ARS buys three Philips PET units

AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Aug 4, 2002

Imaging center network American Radiology Services of Baltimore has purchased three Allegro PET scanners from Philips Medical Systems North America. The agreement will bring the number of Allegro systems in the field to 22, according to the Bothell, WA-based vendor.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 5, 2002

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