Systems and methods for MRI guided trans-orifice and transperineal intervention apparatus with adjustable biopsy needle insertion

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PATENT NO 9913596
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13304573

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An intervention apparatus is described having a probe with an orifice insertion portion, the insertion portion being configured for insertion into an orifice of a patient. The apparatus also having an intervention tool securement and adjustment mechanism removably attached to the probe. The probe providing support to hold the mechanism in a position relative to the patient, and the adjustment mechanism providing adjustment of an entry point and an angle of entry for an intervention tool to the patient. In embodiments, magnetic resonance imaging, trans-orifice intervention and transperineal intervention are described. Methods for imaging and/or intervention are also described.

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GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED10210 GENETIC CENTER DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121
BIOLUCENT LLC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
CYTYC CORPORATION250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
HOLOGIC INC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752

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Abellera, Stephen Toronto, CA 11 305
Bluvol, Jeremy Toronto, CA 2 16
Elliott, Iris Toronto, CA 1 1
Krieger, Axel Alexandria, US 32 2396
Luginbuhl, Chris Toronto, CA 9 76
Piron, Cameron Toronto, CA 49 2923

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