Method for marking a tissue sample

摘要

A tissue marking system for use in marking a tissue sample comprises an ink-based applicator device and at least one tissue marking clip. The ink-based applicator device includes a container, a first number of ink reservoirs at least partially defined by the container, wherein each reservoir contains ink of a different color, a second number of applicators, wherein each applicator is configured to absorb a quantity of ink for application to the tissue sample, and a cover coupled to and cooperating with the container to fully enclose each of the first number of ink reservoirs. The at least one tissue marking clip includes an actuator portion movable between an actuated position and a non-actuated position, and a jaw portion coupled to the actuator portion and movable between an open position and a closed position in response to movement of the actuator portion between the actuated and non-actuated positions.

主权项

1. A method for marking a tissue sample comprising:
providing a container including a first ink reservoir containing a first color ink, a second ink reservoir containing a second color ink, and a third ink reservoir containing a third color ink; applying the first color ink to a first surface of the tissue sample; applying the second color ink to a second surface of the tissue sample; applying the third color ink to a third surface of the tissue sample;
providing first, second, and third tissue marking clips, each of the tissue marking clips including an actuator portion, said actuator portion movable between an actuated position and a non-actuated position;a jaw portion coupled to the actuator portion and movable between an open position and a closed position in response to movement of the actuator portion from the non-actuated position to the actuated position, the jaw portion including a first tooth and a second tooth configured to engage the tissue sample when the jaw portion moves from the open position to the closed position;a coupling mechanism on one of said actuator portion and said jaw portion; and a radiographic indicator configured to be received by said coupling mechanism, and further configured to rotate within said coupling mechanism relative to said one of said actuator portion and said jaw portion during an imaging procedure; clipping the first tissue marking clip on the first surface of the tissue sample; clipping the second tissue marking clip on the second surface of the tissue sample; and clipping the third tissue marking clip on the third surface of the tissue sample.