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Real-time tracking of Gold Anchor fiducial markers

We believe that real-time tracking of Gold Anchor fiducial markers creates unprecedented opportunities to provide safe and economical radiotherapy with high accuracy and precision. A recent study of 132 prostate cancer patients, with Gold Anchor markers automatically detected on Varian TrueBeam, showed that:– Across 2659 fractions, intrafraction motion correction was performed 582 times, in 463 […]

MDR compliant

Gold Anchor is now MDR compliant! Years of diligent regulatory work have proven to pay off! The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is a set of regulations established by the European Union to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices within the EU market. Officially known as Regulation (EU) 2017/745, it replaced the Medical Device […]

Limburgs Oncologisch Centrum

Limburgs Oncologisch Centrum (Jessa Hospital in Hasselt, Belgium & ZOL Hospital in Genk, Belgium) starts using Gold Anchor fiducial markers Naslund Medical /JJ-MEDTECH performed/supported a training and education session at the Radiotherapy department at Limburgs Oncologisch Centrum (Jessa, Hasselt & ZOL, Genk), Belgium. A team of 8 urologists and 4 radiation oncologists were educated in […]

Naslund Medical AB partners exclusively with MIS Healthcare in the United Kingdom

It is with great pleasure we announce the exclusive partnership between Naslund Medical AB and MIS Healthcare for the distribution of Gold Anchor fiducial markers in the United Kingdom. This partnership will enable more UK clinicians the opportunity to get introduced to Gold Anchor onsite. Together with MIS Healthcare we look forward to not only providing an […]

New solution for Endoscopy

New solution for Endoscopy!  Placement of Gold Anchor through endoscope in central lung, esophagus, pancreas, and rectal tumors is possible by using the Gold Anchor Introducer. The Gold Anchor Introducer is delivered pre-loaded with the Gold Anchor MR+ (1.5% Fe) marker inside. It comes in a blister single pack, sterilized, ready for use. The Introducer is used […]

Gold Anchor MR+

Gold Anchor MR+ A new unique marker material with exceptional MRI visibility • Until recently, all Gold Anchor markers were made of an alloy of 99.5% pure gold and 0.5% pure iron (int pat).• Since December 2020, Gold Anchor markers are also made of an alloy of 98.5% pure gold and 1.5% pure iron (int pat).• […]

Superior IGRT solution

Gold Anchor enables a superior IGRT solution for prostate SBRT IGRT is standard of care for hypofractionation of the prostate. There are however several ways to perform IGRT and above is a comparison illustrating downsides with other options than Gold Anchor. Supporting articles In an article published in September 2020, authors from the IRCCS Sacro Cuore […]

Moving to SBRT for prostate due to COVID-19?

Healthcare institutions around the world are currently under extraordinary pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the radiotherapy centers are no exception. Organizations like ASTRO and ESTRO have presented recommendations and information on how to manage radiotherapy treatments during this time of crisis. A recurring theme for certain groups of prostate patients is to either […]