ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: MIR) (“Mirion”) (“Company”), a global provider of detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions to the medical, nuclear, defense, and research end markets, today announced that it had completed the acquisition of Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc. (“CIRS”), a leading provider of medical imaging and radiation therapy phantoms serving the medical industry.
CIRS specializes in the design, development and commercialization of tissue equivalent medical imaging and radiation therapy phantoms for the radiotherapy and radio-diagnostic markets. The critical technology of CIRS is used to:
- Calibrate and test diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy equipment;
- Measure radiation dose in specific anatomical geometries;
- Maintain critical quality assurance standards; and
- Improve patient outcomes.
On November 11, 2021, Mirion had announced that the Company had signed a definitive agreement to acquire CIRS for approximately $54 million, and will be integrated into the Company’s Medical segment.
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About Mirion
Mirion Technologies is a leading provider of detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions to the nuclear, defense, medical and research end markets. The organization aims to harness its unrivaled knowledge of ionizing radiation for the greater good of humanity. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA – USA), Mirion employs around 2,500 people and operates in 13 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Mirion, visit Mirion.com.
About Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc.
Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc. (CIRS) was founded in 1982 by Dr. Elias Zerhouni and is based in Norfolk, VA. CIRS develops tissue simulation and medical phantom technology for the radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging markets and has become a recognized leader in medical quality (QA) solutions. For more information, visit cirsinc.com.