Biopsy spacer device and method of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9233231
APP PUB NO 20150126924A1
SERIAL NO

14594619

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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.

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WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY1215 WILBRAHAM ROAD SPRINGFIELD MA 01119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baltazar, Christopher Wilbraham, US 2 2
Gettens, Robert T T Longmeadow, US 8 19
Kozniewski, Brian Belchertown, US 2 2
Lauzon, Stephen New Bedford, US 2 2
McKeon, James C Longmeadow, US 10 45
Mitchell, Teresa Commack, US 2 2
Sangne, Yah Laetitia Chicopee, US 2 2
Schonholz, Steven Michael Warren, US 7 3
Vallee, Glenn E Westbrook, US 11 127

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