BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation, and Varian Medical Systems today announced a global collaboration to improve and streamline prostate brachytherapy procedures through a new, digital interface between BK Medical’s Pro Focus ultrasound scanner and Varian’s VariSeed 8.0 planning software.

Streamlined workflow capabilities achieed through the digital interface allow for automatic calibration and multiple contouring transfers.

Image calibration data and contours are sent directly from the ultrasound to VariSeed, eliminating the need for users to calibrate the images or re-contour the structures. The interface also offers greater flexibility, as the urologist or radiation oncologist can zoom in or out on the ultrasound while using the VariSeed intra-operative module (Implant View) without losing calibration between the two systems.