Hologic/R2
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Integration of R2 Technology's ImageChecker computer aided detection (CAD) technology with Hologic's Lorad Selenia amorphous-selenium, direct-capture full-field digital mammography system enabled under Sept. 26 collaboration agreement. The pact mirrors similar R2 relationships with digital mammography device makers Fischer Imaging and GE Medical Systems (1"The Gray Sheet" Sept. 23, 2002, p. 26). A PMA supplement for the Selenia is pending at FDA. Hologic and R2 will seek additional approvals for the integrated system...
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