Imatron and Siemens revise CT deal

Ultrafast CT developer Imatron has revised its product development and distribution agreementwith Siemens, the South San Francisco, CA, company reported lastweek. Under the terms of the new deal, Siemens will contribute$15 million toward a three-year collaborative research programto upgrade Imatron's C-150 CT scanner, marketed by Siemens asEvolution EBT. Siemens will also cancel a $4 million loan to Imatronfor the transfer of Imatron patents to Siemens.