Charles G Samples

US Patent:

20050234336, Oct 20, 2005

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/810354

Inventors:

Andrew Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Fidelis Onwumere - Mansfield TX, US
Michael Ludzack - Maineville OH, US
Charles Samples - Akron OH, US
Ana Barbur - Hudson OH, US

International Classification:

A61N005/00

US Classification:

600431000

Abstract:

The present invention includes methods and materials for implantable devices (markers) which are disclosed for permanently marking the location of a biopsy or surgery for the purpose of identification. The devices are remotely delivered, preferably percutaneously. Visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using various state of the art imaging systems. Preferred visualization is through MRI, X-ray and ultrasound. The markers function to provide evidence of the location of the lesion after the procedure is complete for reference during future examinations or procedures.