Devices and methods for performing procedures on a breast
US6936014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue.
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