PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian Medical
Systems (NYSE: VAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with
Bionix® Radiation Therapy to distribute Bionix brachytherapy
applicators. Varian will market the Bionix Esophageal Applicator
(E-App™) and the Anorectal Applicator (AR-1™) in North America.
The E-App is a disposable brachytherapy applicator, and is
designed specifically for the treatment of upper GI cancers. The
E-App features five independently operable balloons that maintain
the central position of the source catheter in both straight and
curved anatomy, allowing for closer proximity of the target to the
source, while maintaining distance from healthy tissue.
The AR-1 is a disposable brachytherapy applicator designed
specifically for the treatment of anal and rectal cancers. The dual
balloon design of the AR-1 allows exophytic tumors to press closer
to the source catheter. This creates the ability to deliver a very
high dose to the tumor, while sparing healthy tissue.
"We are pleased to partner with Bionix to provide cancer
specialists with an expanded portfolio of innovative brachytherapy
applicators," said Thomas Pollatz,
Director of Brachytherapy Marketing at Varian Medical
Systems. "The Bionix AR-1 and E-App applicators are
complementary to Varian's current applicator family and increase
treatment options aimed at providing the best treatment solution
for the patient."
For more information on Varian's brachytherapy portfolio, visit
https://www.varian.com/oncology/solutions/brachytherapy.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems
focuses energy on saving lives and is the world's leading
manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating and
managing cancer. Headquartered in Palo
Alto, California, Varian employs approximately 6,600 people
around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.varian.com and follow @VarianMedSys on Twitter.
Press Contact
Mark Plungy
Varian Medical Systems
+1 (650) 424-5630
mark.plungy@varian.com
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