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Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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Publicatie datum
04 mei 2009 - 08:06
Statutaire naam
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Titel
Philips announces the acquisition of Traxtal - a medical technology innovator in image-guided procedures
Bericht
May 4, 2009
PHILIPS ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF TRAXTAL – A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR IN IMAGE-GUIDED PROCEDURES
• Philips becomes one of the leading providers of solutions for medical procedures performed under image guidance
• Leadership position cemented by combining Traxtal’s advanced computer assisted soft tissue navigation technology and Philips’ leadership in medical imaging
• Acquisition strengthens Philips’ position as a leading provider of minimally invasive therapy solutions
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Toronto, Canada – Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced today that it has acquired Canada-based Traxtal Inc., an innovative medical technology company in the field of minimally-invasive instruments and software for image-guided intervention and therapy. Traxtal’s navigation solution functions as a GPS for medical instruments, designed to make interventional radiology procedures more accurate while aiming to reduce contrast, radiation dose and interventional time. Coupled with Philips’ strong position in medical imaging, this acquisition enables Philips to become one of the leading healthcare solutions providers for image guided procedures.
”Image-guided procedures are one of the most important breakthroughs in the healthcare industry in decades. This acquisition allows Philips to significantly enhance its abilities in this rapidly-emerging field, and will help us further realize our ambition to offer the best quality of care in the most efficient way possible,” said Steve Rusckowski, Chief Executive Officer of Philips’ Healthcare sector.
”Philips is already a leader in providing solutions that enable the opening of obstructed arteries under X-Ray guidance. The acquisition of Traxtal, with its innovative technologies in image-based navigation, opens up great opportunities for further cutting edge, minimally-invasive intervention and therapy solutions in combination with our other leading diagnostic and imaging products in U
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