TraceLess Biopsy

Our Product

Product Overview

What if we could virtually eliminate concerns of bleeding and seeding that arise post-biopsy?  

 
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CAD Model of devicE

This is CAD model shows what the current device looks like. The device is currently powered using a 9-volt battery and is operated with the push of a button. The needle itself is medical grade stainless steel which is safe for the body. Additionally, the device will have universal compatibility where it can be used with any vendor's trocar needle or cannula. 

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heating 

This is thermal image shows that our prototype heats up to 180 degrees Celsius exposed. 

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Heating

This thermal image shows that our prototype heats up to 90 degrees Celsius within a trocar needle or cannula. 

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Preclinical Ex-vivo testing 

This image is before the device was used during ex-vivo testing. The device is inserted in to a chicken breast that is at body temperature. 

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preclinical ex-VIVO testing

This image is after the device was used during ex-vivo testing. From this image, we can clearly see the ablation zone in the chicken breast. Our device is functional.