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Biopsy site markers with non-migration features

US12336867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Garrett A. Householder · Cincinnati, US
Andrew P. Nock · Dayton, US
Melody L. Stamper · Batavia, US
Grant Walters · West Chester, US
Brennan G. McCabe · Cincinnati, US
Jack A. Randall · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2022
Grant date	Jun 24, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2043

Classification

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

Abstract

A biopsy site marker includes a carrier, and a marker element. The marker element includes a primary coil, a first anchor and a second anchor. The primary coil is disposed within the carrier. At least a portion of the first anchor and the second anchor extend outwardly from opposite sides of the carrier. The first anchor and second anchor are configured to move relative to the primary coil to engage tissue at a biopsy site.

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