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Tissue marking device and method of use

US10959802B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2018
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/3991
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue marking device enables the deployment of a hook to mark a location within a breast. The deployment is performed by inserting a needle in tissue until it arrives at a target location and pressing on the end of a rod that embeds the hook in the tissue. A thread is attached to the hook and is left exposed to facilitate locating the hook.

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