London Health Sciences selects Samsung X-ray
March 23, 2016
LONDON, Ont. – London Health Sciences Centre has selected the SAMSUNG GC85A Robotic Ceiling Digital X-Ray system for its University Hospital Radiology department.
Via the Healthcare Materials Management Services (HMMS), a five-year agreement has been signed with APEXIUM Medical Group Inc., the sole authorized distributor of SAMSUNG Electronics Medical Equipment for Canada, for the supply of SAMSUNG Digital X-Ray equipment for LHSC, St. Joseph’s, as well as HMMS current and future affiliates.
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