Site marker visible under multiple modalities

Details Site marker visible under multiple modalities Site marker visible under multiple modalities

2006-11-21

2011-11-15

Cattungal, Sanjay (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S420000, C600S426000, C600S431000, C424S009100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08060183

ABSTRACT:
A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. A deployment line within the site marker positions at least one marker element within the body portion. The deployment line has a first end that is fixedly secured to a first end of the body portion and a second end that is secured to a second end of the body portion. The deployment line is pre-biased so as to pull the first end of the body portion towards the second end of the body portion, and thereby expand the body portion.

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