CRYOABLATION
PRODUCTS
MRI SeedNet™ System
MRI SeedNet™ System
with MRI Imaging guidance and temperature monitoring
Galil Medical leads the market with a unique system that combines the precision of cryotherapy with the vision of MRI for minimally invasive procedures. The synthesis of these powerful technologies ensures optimal safety, accuracy and control of image-guided cryoablation procedures. In recent years, image-guided ablation is increasingly being performed by interventional radiologists (IR).
The MRI SeedNet™ System destroys target tissue by cryosurgery, the application of extremely cold temperatures, for the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney tumors, liver metastases, and soft tissue tumors. The Galil Medical freezing technology and 17-gauge needle design provide a high level of precision for physicians to perform minimally invasive surgery, while patients can return to normal activities quickly for enhanced quality of life.
The MRI SeedNet™ is a stand-alone system, compatible with all MRI systems (closed or open bore) up to 1.5T. Integration into existing MRI rooms requires simple installation and minimal downtime. The versatile SeedNet™ MRI mobile unit is placed within the MRI room, allowing the Interventional Radiologist, or other physician access to both the patient and the needles during the cryoablation treatment. The standard SeedNet™ system is compatibility with ultrasound and CT for other image-guided treatments.
In MRI guided surgery, integration with MRI enables accurate guidance of the needles directly to the tumor. The multiplanar imaging depicts the precise position of the needles and near real-time imaging of the entire procedure. During cryosurgery, MRI provides clear visualization of the iceball to ensure complete ablation, and monitoring of the iceball propagation and coverage for a high level of procedure control. Imaging guidance combined with real-time temperature monitoring allows treatment close to susceptible organs for controllable impact.
The Freezing Process
The MRI SeedNet™ Cryoablation System uses compressed Argon gas through the Joule-Thomson effect to produce extremely low temperatures. The freeze and subsequent thaw occur at the tip of ultra-thin (1.47 mm diameter) cryosurgical needles, the exact positioning and configuration of which is determined by the physician. The system’s software controls the gas flow from the external gas source to the needle tips and the physician can immediately switch from the freezing to the thawing process. As the gas passes through the cryoablation needles, the tip of the needle is cooled, forming an iceball, which engulfs the tumor and destroys the tissue.
17-gauge Disposable Cryoablation Needles
A full range of small diameter MRI-compatible cryoablation needles are available for different applications. The needles are inserted using imaging guidance such as ultrasound, CT or MRI, enabling accurate needle placement and precise delivery of the therapy to the tumor. System compatibility with high resolution imaging enables a high level of control for cryosurgery. The physician uses a configuration of needles to sculpt a precise freeze zone to match the shape and size of the target tumor. 17-gauge disposable cryoablation needles are inserted percutaneously, and can be added, removed or repositioned causing minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
The MRI SeedNet™ system supports concurrent freezing of multiple cryogenic needles, enabling treatment of large volumes and simultaneous ablation of multiple tumors.
SeedNet™ System
The SeedNet™ Cryoablation System provides the same powerful freezing technology combined with support for ultrasound and CT image guidance. Find out more about the SeedNet™ system.
Presice™ Cryoablation System
The Presice™ Cryoablation System is based on the same patented freezing technology as the SeedNet™ systems. Innovative features include the IceVue Planning software, which provides the urologist with a user-friendly interface to create a preoperative plan and simulate the outcomes of the procedure. Find out more about the Presice™ Cryoablation system and IceVue Planning Software.
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