Sectra PACS

by Sectra  · Based in Sweden →Best in KLAS—13 years in a row
Cardiology Ophthalmology Pathology

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Overview

Sectra PACS is a leading enterprise imaging solution designed to empower radiologists and healthcare professionals with advanced tools for efficient and accurate diagnostics. Consistently recognized as #1 in customer satisfaction and “Best in KLAS” for 13 consecutive years, Sectra offers a robust platform that integrates seamlessly across various clinical specialties, ensuring a unified and streamlined workflow.

The platform provides comprehensive support for a wide array of imaging modalities and clinical areas, including:

  • Radiology Imaging: Streamline workflows for CT, MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound analysis, enhancing diagnostic speed and precision.
  • Breast Imaging: Features native support for automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and advanced mammography tools, crucial for comprehensive breast care.
  • Cardiology Imaging: Seamlessly integrate cardiac cath lab images and other cardiology studies into a unified enterprise view, supporting comprehensive cardiac assessment.
  • Digital Pathology: Facilitate whole-slide image analysis and enhance pathology practice with digital workflows, improving efficiency and collaboration.
  • Orthopaedics: Specialized tools for 3D trauma, spine, and joint replacement planning, including advanced implant movement analysis.
  • Ophthalmology Imaging: Robust support for ophthalmic image management and analysis, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions.

Sectra PACS is at the forefront of AI integration in medical imaging, helping physicians adopt and leverage artificial intelligence to cope with rising demand and enhance diagnostic capabilities. Its enterprise platform, including Sectra IDS7 and Sectra UniView, ensures a unified experience for image review and reporting across departments. With options for Sectra One Cloud, the system offers flexible deployment, secure image exchange via the Sectra Image Exchange Portal, and comprehensive professional services to support successful implementation and adoption. Physicians can rely on Sectra for a powerful, integrated, and user-friendly imaging environment that drives efficiency and improves patient care.

Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist

Key Features

  • AI in medical imaging integration
  • Enterprise imaging platform (Sectra IDS7)
  • Unified viewing (Sectra UniView)
  • Radiology imaging support
  • Breast imaging with ABUS support
  • Cardiology imaging integration
  • Digital pathology workflows
  • Orthopaedics 3D planning tools
  • Sectra Reporting
  • Sectra Image Exchange Portal

Use Cases

  • Radiology image analysis and reporting
  • Enterprise-wide image management and archiving
  • AI-assisted diagnostic support in medical imaging
  • Digital pathology workflow optimization
  • Surgical planning for orthopaedic procedures
  • Secure sharing of medical images between institutions

Details

Category Radiology & Imaging AI
Pricing Contact for pricing Flexible, usage-based pricing for cloud storage, with no hidden fees.
DeploymentCloud, On-premise, Hybrid
Mobile App1
API AvailableUnknown
Data ExportUnknown
LanguagesEnglish
TrainingUnknown
Target SizeEnterprise, Large Hospitals, Academic Medical Centers
Compliance
BAA AvailableUnknown AI-estimated
HIPAA CompliantUnknown AI-estimated
FDA Status 1 AI-estimated

Sectra Digital Pathology Module received 510(k) clearance by the US FDA in April 2020 for primary diagnosis when used with Leica Biosystems' AT2 DX scanner. It is also cleared for use with Leica's Aperio GT 450 DX scanner (DICOM and svs). Earlier, Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for Sectra's IDS 4.0 software for general-purpose, multimodality PACS applications.

GDPRUnknown AI-estimated
Integrations
EHR Not specified
Specialties Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Radiology

Social Proof

CustomersMore than 2,500 sites from all continents

Support & Reliability

Training ProvidedUnknown

What the Web Says

Sectra PACS is a highly-regarded medical imaging solution, consistently praised by physicians and IT professionals for its reliability, user-friendliness, and comprehensive features. It is particularly popular in Europe and the UK, with a strong presence in the NHS. While generally considered a leading PACS platform, some users note a shift in company culture due to rapid expansion and increasing costs, especially with the push towards cloud-based solutions.

Overall: Positive

Strengths

  • Excellent image viewing software and user-friendly interface.
  • Robust reliability and high uptime (near 100%).
  • Strong service and support, with knowledgeable staff.
  • Customizable environment and receptive to feedback for layout and functionality.
  • Efficient radiology workflows and enhanced communication.
  • Good integration capabilities with RIS, EMR, and AI tools.

Limitations

  • Can be very expensive, especially with the move to cloud-based (Azure) implementations.
  • Some users report slower support response times and staffing issues as the company has grown.
  • Cloud implementation has not been smooth for all regions (e.g., Australia and South England).
  • Lacking in certain specialties like Cardiology compared to general Radiology, Pathology, and Ophthalmology.
  • May require significant bandwidth for remote radiologists, potentially causing performance issues.
  • Less personalized service and development requests fulfilled compared to the past.

Based on reviews from: KLAS Research, Reddit, G2, Capterra, Slashdot

Last updated: 2026-08-30

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Press & Coverage

Sectra Medical
Sectra continues to have the world's happiest customersu2014wins Best in KLAS Awards in North America, Europe, Middle East/Africa, and Oceania.
Sectra received seven Best in KLAS awards for its enterprise imaging solution (Sectra PACS), marking 13 consecutive years at the top in the US and seven in Canada, along with wins in various global PACS categories.
2026-02
Sectra Medical
Loyalist College advances medical imaging training with Sectra's Education Portal.
Loyalist College is enhancing its medical imaging training programs by implementing Sectra's Education Portal.
2026-08
Sectra Medical
Sectra completes Oxipit acquisition, accelerating autonomous AI in radiology.
Sectra has finalized the acquisition of Oxipit, a company specializing in AI-based solutions for radiology, strengthening Sectra's position in regulatory-approved AI for diagnostic imaging.
2026-04
Sectra Medical
Hennick Humber Hospital in Canada has selected Sectra One Cloud to speed up patient diagnostics with improved radiology workflows.
Hennick Humber Hospital in Canada chose Sectra One Cloud to enhance radiology workflows and accelerate patient diagnostics through a fully managed cloud enterprise imaging solution.
2026-07
Sectra Medical
Sectra to deliver national training platform to all Norwegian health regions.
Sectra signed a three-year agreement to provide its cloud-based Education Portal to all Norwegian health regions, offering high-quality training in pathology and radiology.
2026-03
Sectra Medical
Dayton Children's Hospital goes live with Sectra's ophthalmology solution to unify imaging across specialties.
Dayton Children's Hospital has implemented Sectra's ophthalmology solution, expanding its enterprise imaging platform beyond radiology to consolidate imaging from various specialties.
2026-07
Sectra Medical
Sectra launches its built-in reporting solution in the USu2014accelerates diagnostics for improved patient care.
Sectra introduced its integrated reporting solution, Sectra Reporting, to the US market, aiming to accelerate diagnostics by unifying image review and reporting within a single application.
2025-11
Sectra Medical
Four NHS trusts boost collaboration with Sectra's cloud service to deliver improved patient care.
Four NHS trusts have adopted Sectra One Cloud to enhance collaboration and improve patient care through a cloud-based imaging service, with a contracted order value of GBP 27.5 million.
2025-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sectra PACS offers deep, in-workflow integration of AI applications, often through its Amplifier Services, allowing radiologists to access AI tools directly within their diagnostic environment. This seamless integration helps streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic efficiency, and can provide quantitative and qualitative insights for conditions like lung abnormalities or breast cancer screening.
Sectra's medical devices, including its PACS with AI integrations, conform to international standards such as DICOM, IHE, HIPAA, and GDPR. They also hold necessary regulatory clearances like the CE mark for Europe and the UK, and FDA clearance for the USA, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.
Several PACS alternatives offer AI integration, including INFINITT PACS with its AI-empowered Dynamic Worklist and Radiolens, which uses AI for quality checks and preliminary reports. Other competitors like Evorad and Simplirad also highlight AI-assisted workflows and cloud-native, AI-enabled systems.
While specific pricing details are not publicly disclosed, Sectra offers AI applications through its 'Amplifier Services' as an 'AI as a Service' model, suggesting a subscription or usage-based cost structure for these modules. The overall cost can be a factor in PACS decisions, with AI capabilities potentially influencing the total investment.
Current limitations include the need for proper validation and integration of AI algorithms to ensure clinical utility and efficiency, as AI is intended to support rather than replace physician expertise. While AI adoption is growing, its strategic importance is still evolving from a 'nice to have' to a 'necessity' for many PACS decisions.
Sectra adheres to stringent data security and privacy standards, including HIPAA and GDPR, for its medical devices and services. Through its Amplifier Services, Sectra guarantees a secure link for AI applications and employs features like on-the-fly pseudonymization and re-identification to protect patient data.
Sectra emphasizes selecting and validating AI solutions, guiding users to integrated applications that are made available through a single contract, suggesting a vetting process. The company's open-systems approach allows health systems to choose vendor-supported AI applications that have been tested and integrated, with cybersecurity also being a key consideration.

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