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FROM INVENTION TO SUCCESS

Turon MedTech is the inventor of Cytoguide – the world’s first fully automated positioning tool for breast biopsy. We are also the leading independent provider of stereotactic instruments for breast biopsy. The company is characterized by long-term thinking, experience, expertise, flexibility, high customer service, fast delivery, close collaboration with customers and suppliers, as well as customer driven and efficient development.

  • 1985

    Mammography is introduced as a screening program in Sweden. Björn Ericson begins the development of Cytoguide.

  • 1986

    The first prototype of Cytoguide is presented. The system is further developed in cooperation with Philips in Germany.

  • 1987

    Cytoguide is put into use at the University Hospital in Kiel and then begins to be marketed and sold globally via Philips.

  • 1989

    The first installation of Cytoguide is implemented and sales are accelerating the US market.

  • 1990

    Planmed becomes a customer of Turon MedTech and has since been one of the company’s most loyal customers.

  • 1994

    Toshiba becomes a customer of Turon MedTech.

  • 2000

    Turon Medtech AB breaks out from Turon AB under Jonas Lindquist’s management

  • 2008

    Collaboration begins with the Korean mammography manufacturer, Medifuture.

  • 2009

    Cooperation with Siemens begins.

  • 2012

    Alengers and Adani become customers of Turon MedTech.

  • 2015

    Cytoguide is upgraded with various additional features such as light indication for ease of use.

  • 2017

    Cytoguide is upgraded with X-ray needle steering.

  • 2018

    Cytoguide updated for tomosynthesis guided biopsy

    Quick mount adapter for fully transparent tomosynthesis guided Fine and Core needle breast biopsy

  • 2019

    Full support for lateral approach biopsy

    Existing holder design covers vacuum assisted biopsy

    New needle holder, a quick mount (Laax) fully flexible lateral needle holder for Fine, Core and Marker approach

  • 2020

    New tactile feedback buttons

    Updated hand control for manual movement with tactile feedback in bottoms

  • 2021

    Upgraded electronics in the Cytoguide, electronic box and hand control.

2018 © TURON MEDTECH AB | KARDANVÄGEN 21, 43232 VARBERG, SWEDEN | PHONE: +(46) 340-84060 | info@turonmedtech.com
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