GE Medical Systems buys USA Instruments:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
GE Medical Systems has acquired for an undisclosed sum the magnetic resonance imaging surface coil specialist, USA Instruments. The Cleveland, Ohio-based acquisition employs some 250 people. GE says it has a growing need for high-quality surface coils as its EXCITE image data pipeline technology and 3.0 Tesla and Open MRI products are experiencing rapid growth on the market. USA Instruments will continue to supply coils to other manufacturers.