About MR-linac Elekta’s MR-linac combines a linear accelerator and an MRI scanner with sophisticated software that allows a physician to see the target tumor in real time. MR-linac is designed to improve targeting of tumor tissue while reducing exposure of normal tissue to radiation beams, which may enable use of higher radiation doses without increased side effects. MR-linac will allow physicians to precisely locate tumors, and to accurately deliver doses of radiation even when tumor tissue is moving during treatment or changes shape, location, or size between treatment sessions.

Elekta’s MR-linac is a work in progress and not available for sale or distribution.


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The above information is such that Elekta AB (publ) shall make public in accordance with the Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was published at 07:30 CET on August 5, 2016. About Elekta Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both health care providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals worldwide. Elekta employs around 3,800 employees globally. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. Website: www.elekta.com

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