FDA clears 3D Computed Tomography for use in Varian's On-Board Imager
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Varian Medical Systems has received FDA 510(k) clearance to mount 3D imaging capabilities onto its series of linear accelerated radiation therapy devices. Named cone-beam CT imaging, the technology has already proved to be effective in the company's Acuity range of radiation treatments. It will be implemented on Varian's On-Board Imager, used by doctors to administer real-time image guided radiation therapy (IGRT).