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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2005
Michael E. Miller, Trafalgar, IN (US);
Michael Hoffa, Brownsburg, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michael E. Miller, Trafalgar, IN (US);
Michael Hoffa, Brownsburg, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. At least one marker element is captured within the cavity but is able to move within the cavity. The capturing prevents migration of the marker within a body. The site marker is formed into a predeployment configuration whereby the site marker is compressed into a predetermined size and shape to as to be readily positionable within a deployment device. The site marker expands from the predeployment position to a post deployment configuration upon insertion into the body.