Sound Blade Medical has developed a platform based on an integrated, miniaturized, image-guided ultrasound histotripsy endoscope. The imaging component, located in the central portion of the endoscope, consists of a high resolution 30 MHz phased array transducer. The therapeutic component, surrounding the central imaging array, consists of a 5 MHz annular “histotripsy” array.
Our Technology
About Histotripsy
Focused ultrasound therapy without heating is a relatively new method of homogenizing tissue referred to as “histotripsy”. It works by inducing cavitation bubbles from the tissue itself but only at the ultrasound beam focus using short, high-pressure pulses that cross the tissue cavitation threshold. When the bubbles collapse only liquified tissue remains.
Advantages
Non-thermal
Unlike other ablation methods like Radiofrequency Ablation and Coblation, our technology does not use heat, thereby minimizing scar tissue formation.
Non-invasive
Our device is non-contact, and does not create superficial wounds. The risk of infection is minimized, a common complication with ablation devices.
Precision
With sharp cutting boundaries and the advantage of tissue selectivity, our technology offers real-time precision targeting.
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The size and precision of the integrated device are world leading and has many potential applications. To learn more about our technology and target indications please reach out to the email below!