The Preferred Localization Solution to Treat More Patients
The Patient-Focused Breast Tumor Localization Solution
The SCOUT system has been clinically demonstrated to drive value and improve patient outcomes. SCOUT is proven to improve radiology workflow and significantly reduce OR delays. Using SCOUT, surgeons can precisely target the affected tissue to pinpoint its location within 1mm, which can mean more successful surgeries, optimized breast conservation strategies, and enhanced outcomes for women.
WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY
Decouples Radiology and Surgery schedules, and can eliminate an entire procedure when placed at biopsy1
SURGICAL PRECISION
Provides real-time distance measurements in mm to within 1mm of the target, with accurate detection from any angle2
A BETTER PATIENT EXPERIENCE
With less discomfort as compared to a wire and precise guidance to optimize cosmetic results, 97% of patients would recommend SCOUT3
UNIQUELY SPANS CARE CONTINUUM
SCOUT can be placed at biopsy and prior to neoadjuvant therapy in both breast and lymph nodes4,5
IMAGING SURVEILLANCE
The ONLY wire-free localization technology that will not interfere with MRI imaging6
TARGETED AXILLARY DISSECTION
SCOUT enables precise, accurate localization of target nodes7
“I want to reiterate how care has improved since we started placing SCOUT® Reflectors at the time of biopsy, which in most cases, is on the same day as the diagnostic mammogram. Women who’ve had previous wire localizations comment on the ease of the procedure, compared to traditional localization. They also love that they don’t have to return to the breast center for biopsy, and then again for a localization procedure.
One product, two steps eliminated. Patient satisfaction is through the roof. Patients know they are getting streamlined care at our breast care center. I so appreciate Merit for developing a product that has revolutionized care.”
Brett Parkinson, MD
Imaging Director Breast Care Services
Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City UT
SCOUT RADAR LOCALIZATION
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Discover more about SCOUT Radar Localization by reviewing the full array of clinical data below.
Clinical Data & Advanced Therapies
FEATURED STUDY
Use of SCOUT Reflectors to Identify the Previously Biopsied Node Significantly Improves the Probability of Surgical Removal and Subsequently Reduces the False Negative Cancer Rate
SURGICAL GOALS
- Removal of PBN and low false-negative rate.
PATIENTS STUDIED
- Standard SLNB (n=19): Conventional sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) using technetium-99 radiotracer and isosulfan blue dye
- SCOUT SLNB (n=19): SLNB + Reflector-guided PBN removal with Reflector placed into biopsied/clipped node
- Reflectors placed, on average, 2 days prior to surgery
KEY RESULTS
- Only 47.4% (9 of 19) biopsied nodes were removed with conventional SLNB
- False negative rate = 33.3%
- All (19/19) biopsied nodes were identified and removed with SCOUT
- False negative rate = 0% (optimal goal)
ADDITIONAL DATA AND ADVANCED THERAPY INFORMATION
Foundational Knowledge
Peer Reviewed: Cox, CE, et al. (2016). Pilot Study of a New Nonradioactive Surgical Guidance Technology for Locating Nonpalpable Breast Lesions. Ann Surg Oncol, Published Online: 03 Feb 2016; DOI 10.1245/s10434-015-5079-x. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26847680
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Peer Reviewed: Cox, Charles E, et al. (2016). A Prospective, Single Arm, Multi-site, Clinical Evaluation of a Nonradioactive Surgical Guidance Technology for the Location of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions during Excision. Ann Surg Oncol, Published Online: 28 July 2016; DOI 10.1245/s10434-016-5405-y https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27469121
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Peer Reviewed: Mango, Victoria, et al. (2016). Evaluation of the SAVI SCOUT Surgical Guidance System for Localization and Excision of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions: A Feasibility Study. AJR:207, October 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27304083
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Peer Reviewed: Kapoor, et al. (2019). The Wire and Beyond: Recent Advances in Breast Imaging Preoperative Needle Localization. RadioGraphics, Published Online: 27 Sep 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31560614
“The Wire and Beyond: Recent Advances in Breast Imaging Preoperative Needle Localization” – Columbia 2017
Peer Reviewed: Hayes, Mary K (2017). Update on Preoperative Breast Localization. Radiol Clin N Am 55 (2017) 591–603. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28411682
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Peer Reviewed: Patel, SN, Mango, VL., Jajeda, P., et al. (2018). Reflector-guided breast tumor localization versus wire localization for lumpectomies: A comparison of surgical outcomes. Clinical Imaging 47 (2018) 14–17. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28818762
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Peer Reviewed: Falcon, S, et al. (2018). SAVI SCOUT® localization of breast lesions as a practical alternative to wires: Outcomes and suggestions for trouble-shooting. Clinical Imaging 52 (2018) 280–286. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30193186
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Combs F, Yamamoto M. Inguinal Lymph Node Marked with SCOUT Following Melanoma Surgery.
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Aihara A. Specimen Assessment with SCOUT Distance Measurement
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Roshni Rao, MD, et al. Presenting for Duty: Lessons From A Specialty Surgery Division at the Pandemic Epicenter
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OR Efficiency
Hayes, MK (2017). Time is Money: Improving the Cost and Efficiency of Breast Cancer Care Using Radar Localization. Becker’s Hospital Review.
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Rao, R. Reducing the Localization Regulatory Burden.
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Trent, G., et al Improving Time From Check-In to Start With Pre-Operative SCOUT Localization.
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Bracketing
Peer Reviewed: Jajeda PH, Mango VL, Patel S, et al (2017). Utilization of multiple SAVI SCOUT surgical guidance system reflectors in the same breast: A single-institution feasibility study. Breast J. 2017;1–4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29251387
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Long-Term Placement
Starr G. Long-term Reflector Placement.
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Hayes MK, Bloomquist EV, Wright HR. Long term SCOUT® Placement in Breast and Axillary Node Prior to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Rosen B (2018). Advancing Personalized Precision Breast Cancer Treatment. Physicians Weekly, 18 September 2018. https://www.physiciansweekly.com/advancing-personalized-precision-breast-cancer-treatment/
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Giblin E. Axillary Lymph Node Marked with SCOUT® Prior to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
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Hayes MK, Bloomquist EV, Wright HR. Long term SCOUT® Placement in Breast and Axillary Node Prior to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
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Tayeh S, Muktar S, Heeney J, et al. Reflector-guided Localization of Non-palpable Breast Lesions: The First Reported European Evaluation of the SAVI SCOUT® System. Anticancer Res. 2020;40(7):3915-3924. doi:10.21873/anticanres.14382
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32620632/
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Oncoplastic Techniques
Giblin E. Skin Sparing Mastectomy with SCOUT.
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DiPasquale A. Single Axillary Incision for both Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Lumpectomy.
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Targeted Axillary Dissection
Gold R, Storm-Dickerson T. Utility of the SCOUT® reflector as an efficient tool for the identification of index lymph node following completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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Peer Reviewed: Taback B, Jajeda P, Ha R (2018). Enhanced Axillary Evaluation Using Reflector-Guided Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: A Prospective Feasibility Study and Comparison With Conventional Lymphatic Mapping Techniques. Clinical Breast Cancer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29544701
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DiPasquale A. Single Axillary Incision for both Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Lumpectomy.
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Peer Reviewed: Hayes, Mary K (2017). Update on Preoperative Breast Localization. Radiol Clin N Am 55 (2017) 591–603. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28411682
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Tayeh S, Muktar S, Heeney J, et al. Reflector-guided Localization of Non-palpable Breast Lesions: The First Reported European Evaluation of the SAVI SCOUT® System. Anticancer Res. 2020;40(7):3915-3924. doi:10.21873/anticanres.14382
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32620632/
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Lim, Hui Jun, et al. Early Experience of Ultrasound Guided Deployment of SAVI SCOUT in Targeted Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer in Singapore. The 3rd Congress of Asian Surgical Ultrasound Society, 21-22 November 2020.
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Time of Biopsy Placement
Hayes MK, Wright H, Frau M. Breast Biopsy with Placement of a SCOUT Reflector.
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Tayeh S, Muktar S, Heeney J, et al. Reflector-guided Localization of Non-palpable Breast Lesions: The First Reported European Evaluation of the SAVI SCOUT® System. Anticancer Res. 2020;40(7):3915-3924. doi:10.21873/anticanres.14382
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32620632/
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Outside Breast
Broman, Kristy Kummerow, et al. Intraoperative Localization Using SAVI SCOUT Technology Facilitates Resection of Non-Palable Trunk and Extremity Sarcoma.
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Combs, Freddie, et al. Clinical Case Review: Inguinal Lymph Node Marked with SCOUT® Following Melanoma Surgery. Download Case Review
Ordering Information
| Model Number | Product Description | Minimum Order Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| SSC-01 | SCOUT® Surgical Guidance Console | 1 |
| SG-01 | SCOUT Surgical Guide, Multiple-Use | 1 |
| SG-02 | SCOUT Access Surgical Guide, Multiple Use | 1 |
| SSCSys-01 | SCOUT Console (includes one Surgical Guide) | 1 |
| SH-01 | SCOUT Surgical Guide Sheath (sterile) | 20 |
| HPSU-01 | SCOUT Surgical Handpiece, Single Use | 5 |
| SSR05-01 | SCOUT 5 cm Delivery Needle and Reflector | 5 |
| SSR75-01 | SCOUT 7.5 cm Delivery Needle and Reflector | 5 |
| SSR10-01 | SCOUT 10 cm Delivery Needle and Reflector | 5 |
| SSR75S-01 | SCOUT 7.5 cm Delivery Needle and Reflector, Single-Hand | 5 |
| CHK-01 | SCOUT Check® Radiology Verification Console (includes one Check Handpiece) | 1 |
| CHKHP-01 | SCOUT Check Radiology Handpiece, Multiple-Use | 1 |
| SCRT-01 | SCOUT Console and Accessory Cart | 1 |
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References
1. Hayes MK, Bloomquist EV, Wright H. SAVI SCOUT® Improves Breast Surgery Operating Room Start Times Compared with Wire Localization. Presentation at: American Society of Breast Surgeons 18th Annual Meeting, April 2017, Dallas, TX.
2.Merit Medical Data on File
3. Cox C et al. A Prospective Single Arm, Multi-Site Clinical Evaluation of a Nonradioactive Surgical Guidance Technology for the Localization of Non-Palpable Breast Lesions during Excision. Ann Surg Oncol 2016 Oct;23(10):3168-74.
4. Wright et al: It’s about time: Wire-free SCOUT localization of positive axillary lymph nodes prior to neoadjuvant chemotherapy may offer options to de-escalate axillary surgery
5. Balija et al: Reflector Localized Lymph Node Biopsy: A Novel Aide in Axillary Staging After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Node-Positive Breast Cancer
6. Signal void artifacts in noncontrast T1 non-fat-saturated MR sequences Hayes MK. Update on Preoperative Breast Localization. Radiol Clin North Am. 2017 May; 55(3) 591-603
7. Taback B, Jajeda P, Ha R (2018). Enhanced Axillary Evaluation Using Reflector-Guided Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: A Prospective Feasibility Study and Comparison With Conventional Lymphatic Mapping Techniques. Clinical Breast Cancer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29544701
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