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Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy apparatus and method

US11589944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2019
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2039

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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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