Bone densitometer
A bone densitometer measures bone mineral density to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk. It is used in radiology departments, rheumatology, endocrinology and women's health clinics, and to follow the response to osteoporosis treatment over time.
Common types
- Central DXA system: measures hip and spine with dual energy X-ray, the reference method.
- Pencil beam DXA: a lower cost design with longer scan times.
- Fan beam DXA: faster scans and additional applications such as body composition.
- Peripheral ultrasound densitometer: measures the heel without radiation, used for screening.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Technology: central DXA or peripheral ultrasound.
- Scan sites required: hip, spine, forearm, whole body.
- Software: reference databases, vertebral fracture assessment, body composition.
- Table size and maximum patient weight.
- Reporting and DICOM connection.
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or US FDA clearance, destination country registration, ISO 13485 for the maker and IEC 60601-1 test reports. A DXA unit may also need a local radiation licence.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Does a DXA room need lead shielding?
DXA uses a very low dose, so shielding needs are much lower than for general radiography. The local radiation authority decides the exact requirement, so check with them before preparing the room.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.