公开(公告)号：US12029602B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17745189

申请日：2022-05-16

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew P. Smith ,  Julian Marshall

IPC: A61B6/50 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B10/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/465 ,  A61B10/0041

Abstract: A method of performing a procedure on a breast of a patient includes compressing the breast of the patient with a paddle of an imaging system and performing an initial imaging procedure on the breast of the patient. The initial imaging procedure includes imaging the breast with an x-ray source at a first energy to obtain a first image and a second energy to obtain a second image. A composite image is generated from the first image and the second image and displayed. A region of interest on the composite image is targeted and a biopsy is performed.

公开(公告)号：US12011305B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US17278973

申请日：2019-09-24

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Caroline Cowles ,  Timothy N. Wells

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/50

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/462 ,  A61B6/464 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  A61B2562/0257

Abstract: A tube arm assembly is rotatably connected to the floor mounted gantry of a breast imaging system. A support arm connected to the tube arm assembly can be independently rotated and positioned in a first angle, second angle, and a level position. A compression arm is configured to support a breast compression paddle and is linearly positionable on the support arm. Display screens and a sensor are disposed on an upper surface of the compression arm. Based on a signal received from the sensor, a controller is configured to change the read-ready orientation of each arm display.

公开(公告)号：US20240180533A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18509478

申请日：2023-11-15

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Wolton ,  Daniel Robertson ,  Thomas Fisk ,  Joseph A. Stand, III ,  Christian M. Ulm ,  Carl Pierce

IPC: A61B10/02

CPC classification number: A61B10/0275 ,  A61B2010/0208 ,  A61B10/0283

Abstract: A biopsy device includes an instrument set and an instrument drive unit removably coupled to the instrument set. The instrument set includes an instrument set housing; an elongate outer cannula having a tissue receiving aperture in a side wall thereof; an elongate inner cannula disposed within an outer cannula lumen; an aspiration vent fluidly coupling the outer cannula lumen to atmosphere; and an aspirate valve in the aspiration vent, and configured such that the outer cannula lumen is vented to atmosphere only when the aspirate valve is open. The instrument drive unit includes a drive unit support structure removably coupled to the instrument set housing; a motorized inner cannula driver configured to axially oscillate the inner cannula relative to the outer cannula to sever tissue extending through the tissue receiving opening; and an actuating member configured to selectively mechanically prevent the aspirate valve from closing.

公开(公告)号：US20240175955A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18530136

申请日：2023-12-05

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Jiachao Liang ,  Jimmy R. Roehrig

IPC: G01R33/56 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/50

CPC classification number: G01R33/5601 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/742 ,  G01R33/50

Abstract: A magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) review workstation includes a control processor, and a display integrated or otherwise operatively coupled with the control processor, wherein the control processor is configured to receive and analyze magnetic resonant imaging information pertaining to an imaged volume of tissue, and to cause to be displayed on the display output information that reflects or is otherwise indicative of an absorption rate of a contrast agent in the volume of tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20240173097A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18528055

申请日：2023-12-04

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC

Inventor： Estefania ALVAREZ ,  Adam KOZAK ,  Jaimee ROBERTSON ,  Stephen SPIEGELBERG

IPC: A61B90/00 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/39 ,  A61B10/0041 ,  A61B2017/00796 ,  A61B2017/00845 ,  A61B2017/00853 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/00898 ,  A61B2090/3904 ,  A61B2090/3908 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3954 ,  A61B2090/3966 ,  A61B2090/3987 ,  A61B2090/3995

Abstract: A biopsy site marker configured to expand upon deployment into a biopsy cavity, and visible under several different imaging modalities, comprises a superabsorbent hydrogel component and a radiopaque element. The hydrogel is in a compressed, dehydrated state prior to deployment to facilitate placement of the marker within the biopsy site, and thereafter expands upon deployment in the biopsy site. Such expansion limits migration of the site marker.

公开(公告)号：US20240164744A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18497053

申请日：2023-10-30

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth F. DEFREITAS ,  Ian SHAW ,  Kenneth BROOKS ,  Jay A. STEIN

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08

CPC classification number: A61B8/403 ,  A61B8/0825 ,  A61B8/406 ,  A61B8/4218 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/54

Abstract: A compression assembly is coupled to the gantry of an ultrasound breast imaging system. The compression assembly includes a pair of compression paddles mounted on a positioning track. Each compression paddle houses a transducer and has a compression material surface for patient contact. A motor moves the compression paddles along the positioning track to immobilize the breast for ultrasound imaging.

公开(公告)号：US20240156510A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18416522

申请日：2024-01-18

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： William Lucas Churchill ,  Danielle Gline Allen

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B2018/00577

Abstract: A system for modulating delivery of radiofrequency (RF) power to tissue, the system including an RF applicator configured for being positioned adjacent to tissue, an RF generator electrically coupled to the RF applicator, and a controller operatively coupled to the RF generator. The controller includes a tissue impedance measurement circuit operatively coupled with the RF applicator and configured for measuring an impedance of tissue disposed adjacent to the RF applicator, and a power modulation module configured to cause RF power to be delivered from the RF generator to the tissue disposed adjacent to the RF applicator so that an impedance of the tissue tracks a target tissue impedance as a function of time.

公开(公告)号：US20240148347A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18468849

申请日：2023-09-18

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Adrian HUNSDON

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/50

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/0435 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: An imaging system includes a gantry and a compression system coupled to the gantry and rotatable relative to the gantry. The compression system includes a compression paddle, a support platform, and an x-ray receptor disposed below the support platform. An x-ray tube head is coupled to the gantry and includes an x-ray source and a light source. The x-ray tube head is independently rotatable relative to the gantry and the compression system. The light source is configured to generate at least a first light type and a different second light type directed towards the support platform. The second light type being mapped to an x-ray field of the x-ray source, and the generated second light type is based on a tilt angle of the x-ray tube head relative to the support platform and a compression force of the compression paddle.

公开(公告)号：US20240108296A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18366760

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth F. DeFreitas ,  Tarpit Patel ,  Alan Rego ,  Danielle Niremberg ,  Douglas Myers ,  Shusheng He

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/045 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/025

Abstract: A breast support platform for an x-ray imaging system includes a housing having a compression plate and a front wall, and a heating system disposed at least partially within the housing. The heating system is configured to heat at least a portion of the compression plate, at least a portion of the front wall, or at least a portion of the compression plate and the front wall. In an example, the heating system includes a transparent conducting film coupled to an inner surface of the housing. In another example, the heating system includes a blower disposed at least partially within the housing, and the blower is configured to channel hot air across an inner surface of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11944458B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US16577643

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： James Mullally

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B6/50 ,  A61B8/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/708 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B8/403 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B8/0825

Abstract: Breast securement devices for imaging systems are provided. The securement device can include a breast tray configured to support a patient's breast. In one example, one or more walls extend from the breast tray to receive the patient's breast. In another example, a pair of arms pivotably extend at least partially over the breast tray to receive the patient's breast therebetween. In still another example, a membrane covers the breast tray and the patient's breast and selectively couples to the breast tray via a suction force. In yet another example, a paddle includes a plurality of flexible fingers that contour to the patient's breast, or includes an array of pins that independently slide within of the paddle and contour to the patient's breast, or includes a bladder having non-Newtonian fluid. Additionally or alternatively, a sling may receive the patient's breast and support the breast from below.