Radiation Therapy

3-D cone-beam imaging system receives FDA clearance

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 3rd, 2004

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., (VAR) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for the world's first commercially-available 3-D cone-beam computed tomography imaging system on a radiation therapy simulation and verification device.

The cone-beam CT option on Varian's Acuity simulator for Dynamic Targeting image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) provides 3-D digital images for verifying and enhancing radiation therapy treatment plans.

Cone-beam CT generates 3-D images of tumors and surrounding anatomy. Varian has integrated the Acuity imaging system with its software for image management and treatment planning, making it easy for...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2004-02-03)

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