New accelerator provides increased access to diagnosis solutions and enables in-house production of radiopharmaceuticals
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging is well established for cancer diagnosis in many countries, as well as for cardiac and neurological imaging, however, there are still regions in the world with limited access to this diagnostic technology. To address these needs, IBA is making PET imaging more accessible through this new low-energy technology, comprising proton acceleration up to 9.2 megaelectron volts (MeV). The Cyclone® KEY is therefore more compact, user-friendly, cost-effective and easier to fit into existing hospital systems.
Bruno Scutnaire, Executive Vice-President of IBA's RadioPharma Solutions Division commented: “Our new cyclotron model retains all the characteristics of the Cyclone® family: productivity, reliability, and profitability, whilst providing a low energy, compact option for customers. Cyclone® KEY’s design originates from IBA’s well-established Cyclone® KIUBE, providing the highest market standards in terms of the radioisotope production capacity and reliability. We are pleased to be bringing this innovative and much needed technology to hospitals around the globe.”
The Cyclone® KEY encompasses more than 36 years of experience and innovation and has one of the smallest footprints of all clinical cyclotrons, enabling easy installation and operation. Thanks to the Cyclone® KEY’s compact size, IBA’s experts have managed to minimize the footprint of the radiopharmacy to 80m².
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For further information please contact: IBA Corporate Communication Director Tel : +32 10 475 890 communication@iba-group.com IBA RadioPharma Solutions Marketing director Tel : +32 10 20 12 75 info-cyclo@iba-group.com | For media and investor enquiries: +44 (0) 20 3709 5700 IBA@consilium-comms.com |
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