BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System

Deep regional hyperthermia provides therapeutic heating to deep-seated tumors that are located more than 3 cm under the skin surface. Focused electromagnetic energy radiated at about 100 MHz (radio frequency) raises the temperature of the tumor region to therapeutic temperatures. The radio frequency power can be adjusted in amplitude and phase to conform the heating pattern to the tumor shape and size.

Several different applicators are available for treating various tumor locations.

Windows® XP Embedded
Intel Pentium® Processor
Large flat screen LCD monitor
Cordless keyboard
Cordless mouse

Hardcopy treatment reports can be produced by a high-resolution color inkjet printer included with the system. There are two configurations of amplifier/generator available. The DODEK amplifier has 12 power channels and is capable of typically 1800 Watts of power over most of its frequency range. The TETRA amplifier has 4 power channels and is capable of 1300 Watts of output power over most of its frequency range. The 4-channel solid-state amplifier operates in the frequency range of 75 to 140 MHz and delivers up to 1200 Watt of microwave power to the applicator. Each channel is monitored and controlled by computer and can be individually adjusted for phase and amplitude according to the optimized requirements of each treatment session. The amplifier, located remote from the patient and operators, is contained within a 24" mounting rack.

The BSD 2000/3D and the BSD 2000/3D/MR are not approved by the FDA for any kind of use within the United States.