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Dune's real-time tissue characterization systems are designed to give the surgeon a simple, immediate indication about the presence of cancer at the measured site. The MarginProbe™, currently in US clinical trials, scans a tissue volume that is 7 millimeters in diameter by a few millimeters deep. If there are cancerous clusters in this area, the system will notify the user by an audible and visual signal.
The MarginProbe system has two components: a single-use probe and an external console unit.
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Probe
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The heart of the disposable probe unit is Dune's proprietary miniature sensor.
This electromagnetic fringe field sensor (FFS) is capable of sensing minute differences in electromagnetic properties within its immediate vicinity. Dune's unique design will enable an accurate capture of a cell cluster's electromagnetic signature (i.e. cancerous or healthy). The FFS is patent protected in the United States, EU, and Japan.
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Console
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The console unit contains the control, data input, data processing, and display elements.
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