Project Updates
TrueBeam Radiotherapy System
Credit: Varian Medical Systems
Project type: Linear accelerator radiotherapy system
Developer: Varian Medical Systems
Applications: Stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiation therapy for tumours
Development status:Approved in the US, Europe, China and Japan
The TrueBeam, an advanced radiotherapy system by Varian Medical Systems, a medical device company based in the US, was developed to deliver powerful and precise cancer treatments.
Hyperfine’s Swoop Portable MRI System
Credit: Hyperfine
Project type: Portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device
Developer: Hyperfine Research
Applications: General brain imaging, headaches, stroke, muscle weakness and encephalopathy
Development Status: Approved in US, Canada, Australia and Europe
Developed by Hyperfine Research, the Swoop® system is a first-of-its-kind portable, ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device for point-of-care settings.
GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air SL
Credit: GE Healthcare
Project type: Ultrasound imaging system
Developer: GE HealthCare
Applications: Rapid cardiac and vascular assessments
Development Status: Approved in the US
The Vscan Air™ SL is a handheld, wireless ultrasound imaging system designed for quick cardiac and vascular examinations at the point of care.
