Varian Medical Systems to Highlight the Latest Digital Detectors, X-ray Tubes and Cancer Treatment Technology at the Radiologica
November 27 2009 - 10:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Booth -
3646/South Hall A - Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR), a
premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital image
detectors, will exhibit its full range of detectors at the RSNA
Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill. from November 29 - December 3,
2009. Varian will also be exhibiting X-ray tube technology for
multiple modalities as well as specialized cancer treatment
technologies. Varian's exhibit will showcase the latest X-ray
technology including: -- A broad array of X-ray tubes with
applications for CT scanners, radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging,
special procedures and mammography. -- PaxScan dynamic X-ray
detectors designed for use in cardiology, angiography, cone-beam
CT, surgical C-arms, and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). --
PaxScan radiographic X-ray detectors intended for use in capturing
large fields of view, with applications in radiographic tables,
wall stands, and mobile imaging systems. "We've expanded our
PaxScan portfolio and added a 43cm x 36cm hand-held portable
radiographic panel with enhanced features," said Steve Kimmel, Vice
President X-Ray Products Marketing. "The new panel reflects our
continued commitment to build comprehensive digital imaging
products in response to the medical community's requirements for
improved workflow and productivity." Varian will also exhibit new
technology enhancements designed to make radiotherapy and
radiosurgery treatments faster, more accurate, and easier to plan
and deliver. The company's solutions for radiotherapy treatment
planning, image guidance, treatment delivery, and information and
patient record management will all be on display. This exhibit will
include RapidArc® technology, which is now in use at over 270
cancer treatment centers worldwide for delivering radiotherapy and
radiosurgery, to treat lung, liver, kidney, spine, and brain cancer
more quickly and precisely than was possible with earlier
technologies. About Varian Medical Systems Varian X-Ray Products is
a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and digital detectors for X-ray
imaging in medical, dental, veterinary, scientific, and industrial
applications. X-Ray Products is a business unit of Varian Medical
Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California. Varian is the world's
leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating
cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy,
radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company
supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer
clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. The
company also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening
and industrial non-destructive inspection. Varian Medical Systems
employs approximately 5,100 people who are located at manufacturing
sites in North America, China and Europe and in its 79 sales and
support offices around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.varian.com/. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Fairless,
Varian Medical Systems 801-978-5715 DATASOURCE: Varian Medical
Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Elaine Fairless of Varian Medical Systems,
+1-801-978-5715, Web Site: http://www.varian.com/
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