Hologic, Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING FORCE TO BREASTS FOR IMAGING

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Abstract:

A method of compressing a breast of a patient with a breast imaging system includes obtaining an x-ray area of the breast of the patient. The x-ray area of the breast is compared to a data set, and a target force is based at least in part on the comparison is identified. A compressive force is applied to the breast, and is based at least in part on the target force. The breast is imaged with the breast imaging system.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

13 Jan 2022

Issue date:

14 Jul 2022