Voluntary ex ante Transparency Notice - provision of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope system for Dermatology, including Training and maintenance services for 10 years

The proposed contract is for the purchase of the VivaScope Combination unit; which is an integrated Dermascopic and Confocal Imaging system consisting of a high-quality video dermatoscope, an arm-mounted confocal microscope (the VS1500 Gen4) for larger area, dermoscopy-correlated images of lesions, plus a handheld VS3000 confocal handpiece for quick evaluation and mapping of lesions and for access to more anatomically difficult areas. The combo unit is on a cart and integrates VivaScope® and DermaGraphix® imaging systems to present one coherent software interface to generate and manage high-definition clinical images, whole body photography (via integration with the DermaGraphix body mapping solution), dermatoscopic, and confocal images. The system is to be integrated with VivaLAN software running on a local server, so that all patient information and image data is stored centrally and all acquired images can be viewed on computers connected to the network, leading to an efficient workflow enabling a high throughput of patients. The system comprises the capital equipment and includes a two-year warranty; annual maintenance, specialized technician support, and the option to have all parts included with the package. The system has a service and maintenance life of seven (7) years. Consumables are comprised of tissue windows, which are stuck to the skin to allow the dermoscopy and confocal images to be correlated, and ultrasound gel and mineral oil which are used to couple the infrared light into the skin. VivaScope are to provide an extensive modular training program and ongoing support; VivaTeach, a telemedicine learning tool enabling knowledge transfer from established confocal imaging experts to new VivaScope users.