Multi mode imaging marker
US8634899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a device for percutaneously implanting an imaging marker for identifying a location within a tissue mass. The subcutaneous imaging marker comprises at least a first element and a second element, each of which have a primary imaging mode. The primary imaging mode of the first element is different from that of the second element.
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