ClearCoast™ MRI System and Tissue Container

Benefits

Easy operation and simple interpretation  The intuitive and easy operation together with the simple interpretation of the colour-coded results eliminate the need for the user to have detailed technical, histopathological or radiological expertise. Trained, non-medical staff, can operate the ClearCoast™ MRI System.

Fewer follow-up operations  The ClearCoast™ MRI System offers surgeons increased confidence in detecting positive margins (R1 situations) during the initial breast-conserving surgery. As a result, the number of repeated surgeries can be reduced by up to 80%.²

Improved quality of life  A reduction of repeated surgeries can be a significant relief for the patients - both physically and psychologically. General surgical risks as well as worries and fear can be reduced accordingly.¹ The necessary adjuvant therapies can be introduced without delay.³

Cost savings  In 15% to 35% of breast-conserving surgery cases a re-excision is required.³ Every follow-up operation that is saved reduces costs and freed-up operating theatre capacity can be put to use elsewhere.

Clear vision  Vacuum technology removes air from the ClearCoast™ Tissue Container. This puts the tissue in direct contact with the MRI scanning surface. Blind spots caused by air bubbles are reduced. Aids to fix the tissue are redundant.

Better aesthetic outcome  The aesthetic outcome can be one of the most important aspects of breast-conserving surgery for many patients.⁴ An accurate intraoperative assessment of the margin can allow the surgeon to make the excision with as little safety distance from the tumour as possible. Every follow-up intervention saved also has a positive influence on the result in itself.

Details

• Quick margin assessment: Process time comparable to – or less than - frozen section procedure analysis.
• Mobile MRI, which offers the advantages of MRI technology in any surgical environment.
• Shielded system without ionising radiation. No additional apparatus, equipment or a special room are needed and any precautions or measurements required. In addition, no precautions or measurements are required.
• The use of contrast media is not necessary. The associated potential for allergic reactions or other side-effects can be avoided and patient preparation time can be reduced.
• Preserve the integrity and quality of the tissue sample so that the histopathological assessment can subsequently be carried out unimpeded.²

Tech. Data

ClearCoast™ MRI System

• Method of operation: Magnetic resonance diffusion measurement
• Dimensions: W 68.5* x H 168.2 x D 105.0 cm
• Scan resolution: 4 x 3.5 mm
• Scan surface diameter: max. 88 mm
• Input voltage: 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
• Weight: 275 kg

*with folded shelf 113.5 cm

ClearCoast™ Tissue Container

• Patient-specific consumable materials
• Tissue volume: max. 200 ml
• Tissue-specimen diameter: max. 7 cm
• Weight: 80 g

Practice

Certificates

Knowledge

Method of operation

The ClearCoast™ MRI System is an in vitro diagnostic device that allows surgeons to make a quick and precise intraoperative assessment of the surgical margin. This allows them to remove the tumour while preserving as much of the healthy tissue as possible.

The ClearCoast™ MRI System enables precise analysis of the excised tissue. Positive margins can thus still be identified during the operations. Translating the scan results into a colour code makes it easy to interpret a 2D colour map. Any re-excision that may be necessary can be performed immediately; the need for subsequent surgery is reduced significantly.

Thanks to its intuitive operation, the ClearCoast™ MRI System can be easily integrated in existing workflows. It is mobile around the operating theatre and can be placed in different operating rooms.

The ClearCoast™ MRI System is an in vitro diagnostic device. Therefore, no radiation exposure occurs for the patient during imaging and no systemic media are required. No radiological or histopathological expertise is required to use the ClearCoast™ MRI System. Trained staff can use the ClearCoast™ MRI System easily.