Transducer assembly, ultrasound, therapeutic, hyperthermia, extracorporeal

Intended purpose

A transducer assembly component of the Ulthera ultrasound system that is used to induce systemic or local heating to create a targeted therapeutic effect. It is mounted within the handpiece of the hyperthermia system and allows the operator to position the transducer assembly external to the patient during treatments. It is composed of an array of transducer elements and associated damping, backing, and matching layer materials.