Apparatus for implanting a preloaded localization wire
US11504206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for implanting a localization wire, wherein the apparatus exhibits a ready configuration and a relaxed configuration, includes a handle having a slot and a cannula disposed within the handle and having an insertion tip and a projection configured to selectively enter the slot. The cannula is movable between a ready configuration and a relaxed configuration. A localization wire is disposed within the cannula. An actuator is configured to retract the cannula into the handle.
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