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Active Scanning with Dynamic Peak™ Treatment Delivery
Varian Dynamic Peak™ treatment delivery is based on the active scanning technique. It accommodates all scanning options by:
- Offering a large field size of 30x40cm
- Delivering a 2 Gy per liter per minute dose
This technique precisely controls the proton beam using magnets in the treatment nozzle to steer the beam to the shape and size of the desired layer of the tumor target volume. As a result:
- Treatment does not require a custom-milled compensator and heavy brass apertures
- Cost and complexity of the clinical workflow is reduced
- The risk associated with neutron radiation exposure via specific patient devices is practically eliminated
Disclaimer
The proton therapy device technology described here has not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for clinical use and is in development. The FDA has a unique set of standards for proton therapy devices because the entire proton therapy facility must be built for the specific device. For these types of devices, the FDA allows proton therapy sponsors to discuss projects with potential customers and to engage in contracts/orders to build proton therapy facilities and /or to purchase proton therapy equipment. However, contracts or other engagements specific to clinical practice are strictly prohibited; that is, no engagements or agreements for patient scheduling or physician group practice to use proton therapy equipment are permitted in advance of FDA clearance.
Contact Varian Oncology
Proton Therapy
Tel: 1.972.240.9107
Fax: 1.972.240.9073
GlobalProtonSales@varian.com
Events
- 09/09/2010 - 09/12/2010
ISRRT - International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists - 09/11/2010
International Users Meeting - 09/12/2010 - 09/16/2010
ESTRO 29 - 09/13/2010 - 09/14/2010
SPI LDR Course
