Marker materials and forms for magnetic marker localization (MML)
US10595957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic marker for marking a site in tissue in the body. In one embodiment, the marker comprises a magnetic metallic glass. In another embodiment, the marker is in a non-spherical configuration having an anisotropy ratio less than 9. In yet another embodiment, the marker is in a non-spherical configuration having an anisotropy ratio less than 6. In yet another embodiment, the marker is in a non-spherical configuration having an anisotropy ratio less than 3.
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