Mri biopsy apparatus incorporating a sleeve and multi-function obturator
CA 2887799 C · Owner: Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · Inventors: Andreyko, Michael J.; Murray, Michael A.; Hibner, John A.
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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 depth stop enhances accurate insertion and 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 …
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- Filed May 20, 2005 and granted October 10, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 20, 2025.
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