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MicroBird

Locating medical instruments in 3D space is a key requirement for image-guided procedures. Because targeting devices must function within the human body and be metal tolerant, there is an emerging need for new tracking technology. It must be accurate, unobtrusive and unaffected by line-of-sight or environmental issues. microBIRD™ is a new Ascension tracker that meets these requirements. Features include 6 DOF DC magnetic tracker with a sensor diameter of just 1.8 mm - small enough for insertion into 7 French catheters. It also offers conductive metal immunity. microBIRD provides precise, instantaneous tip localization of biomedical instruments. Designed primarily for medical device manufacturers, microBIRD may not be incorporated into a customer's medical systems until all pertinent FDA and other regulatory approvals are attained. Features: * Full six degrees-of-freedom localizer - a hard requirement for needle-guided procedures. * Roll angles always measured with no penalty on sensor size. * Sensor diameter of just 1.8 mm * Conductive metal immunity such as 300-series stainless steel and titanium * Better than 1.5mm accuracy * Transmits position and orientation data over a full range of movement even when sensors are embedded in instruments or the human body