HCA HealthONE Rose First in Colorado to Adopt Perimeter's Advanced OCT Imaging Technology for Use in Surgery

Executive Summary

• Perimeter Medical Imaging AI announced that HCA HealthONE Rose became the first hospital in Colorado to adopt its FDA‑cleared S‑Series OCT imaging system for intra‑operative tissue visualization.
• The adoption expands Perimeter’s commercial footprint and showcases the S‑Series as the only wide‑field OCT technology currently used in surgical procedures.
• The company highlighted the potential clinical benefits of real‑time, cellular‑level imaging to improve margin assessment and reduce repeat surgeries.

Key Details

• Adopting Institution: HCA HealthONE Rose (part of the HCA HealthONE network – 9 hospitals, 17 surgery centers in the Rocky Mountain region).
• Technology Deployed: Perimeter S‑Series OCT system – FDA 510(k) cleared for general tissue imaging; provides wide‑field, real‑time cross‑sectional visualization at cellular resolution.
• Clinical Advantage: Enables surgeons to assess excised tissue margins intra‑operatively, potentially reducing the need for postoperative pathology and repeat procedures.
• CEO Quote (Adrian Mendes): Emphasized the partnership’s significance, stating the technology “has the potential to enhance surgical care” and noting HCA HealthONE Rose’s reputation for patient care excellence.
• Regulatory Status: S‑Series holds general indication clearance; not specifically cleared for breast tissue or margin evaluation.
• Future Outlook: Perimeter is awaiting regulatory decision on its next‑generation B‑Series OCT, which integrates AI (ImgAssist) and has received a grant of up to US $7.4 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

Notable Quotes

“We believe our technology has the potential to enhance surgical care and we are honored that they have chosen the S‑Series. We look forward to a strong partnership.” – Adrian Mendes, CEO, Perimeter Medical Imaging AI.