Toshiba Introduces Volume Navigation 3D Roadmapping for Complex Interventions

November 24, 2010—Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (Tustin, CA) announced the launch of Volume Navigation 3D roadmapping for the Infinix-i vascular x-ray product line. The Volume Navigation system is designed to aid interventionists in the accurate navigation and interpretation of vascular anatomy for precise device deployment, particularly in complex regions such as the brain, uterus, and abdomen. Volume Navigation has received 510(k) clearance and is available as an option on all Toshiba Infinix-i five-axis vascular x-ray systems.

According to the company, the real-time system clearly and precisely displays the deployment of coils during intervention on a cerebral aneurysm. Volume Navigation links the movements of the system components with the fusion 3D and fluoroscopic display, so that even with changes in table and C-arm positions, the 3D overlay is automatically aligned with the fluoroscopic image with high accuracy. In addition, Volume Navigation provides 2D and 3D roadmap display modes and allows physicians to fine-tune images with manual controls.

Volume Navigation features two display modes and three manual adjustments to optimize the image at any stage of the procedure. Some of the tools include simultaneous 2D and 3D roadmap displays on separate monitors, enhanced visualization of wires and other interventional devices, and better visualization of complex arteriovenous malformation shunt vessels, the company stated.