Radiotherapy firm Accuray and Siemens Medical Solutions have inked a deal to collaborate in developing imaging and software packages targeted for use in both radiosurgery and radiotherapy.
The firms will jointly focus on the integration and optimization of Siemens' CT technology with Accuray's CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system, according to Accuray of Sunnyvale, CA, and Siemens' oncology division in Concord, CA. The companies will also work to integrate Accuray's targeting techniques into Siemens' radiotherapy line.
In other Accuray news, the company said it has integrated in-room 4D imaging with CyberKnife. Customers have the option of incorporating a Siemens Somatom CT scanner, according to the vendor.
The combination of the CT scanner with CyberKnife is possible due to Accuray's RoboCouch patient positioning system, the company said.
Accuray has also introduced new radiosurgery products designed for noninvasive treatment of lung tumors. The new offerings include the Xsight lung tracking system, Xchange robotic collimator changer, and 4D treatment optimization and planning system, according to Accuray.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
November 7, 2006
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Accuray cuts CyberKnife deal with Sinai, April 5, 2006
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