TargetScan System - Proprietary Technology

Scanning Technology

Envisioneering has developed a unique, proprietary 3-D linear bi-plane scanning technology. The technology is differentiated from other probes and scanners in that the transducer is able to move in and out (longitudinally) within the hollow body of the probe or scanner while also rotating, allowing the transverse and longitudinal images to also move in and out and rotate. The Envisioneering design allows the probe or scanner to generate movable image planes without requiring the scanner or probe to be physically moved. The probe remains stationary while imaging a full range of scan planes, allowing automated image capture and generation of fine-resolution 3-D images.

 

 
  • Less discomfort for the patient
  • Less chance of moving the prostate and thus distorting the image
  • Less chance of causing the treatment needles or apparatus to move
  • Less dependent on operator skill


Biopsy Technology

Envisioneering's Targeted Biopsy System leverages the unique advantages of the Envisioneering scanning probe in conjunction with proprietary planning software, redirecting needle guide and bendable biopsy needle. The Stabilized Targeted Biopsy System allows a physician to plan the preferred locations of tissue samples in the different quadrants of the prostate, and save this biopsy plan to file. The Targeted Biopsy System then allows the physician to insert a biopsy needle in the targeted area, and monitor both the accuracy of the biopsy needle position and the specific location of the tissue sample captured by the biopsy needle. Images can be captured and stored by the system, to verify the location of the tissue samples.

 

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