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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2011
Axel Krieger, Alexandria, VA (US);
Stephen Abellera, Toronto, CA;
Iris Elliott, Toronto, CA;
Jeremy Bluvol, Toronto, CA;
Cameron Piron, Toronto, CA;
Chris Luginbuhl, Toronto, CA;
Axel Krieger, Alexandria, VA (US);
Stephen Abellera, Toronto, CA;
Iris Elliott, Toronto, CA;
Jeremy Bluvol, Toronto, CA;
Cameron Piron, Toronto, CA;
Chris Luginbuhl, Toronto, CA;
INVIVO CORPORATION, Andover, MA (US);
Abstract
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.