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Methods and devices for defining and marking tissue

  • US 8,277,391 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2002
  • Issued: 10/02/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method useful in performing a breast biopsy, the method comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a biopsy instrument percutaneously into breast tissue;

    removing a tissue sample through the biopsy instrument creating a biopsy site;

    prior to withdrawing the biopsy instrument from the breast tissue, introducing a biopsy marker to the biopsy site through the biopsy instrument, wherein the biopsy marker compromises a woven biodegradable material.

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