Biopsy site marker deployment device
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1. A marker deployment device, comprising:
- a selectively actuatable deployment assembly that includes a cannula having at least one aperture formed therein and a push rod that is slidably received within said cannula;
wherein deployment assembly is configured to selectively deploy a marker outside of said deployment assembly through said at least one aperture; and
wherein said at least one aperture is at least partially obstructed after said marker is deployed to prevent said marker from re-entering said deployment assembly after said marker has been deployed.
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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.
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1. A marker deployment device, comprising:
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a selectively actuatable deployment assembly that includes a cannula having at least one aperture formed therein and a push rod that is slidably received within said cannula;
wherein deployment assembly is configured to selectively deploy a marker outside of said deployment assembly through said at least one aperture; and
wherein said at least one aperture is at least partially obstructed after said marker is deployed to prevent said marker from re-entering said deployment assembly after said marker has been deployed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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