Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-23
2010-11-09
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828744
ABSTRACT:
A device, method, and system are provided for immobilizing and stabilizing a breast in preparation for tumor ablation or biopsy while the patient is lying supine. The breast is lifted away from the chest wall of the patient, so that the tissue abnormality to be treated is also lifted away from the chest wall. This reduces the possibility of damage to the neighboring costochondral wall and the surrounding healthy tissue. The device includes a medical device holder that can be used to accurately aim a medical probe, and hold it in place during treating.
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DiCarlo Paul
Rioux Robert
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Hindenburg Max
Smith Fangemonique
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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