Focal Healthcare is a medical device company based in Toronto, Canada. Our products make it easier for physicians to perform prostate fusion biopsies, so patients can have the options they deserve when it comes to treatment.
Our Solution
The Fusion Bx 2.0, is an image guided system that allows physicians to accurately and consistently place needles and markers during targeted procedures such as fusion biopsy and focal therapy.
The Problem
Given the current standard of care, increasing incidence rates will magnify the financial and emotional burden of delayed diagnosis and overtreatment.
Rising Incidence Rates
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 7 men with 1.4 billion diagnoses each year. By 2040, this is expected to rise globally to 2.9 billion.1
Late Diagnosis
Systematic or blind biopsies randomly sample less than 1% of the prostate, so cancer may not be found on the first go.
Overtreatment
Radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy are effective, but can damage healthy tissue, causing side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give patients the best chance at survival, while maintaining quality of life by making prostate fusion biopsies more accurate, efficient and accessible.
Quality of Life
We believe in personalized care that minimizes the recurrence of cancer, while preserving urinary continence and sexual function. An MRI is the first crucial step. The results can either prevent or inform a fusion biopsy.
Early Diagnosis
When caught early, prostate cancer is very treatable. Regions of interest are targeted during a fusion biopsy, which improves the chances of finding cancer sooner and in fewer cores.
Treatment Options
A fusion biopsy opens the door to focal therapy, which minimizes damage to healthy tissue. The Fusion Bx integrates with multiple platforms to facilitate procedures such as IRE and HIFU.
“The Fusion Bx was easily integrated into our practice. The guided workflow is intuitive to use, while the arm makes it easier to perform procedures. The Focal Healthcare team continues to provide very effective and accommodating support from end-to-end.”
– Dr. Jack Barkin, Humber River Hospital and Dr. Nathan Perlis, University Health Network
Blog
Browse our collection of educational resources to learn more about our products and fusion technology.
Most Popular
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IRE Procedure with the Fusion Bx 2.0 and AngioDynamics NanoKnife
Using 3D navigation, physicians can confidently place needle electrodes, while providing the desired treatment margins.
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Cognitive Fusion vs. Software-Assisted Fusion
Cognitive fusion and software assisted fusion have similar outcomes, but one key difference; cognitive fusion relies on the operator’s skill.
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Cost Effectiveness of MRI for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
Adopting MRI for the early detection of prostate cancer can fast track diagnosis reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life.
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MRI for Biopsy: MRI-US Fusion vs. In-Bore
A review of MRI-US fusion and in-bore for biopsy comparing technique, detection rate, accessibility, procedure length, cost and uptake.
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Transrectal vs. Transperineal Approach for Prostate Biopsy
Read about the between transrectal and transperineal approach and why the Fusion Bx supports both for prostate biopsy.
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Image Registration Methods
Read about the differences between elastic and rigid registration methods and why the Fusion Bx uses both algorithms to fuse MRI with ultrasound images.
