FW: a miniature linear accelerator - smaller than a breadbox?

["Kraus, George W." <GWK@CDRH.FDA.GOV>]

> -----Original Message-----

> From:	Tylka, Corinne S. 

> Sent:	Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:28 AM

> To:	CDRH-OC-DE3-EPDB; Rodriguez, Gladys

> Subject:	a miniature linear accelerator - smaller than a breadbox?

> 

> CyberKnife Wins FDA Clearance for Radiosurgery Treatments

> The device uses a robotic arm to deliver high 

> doses of radiation generated from a miniature 

> linear accelerator with a tracking system the 

> company says results in greater delivery 

> accuracy and increased tumor-killing efficiency.

> 

> http://www.medicaldata.com/mit/detail.asp?art=10020105&MITUID=205883

> 

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