Breast Biopsy Adapter With Integrated Latch and Electrical Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing breast biopsy procedures, particularly for lateral approaches, require additional and cumbersome components that can be misplaced or damaged, leading to increased costs and complexity in breast imaging suites.
Innovation Solution
An adapter system is integrated with breast x-ray imaging systems to secure a biopsy guidance module, allowing for lateral breast biopsies by providing automatic electrical connections and enabling quick communication with the imaging system, while maintaining compatibility with both upright and lateral biopsy configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional components are added to enable lateral breast biopsy procedures, then the functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides mechanical mounting for the biopsy guidance module, establishes electrical connections for imaging system communication, and enables lateral approach capability. This merging eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets, wiring harnesses, and control interfaces that would otherwise be required.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed to work with multiple biopsy guidance modules and integrate with the existing mammography imaging system, providing universal compatibility. It enables both upright and lateral biopsy approaches through a single interface, making the system versatile without requiring procedure-specific hardware.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional components are added for lateral biopsy, then the functionality is improved, but the risk of misplacement or damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating mounting, electrical connection, and alignment functions into a single adapter component, the number of separate parts that could be misplaced or damaged is reduced. The unified design ensures all necessary connections are established simultaneously when the adapter is installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is pre-configured with all necessary electrical connections and mounting features before use. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the adapter is installed, all connections are automatically established in the correct positions, eliminating the risk of improper assembly or misplacement during the procedure.
3Quantity of substance
If a single biopsy guidance module is used for both upright and lateral approaches, then the cost is reduced, but the adaptability requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter enables a single biopsy guidance module to function in both upright and lateral configurations by providing a universal mounting interface. The same module can be rapidly repositioned between orientations using the adapter, eliminating the need for procedure-specific hardware while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration between upright and lateral approaches through the adapter, which facilitates rapid position changes. The biopsy guidance module can be easily moved and repositioned without requiring permanent installation or complex reconfiguration, enabling flexible adaptation to different procedural needs.
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AI summary
An adapter for securing a biopsy guidance module to a breast imaging system includes an adapter body which includes a first side and an opposite second side. An armature extends from the first side of the body. A latch mechanism is disposed proximate an end of the armature distal from the first side of the body. The latch mechanism includes an adapter latch and an actuator. The adapter latch is configured to engage an interface on the breast imaging system. The actuator is engaged with the adapter latch to move the adapter latch from an unlocked position to a locked position. In the locked position, the adapter latch is releasably engaged with the interface. A keeper is disposed on the second side of the body. The keeper is configured to receive a module latch from the biopsy guidance module.