Compression unit for a combined x-ray and ultrasound examination device, examination device and method
US11399789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4281
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compression unit for a combined x-ray and ultrasound examination device and an examination device. The handling of the combined x-ray and ultrasound examination device is simplified by providing a compression unit with a compression surface which is permeable to x-rays and ultrasound and which is, or can be, coupled to a support element of the examination device irrespective of the existence of a mechanical and/or electrical connection between the ultrasound unit and the examination device.
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