Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System with Integrated Utilities
First Claim
1. A medical apparatus, comprising:
- (a) a patient support comprising a breast localization assembly operably configured to compress and localize a breast and at least partially composed of a material transparent in a selected imaging spectrum;
(b) a diagnostic imaging system movable relative to the breast localization assembly for diagnostic imaging of the localized breast;
(c) a biopsy device attaching structure positioned proximate to the breast localization assembly;
(d) a vacuum source and a vacuum port, wherein the vacuum source and vacuum port are integral with the patient support, wherein the vacuum port is configured to be fluidly coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; and
(e) a power source, wherein the power source is integral with the patient support, wherein the power source is configured to be operatively coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure.
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Abstract
A diagnostic station integrates patient support, imaging, biopsy, and treatment. An illustrative version of a prone mammography table localizes a breast with an imaging modality (e.g., X-ray, etc.) based upon a rotating C-arm that may encircle the localized breast. A biopsy system is integrated into the controls and displays or user interface of the diagnostic station, sharing integrated utilities (e.g., vacuum, power, data communication, etc.). Ancillary devices may be identified and authenticated by the integrated system, such as to base available functionality on the identification and/or authentication of an ancillary device. Ancillary devices that may be integrated with the system may include devices that are operable to perform surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or other functions.
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20 Claims
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1. A medical apparatus, comprising:
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(a) a patient support comprising a breast localization assembly operably configured to compress and localize a breast and at least partially composed of a material transparent in a selected imaging spectrum; (b) a diagnostic imaging system movable relative to the breast localization assembly for diagnostic imaging of the localized breast; (c) a biopsy device attaching structure positioned proximate to the breast localization assembly; (d) a vacuum source and a vacuum port, wherein the vacuum source and vacuum port are integral with the patient support, wherein the vacuum port is configured to be fluidly coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; and (e) a power source, wherein the power source is integral with the patient support, wherein the power source is configured to be operatively coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An integrated medical system, the system comprising:
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(a) a patient support comprising a breast localization assembly operably configured to compress and localize a breast; (b) a diagnostic imaging system for diagnostic imaging of the localized breast; (c) a biopsy device attaching structure positioned proximate to the breast localization assembly; (d) a vacuum source and a vacuum port, wherein the vacuum source and vacuum port are integral with the patient support, wherein the vacuum port is configured to be fluidly coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; (e) a fluid vessel integral with the patient support, wherein the fluid vessel is configured to be fluidly coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; and (f) a power source, wherein the power source is integral with the patient support, wherein the power source is configured to be operatively coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A medical system, comprising:
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(a) a patient support comprising a breast localization assembly operably configured to compress and localize a breast; (b) a diagnostic imaging system for diagnostic imaging of the localized breast; (c) a biopsy device attaching structure positioned proximate to the breast localization assembly; (d) a vacuum source and a vacuum port, wherein the vacuum source and vacuum port are integral with the patient support, wherein the vacuum port is configured to be fluidly coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; and (e) a power source, wherein the power source is integral with the patient support, wherein the power source is configured to be operatively coupled with a biopsy device engaged with the biopsy device attaching structure; and (f) an integrated user interface in communication with the power source, wherein the user interface is operable to control each of the patient support, the diagnostic imaging system, a biopsy device coupled with the biopsy device attaching structure, and the vacuum source.
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