DGAP-News: BK Medical Shows New, Revolutionary Advanced Robotic Ultrasound Technology (ART) at World Robotic Symposium 2011
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Industry's Only Ultrasound Solution for Robotic-Assisted Surgery to be
Demonstrated at World Robotic Urology Symposium in Conjunction With Society of
Robotic Surgery's 2nd Annual Event
PEABODY, Mass., 2011-06-23 20:30 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG),
will showcase its new Advanced Robotic Ultrasound Technology(tm) (ART(tm)), the
industry's first complete ultrasound imaging solution for robotic-assisted
surgery, at the Sixth Annual World Robotic Urology Symposium (WRUS) in
conjunction with the Society of Robotic Surgery's second annual event, June
27-29 in Miami, Florida. The revolutionary technology includes the Flex Focus(tm)
700 Ultrasound System, specialized transducers, and tools designed specifically
for robotic-assisted surgery. This new premium performance ultrasound solution
from BK Medical may benefit surgeons performing robotic-assisted radical
prostatectomy (RARP) procedures and robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN)
procedures.
'The 3D endocavity transducer and new ultrasound tools have the potential to
aid both experienced and novice surgeons alike to help define anatomy of the
bladder neck and apex during radical prostatectomy,' said Vipul Patel, M.D.,
director, Global Robotics Institute at Florida Hospital and director, urologic
oncology, and associate professor of urology at the University of Central
Florida. 'We are beginning to use ultrasound intraoperatively for RAPN
procedures with success.'
The new ART ultrasound solution includes the premium performance Flex Focus
700, the 3DART(tm) high-resolution endocavity transducer, the RST(tm) Robotic
Stationary Transducer Arm* for securing the endocavity transducer during
procedures, and the first dedicated robotic transducer, ProART(tm)*. The 3DART
endocavity transducer is small in diameter for minimal patient discomfort with
no moving parts touching the patient. The resulting 3D data cube can be
manipulated on the Flex Focus 700 to assess anatomy and geometry of the
prostate prior to surgery for planning purposes.
'BK Medical worked closely with surgeons worldwide to develop the ART
ultrasound solution to address robotic-assisted surgery needs of today and
tomorrow,' said Lars Shaw, vice president global marketing, BK Medical. 'ART
technology, the result of this successful collaboration, provides clinicians
with a valuable tool to assess and monitor robotic-assisted surgery procedures
in real time. We believe that during robotic-assisted surgical procedures, ART
will give back control of ultrasound to surgeons.'
The company's ProART specialized robotic transducer is designed to address the
challenges of ultrasound imaging during robotic-assisted surgery. The
transducer is a curved linear array that images from 12-5 MHz with 2D, color
and spectral Doppler, and it can easily fit into a standard trocar. The
grasping fin is optimally positioned directly over the array for superb
control, maneuverability, and optimal acoustic contact. The ProART transducer
has the potential to provide ultrasound guidance and verification during RAPN
procedures.
The foundation of the ART solution, the Flex Focus 700, offers premium
performance in a small, nimble, sturdy frame that is completely mobile. The
system comes with a sensitive touch screen and a remote control that provides
the surgeon control of the ultrasound system from the surgical console. The
system is available with the optional BK Power Pack, a full back-up power
solution that provides plug-free imaging for up to four hours, allowing the
system to fit into a tight space or suite without requiring an electrical
source.
To see a live demonstration of the industry's first complete ultrasound imaging
solution for robotic-assisted surgery, please visit the BK Medical booth #4 at
the WRS 2011 in the Americana Salon 4, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, June 27-29,
2011.
About BK Medical
BK Medical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG),
specializing in the development and production of diagnostic ultrasound
equipment. BK Medical is recognized as a global leader in the development of
ultrasound systems designed for anesthesia, interventional radiology, surgery
and the investigation of urological disorders. The products developed and
marketed by BK Medical also include systems for other applications such as
pelvic floor. BK Medical has its European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark,
and U.S. headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts. BK Medical is represented in
60 countries with subsidiary sales companies in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the
Nordic countries, and the UK. An extensive network of distributors connects BK
Medical with Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the rest of the world.
For more information visit www.bkmed.com.
About Analogic
Analogic (Nasdaq:ALOG), headquartered in Peabody, Mass., is a high-technology
company that designs and manufactures advanced medical imaging, security
systems and subsystems that are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
and end users in the healthcare and homeland security markets. We are
recognized worldwide for advancing state-of-the-art technology in the areas of
computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital
mammography, ultrasound and automatic explosives detection for airport
security. Our OEM customers incorporate our technology into systems that they
in turn sell for various medical and security applications. We also sell our
ultrasound products directly to clinical end-user markets through our direct
worldwide sales force under the brand name BK Medical. For more information,
visit www.analogic.com.
Flex Focus, Advanced Robotics Ultrasound Technology, ART, RST, 3DART and ProART
are trademarks of BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic
Corporation.
*For future release.
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Amy Cook
(925) 552-7893
amycook@amcpublicrelations.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Mark Namaroff
Director of Investor Relations&Corporate Marketing
(978) 326-4058
investorrelations@analogic.com
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