Philips Healthcare and robotic technology developer Hansen Medical have signed joint development and cooperation agreements.
The firms will codevelop integrated products combining Philips' Allura Xper x-ray angiography system with Hansen's Sensei robotic catheter unit. The resulting technology will aim to simplify the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, according to Philips of Andover, MA, and Hansen of Mountain View, CA.
Related Reading
Philips implements PACS in U.A.E., January 13, 2009
Philips adds 128-slice CT, 3-tesla MRI, flat-panel surgical C-arm, December 3, 2008
Philips names new CMO, November 30, 2008
Hansen posts higher Q2 sales, net loss, August 1, 2008
Hansen gets FDA nod for CoHesion, July 2, 2008
Hansen Medical nets FDA OK for robotic technology, May 4, 2007
Copyright © 2009 AuntMinnie.com
