Boston Scientific Allies with Philips Healthcare to Bolster Imaging Equipment Offering

Boston Scientific has announced a partnership with Philips Healthcare, the objective of which is to allow Philips to sell Boston Scientific imaging equipment in connection with its Allura Xper catheterization (cath) lab systems worldwide.

The Boston Scientific iLab ultrasound imaging system is a platform for the company’s imaging catheters. The iLab system features heightened image quality and allows physicians the ability to choose from a variety of imaging catheters for coronary, peripheral and intracardiac applications, according to the company. The system is compatible and can be integrated with all major X-ray systems including the Philips Allura Xper system. Their agreement enables Philips to offer customers an integrated imaging solution that is compatible with current and next-generation Boston Scientific imaging catheters.

“Boston Scientific is pleased to collaborate with Philips and establish the foundation for an ongoing relationship,” said Isaac Zacharias, general manager of Boston Scientific’s Imaging business. “As premier providers of medical technology for cardiologists and electrophysiologists, this collaboration is expected to expand the ability of Boston Scientific and Philips to offer integrated solutions that improve ease of use and workflow for our worldwide customers.”

“This collaboration is a further step in Philips’ strategy to offer seamlessly integrated interventional solutions. Philips works with companies like Boston Scientific to continuously enhance the integrated functioning of our cath labs and further enhance the user experience,” said Bert van Meurs, senior vice president and general manager of Interventional X-Ray at Philips Healthcare.

Boston Scientific is based in Natick, Mass., and its imaging business includes a line of intravascular ultrasound and intracardiac echocardiography imaging catheters. These devices enable physicians to assess diseased arteries and intracardiac structures to aid in appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Philips Healthcare is a division of Royal Philips Electronics based in the Netherlands, and has U.S. headquarters in Andover, Mass. The company provides a range of medical devices and technologies.