Post-surgical gross pathology specimen marker
US5474569A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A set of post-surgical gross pathology specimen marking devices which may be used to identify various surfaces of pathology specimens is presented. The device includes a set of pathology specimen markers which are releasably attached to a holder. The markers disclosed are of various shapes and designs, and each includes a gripper element. The markers are designed such that the gripper element may be manipulated to allow a portion of a pathology specimen to be pinched, pierced, or clipped by the gripper element thereby attaching the marker to the specimen. The markers are designed so they may be manipulated by using a tool (such as forceps) to attach the specimen marker to a pathology specimen in a matter of seconds.
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