| STARscanner
Laser Data Acquisition System
The STARscanner system is a computerized combination of lasers and cameras to efficiently and effectively acquiring accurate head shape data for treatment documentation of plagiocephaly and associated cranial deformations. The STARscanner is a tool for acquiring these head shapes for cranial remolding orthoses without the casting process normally required to fabricate these custom devices by scanning the infant’s head in less that two seconds. This scanner gives the empirical data to quantify clinical out comes for physicians, therapists, caregivers and insurance companies. The STARscanner system was developed in collaboration
with Vorum Research Corporation and Orthomerica. Orthomerica received
510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July
3, 2001 to market the STARscanner for use in collecting head shape data
for the fabrication of Orthomerica’s cranial remolding orthosis. |
STARscanner Benefits Provides a baseline for treatment The STARscanner provides a three dimensional image and empirical data for a baseline (starting point) for treatment. Parents, physicians, therapist and caregivers can visually see and evaluate the child’s head prior to physical therapy or orthotic treatment. The scan can be continued throughout the treatment to evaluate the clinical outcome. Eliminates traditional casting process The casting process is considered by parents and orthotist to be often an uncomfortable procedure for infants. In addition to being easier for everyone, scanning versus casting tends to be more efficient and accurate. The scans are emailed which can provide a quicker turn-around time allowing for earlier treatment and improves initial fit and function of the orthosis. STARscans are accurate STARscans are accurate up to +-.5 mm. STARscans are safe. The STARscanner has been classified and certified as a Class 1 laser scanning devise. Class 1 lasers are low-power lasers and are safe from all potential hazards. Other Class 1 laser products include laser printers, CD players and CR-ROM devises. STARscans are fast. STARscanner takes less than to seconds to complete. Once obtained, scan data is simply emailed to manufacturing for fabrication. STARscanner quantifies treatment progress The STARscanner system has a complete Comparison Utility software that compares an initial scan with follow-up scans. This function creates reports that allow the orthotist to document and quantify exactly where the cranial shape changes are occurring. In addition to taking specific measurements, the orthotist can print these reports for patient files, insurance companies, referring physicians, caregivers and research. To view a sample STARscanner Summary Report, click here |