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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2008
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Brian Zimmer, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Nicholas Terwiske, Bloomington, IN (US);
Laresha Fluker, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Brian Zimmer, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Nicholas Terwiske, Bloomington, IN (US);
Laresha Fluker, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of a site marker are disclosed that comprise a body portion and a marker element. The body portion is constructed of a bioabsorbable material and defines at least one cavity therein. The marker element is captured within one of the cavities. The marker element is constructed of a material that may be imaged under at least one imaging modality.