Tissue localizing and marking device and method of using same

摘要

An imaging element for placement in a tissue mass of a patient by means of an introducer, the imaging element having a body portion having a general form of the Greek letter alpha and comprising a loop (76) of non-bioabsorbable wire-like material terminating in a pair of legs (78) and guide element connected to the body portion by means of a releasable connection (60).