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Ethicon gets OK for handheld biopsy unit
Ethicon Endo-Surgery has received Food and Drug Administration marketing clearance for a handheld version of its Mammotome minimally invasive breast-biopsy device. The new unit, called Mammotome Hand Held, will be available Sept. 20, according to the
Ethicon Endo-Surgery has received Food and Drug Administration marketing clearance for a handheld version of its Mammotome minimally invasive breast-biopsy device. The new unit, called Mammotome Hand Held, will be available Sept. 20, according to the Cincinnati-based division of Johnson & Johnson. Ethicon expects Mammotome Hand Held will be employed in physicians offices, breast care centers, and hospitals. Using ultrasound guidance, Mammotome Hand Held vacuums out suspicious tissue for examination, according to the company. The original table-mounted Mammotome has been available in the U.S. since 1995 and has been used for more than 375,000 breast biopsies.
Can Innovations with AI Help Address the Impact of Staffing Shortages on Radiology Workflow?
October 7th 2024While staffing shortages in radiology continue to persist after the COVID-19 pandemic, current and emerging innovations powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may help facilities navigate these challenges and mitigate rising costs of health care.
AI Mammography Platform Shows Promising Results for Detecting Subclinical Breast Cancer
October 3rd 2024Mean artificial intelligence (AI) scoring for breasts developing cancer was double that of contralateral breasts at initial biennial screening and was 16 times higher at the third biennial screening, according to a study involving over 116,000 women with no prior history of breast cancer.
