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IBA Acquires Canada's Modus Medical Devices, Strengthening IBA Dosimetry Portfolio.

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Belgium-based particle accelerator technology provider IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) has acquired Canada-based Modus Medical Devices Inc. (Modus QA), which is specialized in phantoms for quality assurance for radiation therapy, the company said.

Founded in 2000 and employing about 20 people, Modus QA is in quality assurance for complex radiation therapy technologies, such as image-guided radiation therapy, surface guided radiation therapy and respiratory gating that have led to significant advances in patient treatment.

It specializes in phantoms, a manufactured product made to resemble human organ or tissue used to quantify the potential effects of a radiation dose on a patient.

The company has a solid installed base, with over 6,500 phantoms used in more than 4,000 clinics and hospitals worldwide.

Through this acquisition, IBA will benefit from synergies both in R and D and in sales and enable it to diversify its product catalogue.

This should strengthen IBA's competitive position globally as well as its footprint in North...

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