Biopsy site marker
US7668582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
These are biopsy site marking devices. More particularly, the devices include a body of gelatin and an x-ray detectable body of a specific, predetermined non-biological configuration embedded in the body of gelatin. In one embodiment, the x-ray detectable body is made from metal. In alternative embodiments, the x-ray detectable body can be made from stainless steel or metal oxides.
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