Ready-To-Use Tools

Ready-to-use tools reduce integration efforts and enable rapid application development. These medically-designed tools incorporate all sensor, cabling, enclosure, connection, and firmware components required for tracking.

Ready-to-Use tools include: Multi-Purpose Tools and Application Specific Tools.

Application Specific Tools

The applications for EM tracking in the medical field continue to expand and the ability of the technology to enhance procedures which involve minimally-invasive instrumentation is gaining recognition. EM tracking can give users more precision, greater spatial awareness, and higher confidence during interventional procedures. NDI has the experience and resources required to customize these tools to meet specific OEM requirements.

Aurora 5DOF Catheter, Type 1

Designed for insertion into a catheter working channel or flexible endoscope, this tool consists of a 2 m tube that incorporates a 5DOF sensor at the tip. The tube is 1.2 mm in diameter and is radiopaque. This tool is reusable and autoclavable, and can withstand more than 1500 bending cycles.

Part Number: 610017 (Sold individually)
Dimensions: 1.2 mm diameter x 2 m length
Sterilization: Can be sterilized via autoclave - will survive more than 20 cycles.

Aurora 6DOF Catheter, Type 2

This tool is the same design as the Aurora 6DOF Catheter, Type 1 tool, except that a small 6DOF sensor is used at the tip.

Part Number: 610060 (Sold individually)
Dimensions: 1.3 mm diameter x 2 m length
Sterilization: Can be sterilized via autoclave - will survive more than 20 cycles.

Aurora 5/6DOF Shape Tool, Type 1*

This tool allows the user to view both the shape and the tip of a medical instrument, for example a flexible endoscope. The tool contains a 6DOF sensor at its tip with 6 additional sensors distributed along 86 cm of the distal length. This allows for calculation and rendering of the tool's shape in real-time. The placement and spacing of the sensors can be customized for specific OEM applications. The tool is autoclavable and reusable.

Part Number: 610020 Built to order. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
Dimensions: 2.3 mm diameter x 4 m length
Sterilization: Can be sterilized via autoclave - will survive more than 20 cycles.

*Requires purchase of Aurora Shape Tool Adapter, Type 1 (Part Number 990009)
*A version of the Shape Tool with eight 5DOF sensors is also available, but is built to order.

Aurora Needle, 2-Part, 18G/150 mm, Chiba

This Chiba-tip needle consists of a stylet and an 18 gauge outer cannula. A 5DOF sensor is integrated into the tip of the stylet which allows the needle tip to be tracked as it is inserted into tissue. The needle length, diameter and tip style can all be customized to meet specific OEM requirements. The needle is designed for single use.

Part Number: 610061 (Sold individually)
Dimensions: Cannula diameter 1.3 mm; Stylet diameter 1.05 mm; Needle Length 150 mm;
Cable 1.8 m
Sterilization: Will survive sterilization via ethylene oxide.

Aurora Needle, 2-Part, 21G/150 mm, Chiba

This Chiba-tip needle is the smallest gauge, tracked needle on the market today. It consists of a stylet and a 21 gauge outer cannula. A 5DOF sensor is integrated into the tip of the stylet allowing the needle tip to be tracked as it is inserted into tissue. The needle is designed for single use.

Part Number: 610062 (Sold individually)
Dimensions: Cannula diameter 0.8 mm; Stylet diameter 0.55 mm; Needle Length 150 mm;
Cable 1.8 m
Sterilization: Will survive sterilization via ethylene oxide.