Increasing Incidence of Cancer Leads to High Adoption of Biopsy Devices in US

 


Biopsy is a medical procedure involving extraction of sample cells/tissues from a tumor for examination and diagnosis of malignancy. The procedure is performed in two ways- needle-based minimally invasive procedures and open surgical procedures. Increasing incidence of cancer is has led to high adoption of these devices. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2019, there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases diagnosed and 606,880 cancer deaths in the U.S.

Such scenario has thus led to approval and launch of new biopsy devices in the country. For instance, in December 2019, Medtronic plc received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Stealth Autoguide system, for biopsy procedures, stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) depth electrode placement, and for the positioning of the Visualase bone anchor, which is used for catheter placement.

Currently, there are approximately 35 different types of devices available in the global biopsy devices market. This device field is expanding at a rapid pace due to the development of new techniques and the application of advanced technology. It will continue to impact the lives of thousands of individuals who take advantage of the convenience and value of these instruments every day. In the future, these innovations may benefit even those patients who undergo frequent or repeated biopsies.

A mammotome breast biopsy device, a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VAC) device that uses image guidance such as x-ray, ultrasound and/or MRI to perform breast biopsies, has been in use in more than 5 million exams worldwide. It's easy to use, extremely accurate and produces little or no discomfort. Yet, the Mammotome breast biopsy instruments are also highly effective in helping doctors diagnose a wide variety of breast cancers, from the ones you can feel to those you can't feel (non-pampering lesions).

The most common type of mammographic instrument is the wand-like probe called an end cutter. These devices can perform both manual and robotic end cutting procedures. End cutting means the doctor inserts the probe into a crease on your breast and removes it later. Robotic end cutting means the doctor simultaneously inserts the probe into the crease, applies pressure and removes it. Because the probe is so small, many end cut tools require a minimal amount of lubrication between the equipment and your skin. This lubricant prevents the end cutting action from damaging your skin.

Another popular type of mammography instrument is the syringe-like cannula. These annual devices have a tube with a tiny amount of liquid inside where a long needle tip fits. As the cannula is lowered into your breast tissue, the needle tip injects a small amount of liquid typically containing anesthetic and/or medication into your tissue. Many of today's most advanced syringe-like cannula instruments are able to simultaneously remove tumors and lift and fix benign lesions.

 

 

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