Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Liquid collection
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2008-12-23
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Liquid collection
C604S074000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07468043
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for accomplishing a noninvasive screen for breast disease markers, including breast cancer markers and cytologically abnormal cells. Intraductal fluid is noninvasively aspirated using compression, heating and suction cycles. The removed sample is thereafter assayed for the presence of cytologically abnormal cells and/or one or more breast disease markers. In addition to the diagnostic applications of the disclosed method and apparatus, a therapeutic application is also contemplated wherein intraductal fluids are noninvasively aspirated using compression, heating and suction cycles to remove toxic buildups within the fluid.
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Bare Rex O.
Gleason Paul
Morton Kevin B.
Payne Timothy J.
Smith Jeffrey C.
Foreman Jonathan M
Hindenburg Max
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