Time-saving breast biopsy tools

MR-guided interventional breast procedures have increased dramatically over the last few years. Noras MRI Products, of Hochberg, Germany, is an established specialist manufacturer of instruments and accessories for this field. At ECR 2007, the company will demonstrate two systems.

Photo: Time-saving breast biopsy tools

The Noras MR breast puncture system now has 4-ch phased array coil. ‘The wide access – medial, lateral and cranio-caudal – permits punctures in the whole breast volume without time-consuming patient repositioning,’ the company explains, adding: ‘The large range of accessories includes adaptations for customary vacuum guns. The biopsy unit can be tailored to various software systems. A co-ordinate system will be available shortly.’

Noras points out that, being modular, this system is more cost-effective for newcomers. ‘The different components (Post&Pillar or grid system, 4-ch coil) can be assembled according to the user’s needs and the accessories can be adapted to his biopsy system.’

The CPC 8-ch phased array multipurpose coil – ‘This 2x4ch coil, provided with an adjustable holder, offers high-resolution image quality and has been designed for parallel imaging. As it enables a great number of imaging applications – carotid artery, jawbone, ears, eyes, as well as movement studies of all articulations – this device represents a cost-saving examination solution. The development of customised holders for the musculoskeletal system is also possible. The MR-safe trolley with instrument table, LED light and vacuum pump for fixation mats can also be used to store the CPC coil and various instruments,’ Noras adds.

View the Noras range at ECR, Expo A, booth 125.

08.03.2007

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