Biopsy needle visualization
US12029499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/52042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems providing guidance for operation of a biopsy needle based on ultrasonic imaging. Ultrasonic waves are emitted and detected by a ultrasonic transducer to generate image data. A biopsy needle is identified within the generated image data, and the biopsy needle may be in a pre-fire configuration. Based on the identification of the biopsy needle, the methods and systems may determine a predicted location of the biopsy needle based at least in part on biopsy needle properties. The predicted location of the biopsy needle may be the predicated location of the biopsy needle in its post-fire configuration. At least one indicator may be displayed indicating the determined predicted location.
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