Varian Medical Systems to Showcase the Latest X-Ray Image Detectors and X-Ray Tubes at the MEDICA 2009 International Trade Fair

SALT LAKE CITY, November 18 - Booth - A78/Hall 10 - Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR), a premier
supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital image detectors, will exhibit
its PaxScan digital image detectors and its line of X-ray tubes for
fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology and cone-beam CT imaging at the MEDICA
2009 International Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany from November 18-21,
2009.

The Varian Medica booth will exhibit several filmless imaging panels and
X-ray tubes including the:

    - PaxScan 4336R, a 43cm x 36cm cassette size digital detector,
      that is the first NEMA size DR panel designed to replace standard film
      cassettes used in existing radiographic and multi-bucky applications.
      The panel is also available with a portable hand-held enclosure for use
      in mobile imaging systems.
    - PaxScan 4343R, a 43cm x 43cm detector, which is Varian's largest
      panel suitable for large field of view radiographic image acquisition.
      It is designed for permanent mounting in radiographic tables or wall
      stands.
    - MCS-6074 rotating anode X-ray tube for CT scanning, together with
      a line of replacement X-ray tubes that are available through Varian's
      Interay after-market sales group. The Interay group offers medical
      X-ray tubes "on demand" for the service and small OEM markets.

"By having inventory in Europe as well as a responsive technical and
marketing team, we are able to provide superior product quality and customer
service throughout the European Union," said Stefano Daniotti, European
regional manager for Varian X-Ray Products.

European Sales & Service Center

Varian Medical Systems has a dedicated, bonded facility at its service
center in Willich, Germany where X-ray tubes are available in inventory for
rapid shipment. This facility reloads, rebuilds and distributes medical X-ray
tubes for immediate delivery throughout Europe. The center also evaluates and
repairs tubes. Varian's X-ray Products Group is headquartered in Salt Lake
City, Utah.

About Varian Medical Systems

Varian X-Ray Products is a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and digital
detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, dental, veterinary, scientific, and
industrial applications. X-Ray Products is a business unit of Varian Medical
Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California. Varian is the world's leading
manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other
medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and
brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing
comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology
practices. The company also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo
screening and industrial non-destructive inspection. Varian Medical Systems
employs approximately 5,100 people who are located at manufacturing sites in
North America, China and Europe and in its 79 sales and support offices
around the world. For more information, visit www.varian.com/.

    FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Elaine Fairless, Varian Medical Systems
    +1-801-978-5715   elaine.fairless@varian.com

Elaine Fairless of Varian Medical Systems, +1-801-978-5715, elaine.fairless at varian.com