Device for accurately marking tissue

作者: Thomas J. Fogarty , Steven W. Kim , David B. Willis , Elizabeth M. Bush , Roman Turovskiy

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摘要: This invention is an improved tissue localizing device for fixedly yet removably marking a volume of containing suspect region excision. also encompasses methods deployment the and its excision along with marked volume. At least one locator element deployed into assumes predetermined curvilinear shape to define border path. The path preferably distalmost portion without penetrating that Multiple elements may be further additional paths defining do not penetrate Other localization wire embodiments are disclosed in which penetrated by device. Polar tangential configurations as well cold-formed die distal tube permanent arcuate disclosed.