Biopsy site marker for limited migration

US12004911B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Elijah Kreider · Hamilton, US
• Peter Shadix · Cincinnati, US
• Emmanuel V. Tanghal · Rochester, US
• Jordan Rebellino · Cincinnati, US
• Andrew Small · Cincinnati, US
• Ramon Ramos · Laguna de Duero, ES
• Taylor Vohland · West Chester, US
• Jack A. Randall · Cincinnati, US
• David C. McBreen · Cincinnati, US
• LeRonda Perry · Elkridge, US
• Edward A. Rhad · Lancaster, US
• Jessica P. Leimbach · St. Bernard, US
• Sarah Payne · Cincinnati, US
• Anne E. Storer · Cincinnati, US
• Andrew Robinson · Cincinnati, US
• John Kevin Bruce · Burlington, US
• Rachel Yoon Choung · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 17, 2021
• Grant date: Jun 11, 2024
• Expiry date: May 21, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/3987
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy site marker includes a carrier and a marker element. The marker element is disposed within the carrier. The carrier including a first marker material and a second marker material. The first marker material and the second marker material are each configured to expand in the presence of moisture. The first marker material is configured to expand at a rapid rate relative to the second marker material in the presence of moisture.