The invention provides materials, devices and methods for marking biopsy sites for a limited time. The biopsy-marking materials are ultrasound-detectable bio-resorbable powders, with powder particles typically between about 20 microns and about 800 microns in maximum dimension, more preferably between about 300 microns and about 500 microns. The powders may be formed of polymeric materials containing cavities sized between about 10 microns and about 500 microns, and may also contain binding agents, anesthetic agents, hemostatic agents, and radiopaque markers. Devices for delivering the powders include tubes configured to contain the powders and to fit within a biopsy cannula, the powders being ejected by action of a syringe. Systems may include a tube containing powder, and a syringe containing sterile saline. The tube may be configured to fit within a biopsy cannula such as a Mammotome® or SenoCor 360™ cannula.
本发明提供了在有限时间内标记活检部位的材料、装置和方法。活检标记材料是超声波可检测的
生物可吸收粉末,粉末颗粒的最大尺寸通常在约 20 微米至约 800 微米之间,更优选约 300 微米至约 500 微米之间。粉末可由聚合材料形成,含有尺寸在约 10 微米至约 500 微米之间的空腔,还可含有结合剂、
麻醉剂、止血剂和不透射线标记物。输送粉末的装置包括用于容纳粉末并与活检插管相配合的管子,粉末在注射器的作用下喷出。系统可包括一个装有粉末的管子和一个装有无菌生理盐
水的注射器。管子可以配置成适合于活检插管,如 Mammotome® 或 SenoCor 360™ 插管。