separate imaging equipment in procedure suites.
Full Technical Specifications
Complete reference data for capital equipment procurement, RFP submissions, and biomedical engineering review. This is the full specification set required by hospital purchasing teams, radiology directors, and biomedical engineers evaluating portable C-arm fluoroscopy systems. Expand each category.
| Detector Type | Flat-panel CMOS |
| Detector Size | 20cm × 20cm (industry first in mini C-arm class) |
| Fluoroscopy Mode | Continuous & pulsed fluoroscopy |
| Arthroscopy Mode | Dual-modality plug-in scope with single-handed operation |
| Dual Image Mode | Side-by-side fluoroscopy + arthroscopy simultaneous display |
| Dose System | DoseWise dose management |
| Cumulative Dose Reduction | Up to 86% |
| Pulsed Fluoroscopy | Yes, a feature previously available only on full-size C-arms |
| Pediatric Approval | Yes, with a dose filter optimized for pediatric use |
| Monitor Size | 32" diagnostic display |
| Interface | Orthotouch touchscreen with anatomical selections, on-screen help, and single-screen confirm |
| Procedure Presets | Built-in standard presets + custom preset creation |
| Laser Alignment | Yes, for patient positioning confirmation before exposure |
| DICOM | DICOM 3.0 compliant with direct PACS integration |
| Footswitch | Standard wireless footswitch for sterile field control |
| Collimator | Motorized, an industry first in the mini C-arm class |
| Weight | 475 lbs |
| Mobility | Multi-directional wheels for full room and suite-to-suite mobility |
| Storage | Arm slides into compact storage position |
| System Availability | Automatic startup and sleep mode for improved uptime |
Clinical Applications
Deployed across a wide spectrum of surgical and procedural environments wherever real-time C-arm X-ray guidance and joint visualization directly affect procedure accuracy, patient throughput, and radiation safety.
The 20×20cm field of view captures full joint anatomy in a single acquisition, reducing repositioning time and giving surgeons a comprehensive real-time C-arm X-ray view during fixation and implant procedures.
Dual Image Mode combines live fluoroscopy and arthroscopic joint visualization side-by-side, giving physicians complete intraoperative insight during knee, hip, wrist, elbow, ankle, and shoulder procedures.
Precise laser alignment and pulsed fluoroscopy guidance support accurate needle and injection placement for interventional pain procedures with minimal radiation exposure to patient and staff.
The mobile C-arm’s compact footprint and multi-directional wheels make it easy to position precisely in podiatry suites and ambulatory surgical centers without dedicated fluoroscopy rooms.
DoseWise dose management with up to 86% cumulative reduction and the optimized dose filter are specifically designed to meet pediatric imaging dose requirements, expanding the TAU 2020’s clinical reach.
Single-handed arthroscope operation and wireless footswitch control free the physician to reposition the patient or prepare injections without losing live fluoroscopic visuals. No surgical tech is required.
Fluoroscopy, Arthroscopy & DICOM Integration
A complete portable X-ray imaging solution designed to integrate seamlessly into existing OR and procedure suite infrastructure. Whether replacing an older C arm machine or adding a portable x ray machine to expand imaging capacity, the TAU 2020 connects directly to PACS with no additional hardware. Expanded details on each workflow mode are in the expandable sections below.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
FDA cleared portable fluoroscopy imaging system with pediatric approval. Ziehm-Orthoscan Inc. is a recognized leader in mobile C-arm technology. Medical Outfitters is an ISO 13485:2016-certified supplier of medical imaging equipment, meaning every TAU 2020 ships through a documented, audited quality management system. Full compliance documentation is available in the expandable sections below.
FDA Cleared: The Orthoscan TAU 2020 is FDA cleared for fluoroscopic imaging and approved for pediatric use with DoseWise dose management. Suitable for use in U.S. hospital ORs, surgery centers, and outpatient procedure suites.
Manufacturer: Ziehm-Orthoscan Inc., Scottsdale, AZ — a division of Ziehm Imaging, a recognized global leader in mobile C-arm technology.
ISO 13485: Medical Outfitters Inc. is independently ISO 13485:2016 certified as a portable imaging equipment supplier.
DICOM 3.0: Full compliance for direct PACS integration without middleware. Images route automatically to archive and review workstations following each acquisition.
Worklist Support: Compatible with RIS/HIS worklist integration for automated patient data import and reduced manual entry.
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliant.
REACH: EU REACH chemical regulation compliant.
Orthoscan Brand: Orthoscan and OrthotouchTM are registered trademarks of Ziehm-Orthoscan, Inc.
Facility & Suite Compatibility Review
Provide your OR layout, existing PACS infrastructure, and procedure volume. Our team confirms the TAU 2020’s footprint and DICOM configuration fits your facility and coordinates installation before shipment.
Capital Equipment & RFP Support
Volume pricing, technical documentation, and multi-site logistics for C-arm system upgrade projects. We support OR directors, biomedical engineers, and hospital purchasing departments. Contact us for RFP packages and trade-in evaluations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common purchase and technical questions about the Orthoscan TAU 2020 mini C-arm. Tap any question to expand.
The Orthoscan TAU 2020 is an advanced mini C-arm featuring an industry-first 20cm x 20cm flat-panel CMOS detector, DoseWise dose management with up to 86% cumulative dose reduction, Orthotouch touchscreen interface, motorized collimator, pulsed fluoroscopy, laser alignment, DICOM 3.0 compliance, and dual-modality fluoroscopy/arthroscopy capability.
Pricing varies by configuration and installation scope. Medical Outfitters returns a quote within one business day. Submit a request online or call (305) 885-4045. We also support trade-in evaluations for C-arm system upgrade projects.
The TAU 2020 features a 20cm x 20cm flat panel detector that is approximately twice the size of detectors found on a typical mini c arm. The larger field of view reduces patient repositioning and the number of exposures required per procedure, directly lowering cumulative radiation dose compared to a conventional c arm.
Yes. DoseWise dose management can reduce cumulative dose by up to 86%, and the optimized dose filter setting is designed to meet the requirements for pediatric fluoroscopic imaging.
Yes. Connect the arthroscope to the front of the device and switch to Arthroscopy mode. Dual Image Mode displays fluoroscopy and arthroscopy side-by-side simultaneously on the 32″ monitor. Single-handed scope operation frees the physician to reposition the patient without losing live visuals.
Yes. The TAU 2020 is DICOM 3.0 compliant, enabling direct integration with existing PACS systems and hospital networks without additional middleware.
Pulsed fluoroscopy delivers X-ray in pulses rather than continuously, significantly reducing radiation dose to both patient and staff while maintaining image quality. Previously only available on full-size C-arms, the TAU 2020 brings this feature to the portable C-arm class.
Through Medical Outfitters Inc., ISO 13485:2016 certified, Miami, FL. Factory-new units with nationwide installation support. Call (305) 885-4045 or request a quote online.
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