Magnetic ink tissue markings
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1. A magnetic tattoo ink composition comprising magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles are from 1.0 to 5 μ
- m in diameter, and vary in diameter by less than a factor of about two, and wherein the composition is sterile, wherein the magnetic particles are coated with a chromophore of a color other than black.
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Abstract
The invention provides tissue markings (such as tattoos) comprising magnetic particles, e.g., magnetite, and methods for making and altering, e.g., removing them.
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1. A magnetic tattoo ink composition comprising magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles are from 1.0 to 5 μ
- m in diameter, and vary in diameter by less than a factor of about two, and wherein the composition is sterile, wherein the magnetic particles are coated with a chromophore of a color other than black.
- 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)
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27. A magnetic tattoo ink composition comprising magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles are from 1.0 to 5 μ
- m in diameter, and vary in diameter by less than a factor of about two, wherein the magnetic particles further comprise a polymer and are coated with a chromophore of a color other than black, and wherein the composition is sterile.
- View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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