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Apparatus, systems, and methods for localizing markers or tissue structures within a body

US10835150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Cianna Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Eduardo Chi Sing · Dana Point, US
Mark A. Cole · Santa Ana, US
Tommy G. Nguyen · Irvine, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2013
Grant date	Nov 17, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

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