TRANSMURAL SYSTEMS LLC SBIR Phase I Award,

Needle access to deep organs is common to numerous catheterradiologicaland surgical proceduresboth diagnostic and therapeuticincluding access to blood vesselspericardial and cardiac chambersvisceraetcMRI operation affords exquisite imaging and delineation of soft tissue beyond what is afforded by X ray fluoroscopyCTand ultrasound guidancePassiveneedles visualized solely by their material propertiesafford inadequate tracking and visualization into and around precise or precious structuresActiveMRI catheter devices contain electronic elements to accomplish MRI visibilityThe goal of this project is to develop an active MRI needle and all necessary accessories for MRI guided active needle access in patients