Patents Assigned to Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8137320
    Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Publication number: 20120059276
    Abstract: A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cutting element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark, John P. Hancock, Charles Butcher
  • Publication number: 20120059256
    Abstract: A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. A deployment line within the site marker positions at least one marker element within the body portion. The deployment line has a first end that is fixedly secured to a first end of the body portion and a second end that is secured to a second end of the body portion. The deployment line is pre-biased so as to pull the first end of the body portion towards the second end of the body portion, and thereby expand the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Leopold, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Patent number: 8123698
    Abstract: A system for treating a lesion site of a patient is disclosed. The system includes a cannula having a lumen, a conduit in communication with said lumen, an introducer stylet removably disposed within said cannula, a resecting device selectively insertable within said cannula, and an adjuvant treatment device selectively insertable within said cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph L. Mark
  • Patent number: 8109886
    Abstract: A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cutting element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark, Charles Butcher, John Phillip Hancock
  • Patent number: 8066648
    Abstract: A fluid connector is provided for a biopsy system that includes a vacuum assisted biopsy device, a first fluid source and a second fluid source. In an embodiment, the fluid connector includes a body member having a first input port, a second input port and an output port. The first input port includes a first check valve in fluid communication with the first fluid source, the second input port includes a second check valve in fluid communication with the second fluid source and the output port is provided in communication with the vacuum assisted biopsy device. A biopsy system including a fluid connector of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph L. Mark
  • Patent number: 8062230
    Abstract: A site marker delivery system is provided that may be used in combination with a tissue cutting device for marking a biopsy site. The system includes a tube attached to a hub. A push-rod is slidably disposed within the lumen of the tube. The push-rod is advanced forward through the lumen of the tube causing a marker seated within the tube to be deployed at a biopsy site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian Zimmer, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Patent number: 8057432
    Abstract: A selectively lockable introducer assembly is disclosed that comprises an introducer cannula and a needle guide. The introducer cannula is defined by a proximal end and a distal end and includes a lumen extending therebetween. The needle guide is defined by a body portion that includes at least one channel extending therethrough. The introducer cannula is configured to be selectively receivable within the at least one channel and the introducer cannula may be selectively lockable with respect to the needle guide such that the introducer cannula is selectively prevented from moving laterally with respect to the needle guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Flagle, Zachary R. Nicoson, Joseph L. Mark, Terry D. Hardin
  • Patent number: 8060183
    Abstract: A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. A deployment line within the site marker positions at least one marker element within the body portion. The deployment line has a first end that is fixedly secured to a first end of the body portion and a second end that is secured to a second end of the body portion. The deployment line is pre-biased so as to pull the first end of the body portion towards the second end of the body portion, and thereby expand the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Leopold, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Patent number: 8048003
    Abstract: A biopsy device is disclosed that comprises a cutting element mounted to a handpiece and a vacuum chamber. The cutting element comprises a stylet assembly and an outer cannula assembly. The stylet assembly includes a stylet that includes an open proximal end and a tissue opening at a distal end thereof. The distal end of the stylet is blunt-shaped. The tissue receiving opening is in communication with a lumen extending through the stylet. The outer cannula assembly includes an outer cannula that is slidably mounted over the stylet and has an open distal end with a cutting edge formed thereon. The vacuum chamber is in communication with the lumen of the stylet. The stylet is selectively advanced distally outwardly with respect to outer cannula to expose the tissue opening to targeted tissue. The outer cannula is selectively advanced over the tissue opening to sever tissue, while vacuum is generated in the vacuum chamber and delivered to the tissue opening through the lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Jacob Flagle, Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark
  • Patent number: 8043316
    Abstract: A medical targeting and device introduction system includes an introducer having a cannula, and a hub. The cannula is defined, at least in part, by an inner lumen. The hub includes a latch to releasably secure the hub to a biopsy device. The hub includes a proximal end and a distal end. The latch extends from the proximal end, and the hemostatic valve is interposed within the introducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry D. Hardin
  • Patent number: 7996065
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Hardin, Zachary R. Nicoson, Brian Zimmer, Michael E. Miller
  • Patent number: 7988642
    Abstract: A biopsy device is disclosed that comprises a cutting element mounted to a handpiece and a vacuum chamber. The cutting element comprises a stylet assembly and an outer cannula assembly. The stylet assembly includes a stylet that includes an open proximal end and a tissue opening at a distal end thereof. The tissue receiving opening is in communication with a lumen extending through the stylet. The outer cannula assembly includes an outer cannula that is slidably mounted over the stylet and has an open distal end with a cutting edge formed thereon. The vacuum chamber is in communication with the lumen of the stylet. The stylet is selectively advanced distally outwardly with respect to outer cannula to expose the tissue opening to targeted tissue. The outer cannula is selectively advanced over the tissue opening to sever tissue, while vacuum is generated in the vacuum chamber and delivered to the tissue opening through the lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Hardin, Joseph L. Mark, William O. Hodge, Zachary R. Nicoson, Michael E. Miller
  • Patent number: 7883476
    Abstract: A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cuffing element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark, Charles Butcher, John Phillip Hancock
  • Patent number: 7837630
    Abstract: A fluid control element having a flexible member that is adapted for selective deformation when an element inserted therein. The flexible member includes at least one incision or opening that defines at least one cusp that selectively opens when the element is inserted therein. The incision or opening is biased into a normally and substantially closed position such that fluids are substantially prevented from flowing through the fluid control element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Joseph L. Mark, Terry D. Hardin
  • Patent number: 7798331
    Abstract: A tissue collection tray is described for use with a biopsy device. The tissue collection tray includes a well portion, a body portion and a divider. The well portion is defined by first and second ends, a bottom and at least two walls. The body portion includes a recess formed therein. The divider includes a groove formed therein. The divider is positioned between the recess and the well portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Hardin, Joseph L. Mark
  • Patent number: 7761137
    Abstract: A biopsy marker deployment device is provided herein. According to one exemplary embodiment, the deployment device includes a deployment assembly and an actuator configured to selectively actuate the deployment assembly. The deployment assembly is configured to selectively deposit a marker in a biopsy site through at least one aperture and to substantially reduce space between the aperture and the deployment assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Hardin, Zachary R. Nicoson, Brian Zimmer, Michael E. Miller
  • Patent number: 7628762
    Abstract: An adapter is provided for use with a biopsy device that includes a cutting element having an outer cannula hub removably mounted to a handpiece. The cutting element includes an outer cannula connected to the outer cannula hub and an inner cannula disposed within the outer cannula and attached to the handpiece. The outer cannula hub allows removal of the handpiece and inner cannula from the outer cannula. The adapter includes a base, a cradle moveably mounted to the base and configured to rotatably support the biopsy device therein, and an indexing guide moveable with the cradle having a receptacle within which the outer cannula hub is rotatably received. The cradle and indexing guide are configured to inhibit rotation and axial movement of the biopsy device relative to the cradle, and facilitates removal of the handpiece and inner cannula from the outer cannula, while maintaining registration with the biopsy site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark, Ronald L. Hofmann, Terry D. Hardin
  • Patent number: 7556622
    Abstract: A tissue filter for medical collection is disclosed. The tissue filter includes a first member, a second member, and filter material secured thereto. The first and second members are selectively engaged with one another to define a filter body having a collection cavity. The collection cavity is open at one end for tissue to flow into the collection cavity. The first member and the second member may be selectively separated to facilitate tissue removal from the collection cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson, Terry D. Hardin
  • Patent number: D601247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry D. Hardin