LungPoint^® Planning

Experience the advantages of sophisticated yet straightforward procedure planning. LungPoint Planning is a Windows-based PC or laptop system for comprehensive virtual bronchoscopic planning. The planning software utilizes CT scan information to reconstruct unique views of the lungs, airway tree, and airways. It provides all the tools you need to review CT scans and identify targets (such as lesions, infiltrates, lymph nodes) then explore the lung anatomy and airways to reach them. As each target is identified, up to 3 different airway paths are calculated and presented in a virtual bronchoscopic animation. Alternative image views give you additional insights into the procedure: see the target, airway tree and extraluminal views in 3D. As you explore the lung anatomy, you will be able to assess lesions, review airway paths, confirm airway measurements, and more.

A detailed procedure plan showing all the bifurcations to the target(s) can easily be saved or printed for reference during bronchoscopy. The bronchoscopic plan is produced in a format that is ideal for sharing with patients, educating them and putting them at ease about the procedure. With a LungPoint Planning laptop it is easy to review and discuss a case with colleagues.

LungPoint^® Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation

The Broncus LungPoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation system leverages the power of CT imaging and advanced registration algorithms to accurately guide you through the lung airways to a preselected target location. Directly visualize where you are and where you are going to all the way through your procedure. The system is intuitive and easy to use and requires no additional hardware or costly disposable catheters.

LungPoint VBN includes LungPoint Planning for easy CT image review and target definition. During the bronchoscopic procedure, the navigation system provides guidance in the form of a virtual pathway to follow, superimposing the path and target on the live bronchoscopic view. Synchronizing the virtual navigation plan with the real-time bronchoscope video enables the software to report the bronchoscope’s location in the airways, as well as the distance to the target and the pathway to reach it. CT and other images are always available to provide additional context.

LungPoint^® Version 3.0 Software

Coming in January 2011, the newest LungPoint software extends the functionality and ease of use of both the Planning and VBN systems:

The new fiducial planning tool places fiducial markers according to your pre-defined preferences. Plan the location of fiducial markers with just two clicks. Fiducial locations can be confirmed in a fiducial projection view that is ideal for consultation with radiation oncology.

A unique fluoroscopic rendering of the bronchoscope pathway and target location furthers an understanding of the procedure.

Information is presented intuitively, in a way that can be easily shared with patients or in tumor boards or grand rounds.

FleXNeedle™

Samples like never before - FleXNeedle enables the acquisition of specimens for histology and cytology. This 18 gauge needle has a proprietary coring tip to cut and capture specimens. The 5 mm hypo-tube tip is laser welded to an innovative flexible needle shaft, allowing the needle to bend with the bronchoscope articulation and enabling access to hard-to-reach locations. A 0.95 mm channel allows the passage of a stylet and other devices. And because control is important, the specially-designed handle has actuation stops that lock the needle or allow extension from 5 to 20 mm in 5 mm increments.