Positron puts Pulse in Pakistan

Nuclear cardiology device developer Positron has sold its Pulse CDCC SPECT camera to CPE Institute of Cardiology in Multan, Pakistan.

The Indianapolis-based Positron said the Pulse CDCC features a cardiac-specific imaging software package. The firm said it has more than 100 of its Pulse cameras installed worldwide.

Positron said its product line includes: the Attrius, a PET imaging device; the Pulse; the Nuclear Pharm-Assist, an automated radiopharmaceutical distribution device; and the Tech-Assist, a radiopharmaceutical injection shield.

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