Radiopaque marker tool and method for use in a radiological medical imaging process
US10004843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A marking tool for use in the context of radiological and other medical imaging is disclosed. The product is a marking tool for distributing an imaging material onto a patient's skin to mark that part of the patient's body for imaging. The imaging technician then knows the area of medical interest, such as an internal injury, and can image that area more accurately. The imaging material shows up on a resulting medical image such as an X-Ray, CT Scan, or MRI to direct a radiology professional to the most important area on the image for diagnostic purposes.
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