Localization mechanism for an MRI compatible biopsy device

Details Localization mechanism for an MRI compatible biopsy device Localization mechanism for an MRI compatible biopsy device

2002-10-18

2008-10-21

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

Reexamination Certificate

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07438692

ABSTRACT:
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 stereotactic biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture can include a breast compression plate and a biopsy probe support plate for supporting a biopsy probe for movement along multiple perpendicular axes. The position of both the breast compression plate and the biopsy probe support plate can be adjustable along an axis which is generally parallel to a probe needle.

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