Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
US8088072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
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