Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy apparatus and method
US10092358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A station for tomotactic-guided biopsy in prone includes a table with an aperture, and a tomosynthesis imaging system. A biopsy gun can be mounted on a stage arm assembly disposed below the table. The imaging system and stage arm assembly can be independently rotated and linearly repositioned in one or more dimensions, thereby allowing the tomotactic scan axis to be located relative to a breast being imaged.
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