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AVONDALE, Pa., March 5, 2025 — CQ Medical’s Iris AirShuttle
, a platform engineered to simplify patient transport from procedures to imaging, was recently highlighted at the Women in Innovation Award Showcase. This event celebrated the groundbreaking work of Professor Iris Grunwald of the University of Dundee, UK, and her team at the Image Guided Therapy Research Facility (IGTRF). They received a Purple Plaque for their significant contributions to healthcare innovation, recognizing their innovative solutions that are improving healthcare worldwide. Professor Grunwald spearheaded the clinical evaluation of the Iris AirShuttle, assessing its effectiveness in streamlining patient transfers, lessening physical stress on healthcare workers, and enhancing overall hospital workflow. The evaluation underscored the AirShuttle’s capability to boost safety and lower injury risks for NHS personnel.
Professor Grunwald stated, “We are very thankful for the opportunity to evaluate the Iris AirShuttle. It is a straightforward yet revolutionary solution poised to ease patient transfers, protect NHS staff, and ultimately optimize hospital workflow. The extremely favorable feedback from both healthcare professionals and industry leaders further confirms the importance of integrating this innovation into clinical practice.”
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The Iris AirShuttle is an essential component of CQ Medical’s Symphony® Imaging, Treatment & Transfer Solutions, seamlessly combining the AirShuttle patient platform with the AirDrive system. This synergy facilitates seamless patient transitions between imaging and procedural platforms, removing the necessity for patient repositioning. The Symphony solution, suitable for use in CT, MR (up to 3 Tesla), and angiography, ensures secure patient transport across diverse surfaces, including pads and mattresses covered with sheets, while reducing the required number of clinical staff.
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About CQ Medical
CQ Medical is a leading global innovator in top-tier, patient-focused radiotherapy and cancer therapy solutions. Operating primarily from locations in Iowa and Pennsylvania, with a worldwide team, the company leverages over 80 years of collective experience to deliver cutting-edge hardware and consumables for patient immobilization and positioning, fiducial markers, couchtops, and patient care products.
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Lisa Vandenberg, Senior Director of Product Management & Marketing,
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