发明名称 |
Biopsy spacer device and method of operation |
摘要 |
A breast cavity spacer device, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The device includes a body having a projection on one end. The body has a bore extending there through. A catheter is disposed at least partially within the bore. A balloon member is fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape. |
申请公布号 |
US9233231(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.01.12 |
申请号 |
US201514594619 |
申请日期 |
2015.01.12 |
申请人 |
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY |
发明人 |
Schonholz Steven Michael;McKeon James C.;Vallee Glenn E.;Baltazar Christopher;Kozniewski Brian;Lauzon Stephen;Mitchell Teresa;Sangne Yah Laetitia;Gettens Robert T. T. |
分类号 |
A61M29/00;A61M25/10;A61B10/02;A61B17/02;A61M27/00;A61B10/04;A61B19/00;A61M25/01;A61M29/02 |
主分类号 |
A61M29/00 |
代理机构 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
代理人 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
主权项 |
1. A cavity spacer device, the device comprising:
a body having a bore extending therethrough; a threaded flange coupled to one end of the body; a projection coupled to the threaded flange; a first catheter disposed at least partially within the bore; and, a self-sealing balloon member removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the first catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape and having a tube portion extending from one side, the tube portion sized to receive the first catheter and having a length sized to extend through a patient insertion tract, wherein the balloon member is configured to move from a first position coupled to the first catheter to a second position removed from the first catheter when the balloon is positioned within a patient, wherein the self-sealing balloon is configured in operation to remain at pressure upon removal of the first catheter and the application of an external force on the tube portion by an operator. |
地址 |
Springfield MA US |