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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2010
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Brian Zimmer, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michael E. Miller, Trafalgar, IN (US);
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Brian Zimmer, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michael E. Miller, Trafalgar, IN (US);
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A biopsy marker deployment device adapted to selectively deposit a marker in a target location, such as a biopsy site. In one embodiment, the device includes a deployment assembly comprising a cannula adapted to house at least one marker, an outlet aperture defined by a portion of the cannula, and an actuatable pushrod slidably disposed and movable within the cannula. The deployment assembly further comprises a selectively opening outlet door movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet door is biased in the closed position and at least partially obstructs the aperture in the closed position to prevent a marker from reentering the cannula upon deployment.