X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Mammography
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-21
2009-11-10
Yun, Jurie (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Mammography
C378S068000, C378S208000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07616732
ABSTRACT:
A compression device for a mammography unit includes a compression plate positionable in an x-ray field of the mammography unit, and a radiolucent foam pad removably attached to the compression plate that includes an impermeable exposed surface for contacting tissue disposed on the pad within the x-ray field. The pad includes an adhesive layer on the first surface, or a hook and eye fastener for removably attaching the pad to the compression plate. The pad is attached to the compression plate in the x-ray field of the mammography unit, a breast is compressed using the compression plate, a mammogram of the compressed breast is obtained, the pad producing no significant visual artifact on the mammogram, and thereafter the pad is removed.
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