Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Profound Medical's MRI Guided Thermal Therapy Device for Prostate CA Treatment

Filed under: Radiology , Urology

Profound Medical's (Toronto, Canada) thermal coagulation therapy system is an interesting new product that MassDevice has just reported from MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference. The MRI-compatible ultrasound applicator, yet to undergo clinical trials, is designed to deliver controlled thermal ablation to prostate cancer in an MRI via via a trans-urethral approach.

Features of the device:

Complete compatibility within an MRI suite

Accurate location of the trans-urethral ultrasound applicator in the prostate

Multiple 3D treatment planning options through proprietary software

Precise heating control through unique array geometries and frequencies

Whole or segmented treatments relative to disease progression and location

Single or multiple treatments in the same session

Real-time thermometry for active monitoring and surveillance

Highest control around organs such as nerve bundles, rectum & urethra

Treatment time estimates of 30 mins (6X faster than next best)

Product page: Profound Medical Treatment System...

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