Abstract: Tissue localization devices and methods of localizing tissue using tissue localization devices are disclosed. The tissue localization device can comprise a handle comprising a delivery control, a delivery needle extending out from the handle, and a localization element within the delivery needle. The localization element can be deployed out of the delivery needle or retracted back into the delivery needle when the delivery control is translated in a first direction or a second direction, respectively. The localization element can be coupled to a flexible tracking wire.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 28, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 30, 2021
Assignee:
HOLOGIC
Inventors:
George D. Hermann, Jonathan M. Olson, Michael J. Drews, Gail S. Lebovic, David B. Willis