Philips inks a deal to allow long-term, continuous access of its ultrasound devices to the Dutch teaching hospital Medical Center Leeuwarden.

Technology giant Philips (NYSE:PHG) awarded a 10-year contract for continuous access of its ultrasound devices to the cardiology department at Medical Center Leeuwarden, a teaching hospital in the Netherlands.

The Dutch hospital will also receive training services and periodic structural upgrades as part of the deal. The ultrasound devices will be used by cardiologists to perform diagnostic tests and minimally-invasive procedures.