摘要 |
A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and, in particular, a sleeve to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A z-stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc. |
申请人 |
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. |
发明人 |
HUGHES, ROBERT J.;DIETZ, TIMOTHY G.;ANDREYKO, MICHAEL J.;CLEM, WILLIAM E.;ALBINI, MARTIN B.;TSONTON, MARK;HIBNER, JOHN A.;PYZOHA, JESSICA MARY;SWENDSEID, KENT;WILKINS, JAY;JENKS, GORDON;DATTA, KESHAVA;MURRAY, MICHAEL A. |