CHICAGO, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSNA Booth # 6221 -- Varian
Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) will exhibit its X-ray tubes and flat-panel
digital detectors for filmless X-ray imaging in a new, expanded booth at the
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago from November
30 -- December 3, 2008. Varian will also showcase its leading cancer
treatment technologies, and introduce a powerful new oncology picture
archiving and communication system (PACS) product for supporting image-guided
radiotherapy and radiosurgery.
PAXSCAN DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGE DETECTORS
Varian will exhibit its new PaxScan(R) flat panels for digital
radiography, together with its full line of detectors for filmless imaging.
PaxScan products on display at RSNA:
-- The 4336R, a 14 x 17 inch detector designed to replace standard film
cassettes used in radiographic applications, is intended for use in mobile and
multi-bucky imaging systems.
-- The 4343R, Varian's largest panel at 17 x 17 inches, is designed for
permanent mounting in radiographic tables or wall stands, or for any
application that requires a large field of view.
-- The 1313, Varian's smallest panel at 5 x 5 inches, is designed for use
in dental and orthopedic imaging and cone-beam CT systems.
Specialized PaxScan panels, originally developed to enable high-resolution
3-D cone-beam CT imaging in Varian's systems for image-guided radiotherapy,
have now been incorporated into medical diagnostic imaging systems made by
other manufacturers. Varian's PaxScan panels are also used for surgery,
angiography, cardiac catheterizetion, gastrointestinal imaging, general
radiography, dental imaging, and veterinary medicine, as well as in industrial
systems for non-destructive testing.
X-RAY TUBES
Varian will also exhibit its X-ray tubes for medical and industrial
imaging. Varian Interay, a wholly-owned subsidiary that offers medical X-ray
tubes "on demand" for the service and assembler markets, will display a wide
range of X-ray tubes, including new replacements for Siemens, Philips, and GE
imaging systems.
CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
At RSNA, Varian is introducing OncoView(TM), a specialized PACS product
for viewing, managing and storing images and data needed for every phase of
cancer treatment. "OncoView is an important addition to our product offerings
for cancer clinics offering advanced forms of image-guided radiotherapy and
radiosurgery," said Karla Knott, senior director of marketing for Varian's
Oncology Systems business. "It integrates the viewing, managing, storing, and
archiving of oncology images and data, supporting workflow specific to
oncology at every phase of cancer treatment, from initial diagnosis to
treatment response, and on to survivorship."
In addition, Varian will showcase a range of cancer treatment
technologies, as well as the company's software solutions for information
management and radiation therapy treatment planning.
A NEW EXHIBIT
"Visitors to our new, expanded booth will be able to see the full spectrum
of Varian products and technology," said Elaine Fairless, corporate marketing
and communications manager. In addition to product displays, the new
two-story booth includes expanded areas for meeting with customers.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, 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. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for
X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also
supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection.
Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 4,800 people who are located at
manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 60 sales and
support offices around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.varian.com/.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Meryl Ginsberg, Varian Medical Systems
650-424-6444 or meryl.ginsberg@varian.co
