On January 13, 2017, BSD Medical Corporation went out of business as per its Chapter 11 liquidation filing under bankruptcy. BSD Medical Corporation, a life sciences company, develops, manufactures, markets, and services medical systems to treat cancer and benign diseases using heat therapy. The company offers MicroThermX microwave ablation system that includes a microwave generator, single-patient-use disposable antennas with cooling circuit, and a thermistor based temperature monitoring system; and employs precision-guided microwave energy to ablate diseased soft tissue. It also provides installation, technical training, support, and other services. The company offers its product through a network of direct sales representatives and specialty distribution firms in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company was formerly known as Perseon Corporation and changed its name to BSD Medical Corporation in August 2016. BSD Medical Corporation was founded in 1978 and is based in Bountiful, Utah.