公开(公告)号：US12236582B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US17279002

申请日：2019-09-24

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre ,  Susan Harvey

IPC: G06T7/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating abnormalities within a breast and generating mappings of structures, such as ducts, within the breast. First imaging data may be acquired for a breast from a first imaging modality and second imaging data for the breast from a second imaging modality. The first imaging data is co-registered with the second imaging data, such that the first imaging data and the second imaging data share a common coordinate space. Based on the second imaging data, a plurality of structures within the breast are mapped to generate a mapping of the plurality of structures. From at least one of the first imaging data or the second imaging data, the abnormality in the breast is located. The mapping of the plurality of structures and the located abnormality in the breast may be concurrently displayed. A statistical analysis of the mapping of the breast structures may also be performed.

公开(公告)号：US12133695B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-05

申请号：US17524590

申请日：2021-11-11

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： John Laviola ,  Shawn St. Pierre ,  Brian Stellmach ,  Lori Fontaine ,  Joseph A. Stand, III ,  Estefania Alvarez ,  Stephen Grantz ,  Michelle Dawn Lyman ,  Shannon Marie Butler ,  Yuliya Mathis

IPC: A61B34/20 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G06T7/70 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B34/00

Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

公开(公告)号：US12121304B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17031380

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre

IPC: A61B34/20 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H20/40 ,  G16H30/40 ,  G16H40/63

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/463 ,  A61B8/485 ,  A61B8/5215 ,  A61B10/0275 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B90/39 ,  G01S7/52073 ,  G01S15/8906 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H20/40 ,  G16H30/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  A61B8/0825 ,  A61B8/481 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2034/2065 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3983

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for providing guidance for operation of a localization insertion device based on ultrasonic imaging. Ultrasonic waves are emitted and detected by an ultrasonic transducer to generate image data. An introducer for placing a localization wire is identified within the generated image data. Based on the identification of the introducer, the methods and systems may determine a predicted location based at least in part on introducer properties and localization wire properties. The predicted location of the ring of the localization wire may be the predicated location of the localization wire when positioned subcutaneously with the localization insertion device. At least one indicator may be displayed indicating the determined predicted ring location.

公开(公告)号：US11730434B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17368147

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  Timothy N. Wells ,  Thomas DeYoung ,  Henry Landry ,  Shawn St. Pierre ,  Shawn Hochstetler ,  Joseph Vartolone ,  Neil Roth ,  Michelle Lustrino

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G21K7/00 ,  G01N23/18 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/06

CPC classification number: A61B6/4435 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/42 ,  A61B6/4208 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/44 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4411 ,  A61B6/4429 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4447 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/465 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/508 ,  A61B6/542 ,  A61B6/587 ,  A61B6/588 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G01N23/18 ,  G21K7/00 ,  A61B6/4423 ,  G01N2223/301 ,  G01N2223/309 ,  G01N2223/3306 ,  G01N2223/3307 ,  G01N2223/6126

Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.

公开(公告)号：US11464585B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US17510274

申请日：2021-10-25

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： John Laviola ,  Shawn St. Pierre ,  Brian Stellmach ,  Lori Fontaine ,  Joseph A. Stand, III ,  Estefania Alvarez ,  Stephen Grantz ,  Michelle Dawn Lyman ,  Shannon Marie Butler ,  Yuliya Mathis

IPC: A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B34/00 ,  G06T7/70 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

公开(公告)号：US11234772B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US16771379

申请日：2018-12-11

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： John Laviola ,  Shawn St. Pierre ,  Brian Stellmach ,  Lori Fontaine ,  Joseph A. Stand, III ,  Estefania Alvarez ,  Stephen Grantz ,  Michelle Dawn Lyman ,  Shannon Marie Butler ,  Yuliya Mathis

IPC: A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G06T7/70 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

公开(公告)号：US20200093193A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16577541

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre ,  Timothy R. Stango ,  Christopher Marvel ,  Valerie Chu

IPC: A41C3/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: A breast securement device for an imaging system is provided. The securement device includes a retainer configured to attach to at least a portion of a patient's breast and a tensioning system coupled to the retainer. The tensioning system is configured to pull the retainer away from a chest wall of the patient so as to apply a pulling force to the patient's breast. The retainer may include a substantially tubular-shaped mesh material having a first end configured to receive at least a portion of the patient's breast and an opposite second end coupled to the tensioning system. In another example, the retainer may include a vacuum bag having a first end configured to receive at least a portion of the patient's breast. In still another example, the retainer may include an adhesive member configured to adhere to the patient's breast.

公开(公告)号：US20240341703A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18643008

申请日：2024-04-23

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre ,  Alan Rego ,  Richard Gladwin Edwards ,  Joseph Vartolone ,  Timothy Wells

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/50

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/0435 ,  A61B6/0492 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.

公开(公告)号：US11684323B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US16981528

申请日：2019-05-23

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre ,  Richard Gladwin Edwards ,  Joseph Vartolone

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/44 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: A bracket body releasably secures a compression element to the compression arm of a breast imaging system. A pair of parallel lateral arms extends from a rigid frame which extends from the bracket. A span connects the ends of the lateral arms opposite the bracket and a flexible membrane extends from the span towards the bracket body.

公开(公告)号：US11000241B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US16577541

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre ,  Timothy R. Stango ,  Christopher Marvel

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A41C3/00 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: A breast securement device for an imaging system is provided. The securement device includes a retainer configured to attach to at least a portion of a patient's breast and a tensioning system coupled to the retainer. The tensioning system is configured to pull the retainer away from a chest wall of the patient so as to apply a pulling force to the patient's breast. The retainer may include a substantially tubular-shaped mesh material having a first end configured to receive at least a portion of the patient's breast and an opposite second end coupled to the tensioning system. In another example, the retainer may include a vacuum bag having a first end configured to receive at least a portion of the patient's breast. In still another example, the retainer may include an adhesive member configured to adhere to the patient's breast.