Cygnus and Panasonic Medical in X-ray alliance:

Cygnus Imaging is to have exclusive distribution rights to Panasonic Medical and Industrial Video's digital dental X-ray sensor technology in the US. Cygnus Imaging will incorporate the technology into the CygnusRay dental X-ray systems, which are designed to replace traditional X-ray film and reduce radiation exposure by up to 90%. Cygnus Imaging, a division of Zila, plans to begin sales in February 1998 at between $6,900 and $9,900 per product.

Cygnus Imaging is to have exclusive distribution rights to Panasonic Medical and Industrial Video's digital dental X-ray sensor technology in the US. Cygnus Imaging will incorporate the technology into the CygnusRay dental X-ray systems, which are designed to replace traditional X-ray film and reduce radiation exposure by up to 90%. Cygnus Imaging, a division of Zila, plans to begin sales in February 1998 at between $6,900 and $9,900 per product.

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