The Question of the Linac Lifespan Some linear accelerators are removed from clinical use after five years. Others go on to treat patients for 45 years. At ROS, a global provider of refurbished medical linear accelerators, we have seen the…
Many ROS customers ask us the differences between a TrueBeam linear accelerator and a Halcyon linear accelerator. Although both machines are highly effective in treating cancer, there are important differences that buyers should understand in choosing the best product for…
Muchos clientes de ROS nos peguntan las diferencias entre un Acelerador Lineal Halcyon y un TrueBeam. Aunque ambos equipos son excelentes para el tratamiento de cáncer, hay diferencias bastante importantes que debemos conocer. A continuación, algunas de ellas: Halcyon tiene…
Comprar un sistema de acelerador lineal reacondicionado (Linac) es bastante diferente a comprar un sistema de rayos X reacondicionado, un TAC o un sistema de resonancia magnética. Se puede tardar hasta seis semanas en instalar o rearmar un sistema de…
This week’s announcement that Siemens Healthineers (85% owned by Siemens) is purchasing Varian Medical Systems came as a surprise to many. Although Siemens exited the linear accelerator market in 2011, there were a few hints that they might someday return…
Understanding the average lifespan of various Elekta linear accelerator parts helps determine the most appropriate service agreement to purchase.
Purchasing a refurbished Linear Accelerator (Linac) system is quite a bit different than purchasing a refurbished X-ray system, CT Scanner, or MRI system. Linacs can take up to six weeks to install or reassemble, and it’s often more practical, and…
Adding or updating your facility’s linear accelerator (linac) is a decision with budgetary, space, and personnel impacts. In the following paragraphs, we hope to help you in your buying decision by explaining when it is better to seek a new linac and not a used model.
When considering a machine for your facility, you often want the top-of-the-line medical equipment that can provide your patients with the best therapy treatment. The most comprehensive linear accelerator available, the TrueBeam, can be quite an exorbitant cost that can…
Adding or updating your facility’s linear accelerator (linac) is a decision with budgetary, space, and personnel impacts. In the following paragraphs, we hope to help you in your buying decision by explaining when it is better to seek a new linac and not a used model.