Focal One® - HIFU Technology

Precision Matters

Focal One HIFU technology combines the latest imaging and high-intensity focused ultrasound to precisely contour and ablate the targeted lesion while avoiding critical structures.

Focused Ultrasound
(HIFU)

The Focal One® HIFU Robotic System uses high-performance imaging and focused ultrasound technology to allow the urologist to target the prostate precisely with submillimeter accuracy, sparing healthy surrounding tissue and preserving the patient’s quality of life by reducing risks of incontinence, maintaining sexual function and little downtime from their usual daily activities.

How HIFU Technology works

For decades, ultrasound has played a pivotal role in medicine, with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) now emerging as a non-invasive treatment method in prostate cancer care. HIFU utilizes concentrated ultrasound waves to perform targeted ablation, eliminating affected tissue without the need for traditional surgery.

Today there are two main fields where Ultrasound is used in medicine — Ultrasound Imaging and Focused Ultrasound Therapy.

Ultrasound Imaging

3-10 MHz frequency
“Parallel” beam
Very low power (0.02 W)

Ultrasound Therapy (HIFU)

3 MHz frequency
Focused beams ultrasound
Very high power (200W) 10,000 times more than imaging

THE PRINCIPLE OF HIFU

HIFU technology directs high-intensity sound waves through an ultrasound probe to a precisely controlled focal point within the prostate. This rapid concentration of energy increases the temperature at the targeted area, causing coagulation necrosis that destroys cancerous cells while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. This precision minimizes damage to critical surrounding structures, significantly reducing side effects.

Exclusive Dynamic Focusing HIFU Technology

Dynamic Focusing Probe for Accurate Focal Ablation

The unique design of the Focal One HIFU system features a multi-element phased array transducer with 16 isocentric rings, each with independent power supply, enabling precise control of the focal point.

Customizable Ablation with Dynamic Beam Steering

Thanks to the electronic beam steering, the HIFU energy can be delivered in customizable pulses, allowing physicians to tailor the ablation area to the specific contours of the tumor. These focus points can be stacked, spaced 5 mm apart, and tailored up to 40 mm in length, providing comprehensive, precision-targeted treatment options.

THE PRECISION OF HIFU

A large body of clinical evidence shows promising cancer control. Watch Dr. Lance Willsey discuss the benefits of targeted, precise Prostate ablation with HIFU which can offer the best out comes for both Physician and Patient. HIFU allows the Physician to preserve a Patient’s quality of life. Patients maintain their continence and preservation of sexual function following HIFU treatment.

Advantages of Dynamic Focusing

Key Advantages of Focal One® HIFU Technology

Electronic Displacement of Focal Point: Enables precise, non-invasive destruction of targeted prostate tissue, sparing healthy surrounding structures.
Access to Larger Prostates: Effectively targets the anterior portion of larger prostates (Anteroposteriop distance (A-P) up to 40 mm)
Homogeneous Lesions and Faster Treatment: Achieves uniform ablation with reduced treatment time for larger volumes.
Customizable Treatment Options: Supports focal, multiple lesion, hemi-gland, or whole-gland ablation, providing flexibility to match patient-specific needs.
Conformational Treatment: Tailors the ablation to fit tumor contours, minimizing risks to critical structures and enhancing outcomes for partial gland ablation.