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Philips’ MRCAT Head and Neck Radiotherapy Device Cleared

October 25, 2022

Philips has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its MRCAT head and neck radiotherapy coil that uses magnetic resonance imaging to create images with computed tomography (CT)-like density information.

The artificial intelligence-based device eliminates the need for CT imaging for radiotherapy planning for patients with soft tissue tumors in the head and neck, brain, pelvis and prostate, the company says.

Philips has partnered with MacroMedics to make the device compatible with that company’s double shell positioning system which uses a mask that fits into Philips’ head coil to increase patient comfort as well as positional accuracy and stability for more accurate imaging. 

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