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TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Radiaction Medical Ltd. [https://www.radiactionmedical.com/] ("Radiaction"), an

innovative medical device company focused on radiation protection in the

interventional cardiology and electrophysiology sectors, has entered into a new

collaboration with the Interventional Cardiology unit of Mazowiecki Hospital in

Ostroleka, Poland. The hospital has received the first installed system in the

EU to protect interventional cardiologists and medical staff from the

devastating effects of X-ray radiation exposure through the company's

ground-breaking fully-automated shielding technology.

Numerous studies demonstrate the health risks associated with accumulated

radiation exposure of the medical personnel working in interventional suites.

Increased risks of brain tumors, cognitive degradation, radiation-related

illnesses, eye cataracts and more have resulted from repeated long-term

exposure to scattered X-ray.

The collaboration between Radiaction and the Mazowiecki Hospital includes the

sale of the shielding device and on-going data collection and research to

further enhance the clinical evidence of the device's performance and its easy

integration into the clinical workflow.  

Dr. Wojciech Krzyzanowski, Medical Director of the Mazowiecki Hospital, stated

"staff protection from radiation is one of our top priorities, while keeping

patients' safety unchanged. We are very excited about our collaboration with

Radiaction to protect our physicians and staff from exposure to harmful

radiation. Our first impressions of the technology are very positive and we are

eager to see the long-term results."

Dr. Dariusz Karwowski, head of the Interventional Cardiology Unit, added

"performing over 2,000 invasive cardiac procedures in our cath-lab every year,

the key is to be well protected from the effects of X-ray radiation exposure,

while being able to perform the procedures without interference."

Dr. Pawel Radecki, co-head of the Interventional Cardiology Unit, agreed: "each

year, we treat more complex and calcified atherosclerotic lesions in the

coronary arteries. The procedures have become much longer and require the

administration of increasing doses of radiation. Despite the use of various

protection measures available on the market, we could not obtain full

protection, especially to the head and arms, which are not covered by current

equipment. Once we installed the Radiaction device, we quickly learned how to

use it in our clinical procedures and it makes us feel much safer as it

provides protection to our entire body".

Jonathan Yifat, CEO of Radiaction, added "while new innovations have entered

the battle against scattered C-arm radiation exposure, none of them shield the

entire body, head and eyes of everyone on the medical team without

significantly disrupting the clinical workflow with bulky and restrictive

barriers that separate patient and staff. We are excited by our collaboration

with the Mazowiecki Hospital and the opportunity to protect their team.

Following the establishment of this first EU center of excellence, we plan to

expand our clinical footprint in the EU and enter the US market".

About Radiaction:

Radiaction [https://www.radiactionmedical.com/], based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has

developed a radiation-shielding system providing a radiation-safe environment

for the entire healthcare team. The Company is revolutionizing X-ray protection

by providing full-body shielding to all medical personnel during

fluoroscopy-guided procedures. Placed on the C-arm, the system encapsulates the

imaging beam and blocks the scattered radiation at its origin, creating a

paradigm shift in medical staff radiation protection. First installations will

target the Interventional Cardiology (IC) and Electrophysiology (EP) markets,

where physicians experience the highest radiation exposure.

Radiaction was founded by Amir Belson, MD and its lead investor is InnovaHealth

Partners, LP.

For more information, visit Radiaction's website at www.radiactionmedical.com

or send an email to: contact@radiactionmedical.com.

Source: Radiaction-Medical Ltd.