Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR), known for its use of rfxcel serialization software , said today it launched an FDA-cleared version of its Velocity cancer imaging software, including a new Rapidsphere module. The newly launched Velocity 4.0’s Rapidsphere module is designed for Y90 selective internal radiation therapy dosimetry analysis and provides improved information on tumor responses and normal-tissue toxicity […]
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Brainlab, Varian Medical ink interoperability deal
Brainlab said yesterday it inked a deal with Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) looking to support interoperability between Brainlab’s ExacTrac and Varian’s Clinac platform, TrueBeam and Edge systems. As part of the deal, the companies will engage in joint testing, verification and validation to support interoperability between the systems, Munich-based Brainlab said. Brainlab added that it has […]
U.S., German antitrust authorities clear Varian’s $1.3B Sirtex buyout
U.S. antitrust authorities and the German Federal Cartel Office cleared Varian Medical‘s (NYSE:VAR) $1.3B proposed buyout of Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX), Varian reported today. The companies first announced that they inked a deal for Varian to acquire all of Sirtex’s outstanding shares in January this year. The transaction is slated to close in late May. Get the full story at our […]
Varian Medical acquires Mobius Medical Systems
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said yesterday it bought radiation oncology quality assurance software maker Mobius Medical Systems for an undisclosed amount. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said the acquisition will be beneficial to its portfolio of patient treatment plan QA and machine QA technologies, and that integration of the Mobius’ technologies will enable advanced QA processes to be […]
Varian Medical to pay $1.3B for Sirtex
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) yesterday said it agreed to pay nearly $1.3 billion for Australia’s Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX) and its anti-cancer microspheres. The A$28-per-share offer, which values Sirtex at A$1.59 billion (about $1.28 billion), is slated to close in late May, Palo Alto, Calif.-based Varian said. It’s part of a bid to broaden that company’s oncology portfolio. Get the […]
Varian Medical Systems beats The Street with Q1 earnings
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) yesterday topped the consensus earnings forecast on Wall Street with its fiscal first-quarter results, despite a slide into red ink, sending share prices up today in pre-market trading. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company posted losses of -$112.2 million, or -$1.22 per share, on sales of $678.5 million for the three months ended Dec. […]
Varian inks Chinese cancer care deal with Ping An, wins Taiwanese nod for Halcyon
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said today it signed a strategic partnership deal with Ping An Health Technology to explore expanding cancer care in China, and that it won Taiwanese approval for its Halcyon image-guided volumetric intensity modulated radiotherapy cancer treatment system. In its deal with Ping An, Palo Alto, Calif.-based Varian said both companies will explore using artificial […]
Varian Medical wins Brazilian regulatory nod for Halcyon system
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said today it won Brazilian ANVISA clearance for its Halcyon image-guided volumetric intensity modulated radiotherapy cancer treatment system. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said its Halcyon IMRT system features improvements that make it more comfortable for patients and streamline operator’s workflow, only requiring nine steps from start to treatment, down from 30 steps in […]
Varian Medical opens new Brazilian manufacturing, training facilities
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said today it opened a new regional facility in Jundiai, Brazil. The newly opened 50,600-square foot facilities include manufacturing and warehousing areas, a demonstration room and two training rooms featuring the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company’s Varian Trilogy linear accelerator platform. “We are excited that this facility is now open and demonstrates our long-standing […]
Varian Medical wins Japanese nod for Halcyon oncology radiotherapy system
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said today it won Shonin approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for its Halcyon image-guided volumetric intensity modulated radiotherapy cancer treatment system. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said its Halcyon IMRT system features improvements that make it more comfortable for patients and streamline operator’s workflow, only requiring 9 steps […]
Sterilis taps ex-Nanosphere CEO McGarrity as chief exec | Personnel Moves – November 1, 2017
Medical sterilization company Sterilis said yesterday it tapped former Nanosphere (NSDQ:NSPH) chief exec Michael McGarrity as its new CEO. McGarrity held the CEO position at Nanosphere from February 2013 to last June when he oversaw the company’s $76.9 million acquisition by Luminex (NSDQ:LMNX). Prior to his time as head of Nanosphere, McGarrity held positions in sales, marketing […]