HumediQ Global

HumediQ Global GmbH is the German company which develops medical devices for optimization of the oncological help. A main product of the company is the automatic system of identification, positioning and traffic control of the patient at radiation therapy of IDENTIFY. The main office HumediQ is located in Munich. The company has representatives in Hong Kong and the USA.

History

2018: Varian purchased HumediQ Global

On August 7, 2018 the American producer of the medical equipment Varian Medical Systems announced HumediQ Global acquisition. This purchase which cost the parties decided not to disclose is a part of long-term growth strategy and expansion of a range of services of Varian company.

The IDENTIFY system which is developed by HumediQ Global company is equipped with the palm print scanner for identification of the patient and the device for radio frequency identification providing the correct placement of the equipment. Besides, a system is automatically synchronized with an information system of hospital and cameras for the correct positioning of the patient and monitoring of its movement throughout all therapeutic procedure.

Varian purchased the system developer for positioning of the patient at radiation therapy

The software of augmented reality allows the specialist to see the image of the patient on the monitor and to adjust his provision, recommending to change a pose for achievement of the best result of treatment. The color encoding of the image facilitates work of the specialist, allowing to orient quickly in a situation. When holding a procedure a system automatically registers movements of the patient and warns the specialist about an incorrect position by means of a sound signal and change of the image on the screen.

Thus, the IDENTIFY system automates workflow at superficial radiation therapy, ensuring safety of patients and also adequate quality and efficiency of the rendered help, it is told on the website of the producer.^[1]

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