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US 2023/0144552 A1Published application
Salvage device and method for localizing and removing a breast tissue marker clip at surgery after a failed specimen radiogram
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsGregory Michael Senofsky, Nicholas Marlon Senofsky, Sloan Raven Senofsky
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Abstract
A salvage device for localizing a tissue marker clip includes an elongate handle having a metal ball connected to its distal end, and a probe connected to a distal end of the radiopaque fiducial element. A lumen extends through at least a portion of the elongate handle, the metal ball and the probe, terminating at a distal tip of the probe. A deployable tissue engagement member is housed at least partially within the lumen and connected to a proximal switch.
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A salvage device for localizing a tissue marker clip comprising:
- an elongate handle having a radiopaque fiducial element connected to its distal end, and a probe connected to a distal end of the radiopaque fiducial element;
- a lumen extending through at least a portion of the elongate handle, the radiopaque fiducial element and the probe, terminating at a distal tip of the probe;
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- a deployable tissue engagement member housed at least partially within the lumen and connected to a proximal switch.
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