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News Release - March 9, 2007
B-K Medical Introduces the Only Prostate Transducer to Combine Two Ultrasound Techniques in One
One solution provides both simultaneous biplane and endfire imagingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark--(HSMN NewsFeed)--B-K Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ:ALOG ), today announced the launch of its new transrectal prostate transducer, the 8818, which combines the functionality of simultaneous biplane and endfire transducers in one.
The 8818 transducer enables urologists to examine any prostate in any plane with control and ease. It provides unprecedented image quality and usability for prostate ultrasound examinations and biopsies, and includes a unique dual-biopsy guide that facilitates biopsies in all sections of the prostate.
By performing two techniques with a single transducer, urologists now need choose only one solution to biopsy all sections of the prostate. They can carry out their chosen biopsy scheme with the best possible precision, enabling them to make a more informed diagnosis. With the dual-biopsy guide that contains needle channels for both simultaneous biplane and endfire imaging, urologists can perform all their biopsies with only one guide and one-time insertion of the probe into the patient.
B-K Medical introduced simultaneous biplane imaging to urologists. The technique provides real-time simultaneous images of the prostate in both the sagittal and transverse planes. By seeing the prostate and biopsy needle in both planes at one time, users get superb direction to correctly target the intended sections and carry out their biopsy scheme precisely. It is especially useful for taking biopsies in the extreme lateral sections of the prostate.
Endfire imaging provides the ideal view when taking biopsies in the apex of the prostate. The design of the endfire biopsy channel ensures the shortest distance to the apex, thereby helping users to avoid accidentally piercing surrounding tissue.
Michael Brock, President, B-K Medical, says, "The 8818, together with B-K Medical scanners, is simply the best ultrasound solution for urology. Doctors save time and effort by using this single transducer to see all sections of the prostate in all planes. They'll get images that are excellent in detail and resolution, allowing them to see more lesions. The images may be converted to 3-D, archived, and shared in a variety of ways to complement physicians' workflows. It is a solution that is cutting-edge in design, yet one that is approachable, reliable, and adaptable."
As with all B-K Medical transducers, the 8818 is compatible with a variety of modern cleaning and sterilization techniques.
Facts about B-K Medical
B-K Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG ), specializes in the development and production of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The company is recognized as a world leader in developing ultrasound scanners specially designed for surgery and for the investigation of urological disorders. The product line also includes scanners for other applications, such as gynecological examinations, fetal scanning, and radiology.
B-K Medical is represented in 60 countries, with subsidiary sales companies in the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and the U.K. An extensive network of distributors connects B-K Medical with Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the rest of the world. The company has 330 employees, 230 of whom are located in Denmark.
For additional information, please email us at inquire@bkmed.com, phone us at +45 4452 8100, or visit our web site at www.bkmed.com.
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