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HUESTIS MEDICAL INTRODUCES NEW COMPU•FORMER®
RADIOTHERAPY BEAM MODULATION SYSTEM
 Bristol,
RI — Huestis Medical has introduced a newly updated Compu•former®
radiotherapy beam modulation system.
The TC-5005 LT Compu•former® model features a precise,
computer-controlled milling machine to produce extremely accurate
compensating filters and beam intensity modulators used for
radiotherapy. Included treatment planning system interfaces
ensure accurate data acquisition and uniform dose distribution
for missing tissue and body inhomogeneity corrections.
A precise, three-axis milling platform ensures repeatable
milling accuracy of ± 1 mm. Milling can be done quickly,
remotely and at any time. An integral, enclosed vacuum system
quickly and quietly removes foam chips produced by the milling
process. Windows™ based, menu-driven software is easy
to use with minimal training.
Compu•former® utilizes user definable compensating
material and pre-cut 10” x 10” x 2” (25.4 x
25.4 x 5.1 cm) foam blocks to produce compensators up to approximately
22 cm (8.7”) square. Changes for reduction ratio and
treatment geometry are programmed into the procedure.
“We've had very enthusiastic interest in Compu•former
as an affordable method for performing IMRT in various applications.”
noted Terry Chwalk, Executive VP for Huestis Medical. “It
is an accurate and cost effective rival to MLC based procedures,
and results in effective beam intensity modulation.”
he added.
Huestis Medical radiotherapy, X-ray collimator and remanufactured
diagnostic imaging systems are distributed worldwide. ISO
9001 manufacturing, based in Bristol, RI, supports radiotherapy
simulators, block cutters, accessories, and X-ray collimators.
ISO 9002 imaging experts, Huestis ARI, Taunton, MA and Chicago
based Huestis Pro-Tronics, produce thoroughly remanufactured
GE R/F rooms, GE portables, GE CT Scanners, OEC C-Arms, and
L/F uro suites.
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