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Marker delivery device with sterile guide

US12029399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2020
Grant dateJul 9, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2041

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for delivery of a biopsy marker to a biopsy site includes a grip, a cannula, at least one biopsy marker, and a sterile guide. The cannula extends distally from the grip and includes a lumen extending at least partially therethrough. A maker exit opening is defined by the cannula and is in communication with the lumen. The at least one biopsy marker is disposed in the lumen for deployment through the marker exit opening. The sterile guide is slidable along the cannula and is configured to selectively fasten to the grip.

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