Perlove PLX C1112 as an Entry Level C-Arm for the Theatre

What the Perlove PLX C1112 offers

The PLX C1112 uses an image intensifier with a megapixel camera and digital pulse control. It provides automatic and pulsed fluoroscopy as well as digital radiography, and the system tracks kV and mA automatically to balance image quality and dose.

On the mechanical side the gantry has five movements and an electric-assisted support arm, which helps the team position the system without heavy manual effort. The workstation has a standard DICOM interface and supports remote exposure from outside the operating room. The full manufacturer description is on the PLX C1112 product page.

Perlove image intensifier C-arm: strengths and limits

An image-intensifier chain remains a practical choice for general fluoroscopy: orthopaedic reduction, pacemaker implantation guidance, urology and pain procedures often do not need a large digital field. The detector area and the dynamic range differ from a flat panel, so judge the system on images from your own typical cases.

For a neutral technical comparison, read our guide to image intensifier versus flat panel C-arms and the explainer on the image intensifier C-arm chain. If your cases demand a wider field or finer detail, a flat panel such as the PLX C22 may be the better long-term match.

• Pulsed fluoroscopy to limit exposure time
• Automatic kV/mA tracking
• Digital radiography for documentation
• Electric-assisted support arm

Choosing an entry level C-arm sensibly

Entry level should describe the purchase price band, not the compromises in safety or serviceability. Check that the system supports pulsed modes, displays dose information, offers last-image hold and has a spare parts and service plan you can rely on in the UAE.

Total cost of ownership matters more than the headline figure. Include installation, operator training, preventive maintenance, tube and intensifier lifetime assumptions and the downtime you can tolerate. Our overview of C-arm machine price factors explains which items drive the quote.

Matching the C1112 to clinical use

Typical applications for a unit of this class are orthopaedic trauma, general surgery, urology and pain management. Always match the field size and the arm clearance to the patient group and table type in your theatre; heavy or very tall patients may need more clearance.

If the C-arm will be used mainly in one theatre, check the room, power and door widths before the order. If it will move between theatres, confirm the cable handling and the transit height. Where use is mostly spine or pelvis, consider options with a larger detector.

Questions to ask before ordering

Ask the supplier for a written configuration: tube, intensifier size, camera, workstation, software and accessories. Ask for acceptance testing and baseline quality-control values, and for training for operators and technologists.

For maintenance ask about the service schedule, parts stock and remote support. Beckfinity can quote the PLX C1112 together with installation and maintenance support; contact its specialists with your theatre requirements for a tailored proposal.