NDI to Demonstrate New Aurora Field Generators at CARS 2009
June 18, 2009
WATERLOO, Canada -- NDI (Northern Digital Inc.), a world-leader in 3D measurement technology for medical, industrial and research applications, is pleased to announce it will be demonstrating two new Field Generators for the Aurora Electromagnetic Tracking System at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) congress and exhibition, being held in Berlin, Germany, June 23-27, 2009. On display at the NDI booth will be a new Window Field Generator and a Handheld Field Generator.
Designed for use with fluoroscopic imaging equipment, the Aurora Window Field Generator incorporates a central opening that allows x-ray beams from a fluoroscope to pass through freely. While maintaining extremely high tracking accuracy, the Field Generator (FG) does not impact the quality of the diagnostic image. This FG is designed to be placed below the patient, to allow tracking of flexible surgical instruments and imaging to occur simultaneously about the torso, thus supporting many interventional radiology applications. Examples of tools that can be tracked when integrated with NDI’s miniature sensors include the tips of catheters and needles, intravascular imaging devices, ablation needles, and electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters.
Figure 1 - Aurora Window Field Generator
Also on display at the NDI booth will be the Aurora Handheld Field Generator, a compact FG that incorporates an adjustable handle, allowing for many potential workflow possibilities. This lightweight (<1 kg) FG is an example of the many possible form factors and demonstrates the ability of NDI to provide solutions that are customized to the marketplace. Both FGs support NDI’s full line of low cost miniature sensor assemblies with outer diameters as small as 1 French. They also demonstrate the flexibility inherent in the Aurora platform and the ability for NDI to work with customers to design custom systems. For more information about NDI’s medical offerings and to keep up-to-date with the exciting new products available from NDI, please visit the NDI Medical Division web site. |
 Figure 2 - Aurora Handheld Field Generator |
About NDI
Established over 25 years ago, NDI is trusted by international leaders in medicine, industry and research for the accuracy and reliability of its measurement technology. NDI systems are used in applications from computer-assisted surgery to aeronautics; from quality inspection to human motion research. Today, the company is a world leader in advanced 3D measurement technology. With over 15,000 installations in more than 30 countries around the world, NDI’s success has been built on the ability to understand and meet the unique individual needs of customer applications.