BK Ultrasound, Powered by Analogic, Introduces bkFusion at EAU 2017
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First Fully Integrated MR-to-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy Solution
PEABODY, Mass., March 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Analogic Corporation
(Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and aviation security
technology, today announced that it will introduce bkFusion, a groundbreaking
solution for improving biopsy targeting in prostate cancer, at the 32(nd )Annual
EAU (European Association of Urology) Congress, March 24-27 in London. bkFusion
is the latest innovation from the company's flagship BK Ultrasound brand. It is
the first MR-fusion prostate biopsy application that is fully integrated onto a
premium ultrasound system-the bk3000-for use by urologists in both hospital and
office settings. The bk3000 system is designed for urology, general imaging and
procedure guidance applications.
Systematic biopsies don't always give enough information to be conclusive.
bkFusion seamlessly overlays MR image information about lesion location and
extent onto real-time ultrasound images, without the need for an additional
workstation. This improves workflow and minimizes the system's footprint, which
are significant benefits for the urologist performing biopsies in the office,
enabling faster and more reliable disease management.
BK Ultrasound, powered by Analogic, has partnered with MIM Software Inc. to
create bkFusion. MIM is a provider of market-leading imaging solutions for
radiation oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, neuroimaging and cardiac
imaging. This innovative software builds on MIM's unique Predictive Fusion
technology to enable the urologist to precisely biopsy MR-defined targets
quickly and accurately. With its small footprint, the bk3000 fits easily into
any office space and, because bkFusion is completely integrated on the
ultrasound system, no additional bulky equipment or set-up time is required. The
bkFusion system communicates easily with radiology departments, accessing the MR
images via PACS or a secure cloud platform.
"We are very pleased to launch bkFusion in partnership with MIM," said Fred
Parks, president and CEO. "This is the solution that our customers in the
urology community have been looking for, made possible by combining MIM's
expertise in medical image processing for cancer visualization with our strength
in specialty ultrasound. Unlike current solutions for MR-fusion, real-time
ultrasound, rather than MR, is at the center of the workflow. The MR information
helps to guide urologists more accurately to their target, and the prostate
image quality provided by the bk3000 helps urologists visualize and revalidate
subtle lesions."
"We are excited to partner with BK Ultrasound to bring this innovative
application to urology," said, Jon Piper, VP of R&D from MIM. "bkFusion makes it
possible to harness the power of MR imaging in the urology office, providing
patients with the clinical benefits of a more targeted biopsy in the privacy and
comfort of their physician's practice setting. Our approach has always been to
focus on technology that benefits the greatest number of patients possible by
being practical for use in centers of any size."
About Analogic - Celebrating 50 Years of innovation
Analogic (Nasdaq:ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology
solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized
around the world for advanced imaging and real-time guidance technologies used
for disease diagnosis and treatment as well as for automated threat detection.
Our market-leading ultrasound systems, led by our flagship BK Ultrasound brand,
used in procedure-driven markets such as urology, surgery, and point-of-care,
are sold to clinical practitioners around the world. Our advanced imaging
technologies are also used in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and digital mammography systems, as well as automated threat
detection systems for aviation security. Analogic is headquartered just north of
Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.analogic.com.
Analogic and the globe logo are registered trademarks, and BK Ultrasound,
bkFusion and bk3000 are trademarks, of Analogic Corporation or its affiliated
companies. Predictive Fusion is a trademark of MIM Software Inc.
Investor and Media Contact:
Mark Namaroff
Director of Investor Relations
(978) 326-4058
investorrelations(at)analogic.com
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Source: Analogic Corporation via GlobeNewswire
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