Biopsy marker delivery device
US8371443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy marker delivery device are described. The delivery device can include a relatively flexible hollow tube, a pushing member such as a push rod disposed for sliding with the tube, and at least one marker disposed in the tube. A marker blocking member is disposed distal of the distal most marker, and is disposed at least partially within the hollow tube to assist in preventing premature deployment of a marker from the hollow tube. A portion of the blocking member may disposed in the hollow tube, and another portion of the member may be operatively associated with a portion of the package such that when the marker delivery device is removed from the package, the member is removed from the marker delivery device.
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