Toshiba launches Volume Navigation 3D roadmapping for InfinixTM-i vascular X-ray product line

Nov 24 2010

During complex interventional procedures, it is challenging to accurately navigate and interpret the vascular anatomy for precise device deployment. To aid physicians during such interventions, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., has introduced Volume Navigation 3D roadmapping for the Infinix^TM-i vascular X-ray product line, providing greater confidence during difficult interventional procedures.

“Volume Navigation is another example of Toshiba's commitment to developing industry-leading technology that improves diagnostic confidence, workflow and patient outcomes.”

Toshiba's real-time Volume Navigation 3D roadmap displays the deployment of coils during intervention on a cerebral aneurysm with exceptional clarity and precision. Volume Navigation links the movements of the system components with the fusion 3D and fluoroscopic display, so despite changes in even table and C-arm position, the 3D overlay is automatically aligned with the fluoroscopic image with high accuracy. In addition, Volume Navigation provides 2D and 3D roadmap display modes and allows physicians to fine-tune images with manual controls for device enhancement, further assisting physicians when making difficult decisions during advanced procedures. Volume Navigation is particularly helpful for procedures on intricate vascular regions, such as the brain, uterus and abdominals.

"Volume Navigation provides physicians greater confidence when deciphering and navigating complex vascular structures, enabling them to perform complicated interventions more quickly and accurately," explained Doug Ryan, vice president, Marketing and Strategic Development, Toshiba. "Volume Navigation is another example of Toshiba's commitment to developing industry-leading technology that improves diagnostic confidence, workflow and patient outcomes."

Volume Navigation takes 3D roadmapping to the next level with two display modes and three manual adjustments to optimize the image at any stage of the procedure. These features provide the tools physicians require to navigate complex anatomy with greater precision and control. Some of the tools include simultaneous 2D roadmap and 3D roadmap displays on separate monitors, enhanced visualization of wires and other interventional devices, and better visualization of complex AVM shunt vessels.

Volume Navigation is 510k cleared and available as an option on all Toshiba Infinix-i five-axis vascular X-ray systems. It will be showcased at Toshiba's booth at this year's RSNA annual meeting (Booth #3435, South Hall).