MASEP Infini, an innovator in global medical technology, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles announced that Good Samaritan Hospital has acquired the Infini gamma ray radiosurgery system for its radiosurgery centre. With this acquisition, Good Samaritan becomes the first hospital in the United States to offer its patients the latest generation non-invasive treatment for brain disorders in the form of the Infini system that combines advanced Treatment Planning Software with patented Rotary Focusing Technology.  This combination allows MASEP Infini to provide clinicians with state-of-the-art radiosurgery systems at reduced life cycle costs.

“After a long technical review of existing technology, we found the Infini system met our strict standards for the care of patients with neurological disorders that require sophisticated and highly precise clinical intervention,” stated Ching Chen, PhD, physicist at Good Samaritan Hospital. “The robust software system provides unmatched precision for treatment delivery, even for the most complex cases.”

The Infini gamma ray stereotactic radiosurgery system received FDA 510(k) clearance in March 2011. It is a high-tech system with automatic features and unparalleled dose-sculpturing abilities. Stereotactic gamma ray radiosurgery focuses radiation on specific areas of the brain to treat tumours and malformations.

“The Infini system automates treatment delivery, which provides physicians with outstanding tools to offer the most accurate therapeutic interventions,” said Bruce Meredith, VP of MASEP Infini. “Physicians treating patients with brain disorders do not want to expose brain tissue to unnecessary radiation. That's why using multi-purpose radiation equipment on brain patients is not the optimal choice.”

Brain tumours affect about 190,000 Americans a year and with over 100 different types of brain tumours, finding the most effective treatment requires expert medical care and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Brain tumours represent a significant burden to the healthcare system and can devastate the lives of patients and their families. Gamma ray radiosurgery is a safe, effective, and non-surgical approach for the treatment of certain types of brain tumours.

Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to providing state-of-the-art radiosurgical treatment to its patients.