Aurora gets numerous certifications for breast MRI, broadens reach

Aurora Imaging Technology Inc., a manufacturer MRI for breast imaging applications, this week announced that it has achieved ISO 13485:2003, CMDCAS and Conformité Européene (CE) Marking certifications for its Aurora 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System with Bilateral RODEO (Rotating Delivery of Excitation Off-Resonance).

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