U.S. patent application number 13/416899 was filed with the patent office on 2012-06-28 for securement for a surgical site marker and deployment device for same.
This patent application is currently assigned to SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.. Invention is credited to Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson.
Application Number | 20120165663 13/416899 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40073079 |
Filed Date | 2012-06-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120165663 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mark; Joseph L. ; et
al. |
June 28, 2012 |
SECUREMENT FOR A SURGICAL SITE MARKER AND DEPLOYMENT DEVICE FOR
SAME
Abstract
A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site
includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and
fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a
securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for
delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Mark; Joseph L.;
(Indianapolis, IN) ; Nicoson; Zachary R.;
(Indianapolis, IN) |
Assignee: |
SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS,
INC.
Indianapolis
IN
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Family ID: |
40073079 |
Appl. No.: |
13/416899 |
Filed: |
March 9, 2012 |
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12113625 |
May 1, 2008 |
8137320 |
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13416899 |
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60915275 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
600/432 ;
600/431 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61B 2090/3908 20160201;
A61B 90/39 20160201; A61B 2017/3441 20130101; A61M 5/007
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
600/432 ;
600/431 |
International
Class: |
A61B 6/00 20060101
A61B006/00; A61M 5/31 20060101 A61M005/31 |
Claims
1. A marker delivery device, comprising: an outer cannula having an
open distal end; an inner cannula disposable within the outer
cannula and having a selectively openable distal end; and an
actuation member disposed in the inner cannula, wherein the outer
cannula is configured to house a marker element distal of the inner
cannula, wherein the inner cannula is configured to house a
securing agent distal of the actuation member, and wherein the
actuation member is configured to eject the securing agent and the
marker element out of the open distal end of the outer cannula.
2. The device of claim 1, the outer cannula comprising an
actuatable retaining tab disposed at the distal end, wherein the
actuatable retaining tab is configured to retain the marker in the
outer cannula unless actively actuated.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein the retaining tab is configured
to be actuated by the actuation member.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the actuation member is a
plunger.
5. The device of claim 4, further comprising a seal member disposed
on an interior surface of the inner cannula and around a portion of
the plunger, wherein the seal member is sized to permit the plunger
to slide therethrough.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein the securing agent is secured to
at least a portion of the marker element.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the securing agent is in a form
selected from the group consisting of liquid, slurry, gel, powder,
pellet, and plug.
8. The device of claim 1, the inner cannula comprising a valve
member secured adjacent the distal end of the inner cannula.
9. The device of claim 8, wherein the valve member is a normally
closed valve member.
10. The device of claim 8, wherein the valve member is a duckbill
valve.
11. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a marker element
housed in the outer cannula distal of the inner cannula; and a
securing agent housed in the inner cannula distal of the actuation
member.
12. A marker delivery device, comprising: a cannula defining an
inner lumen therein; a cap member attached to a distal end of the
cannula and generally closing off the inner lumen; and an actuation
member slidably disposed within the inner lumen, wherein the cap
member and the actuation member cooperate with the inner lumen to
define a cavity configured to house a securing agent and a marker,
and wherein the actuation member is selectively movable distally
toward the cap member to rupture the cap member from the distal end
of the cannula and to expel the securing agent and the marker from
the cannula.
13. The device of claim 12, wherein the cap member is constructed
of bioabsorbable material.
14. The device of claim 12, wherein the cap member is a film.
15. The device of claim 12, wherein the film is a heat shrinkable
material.
16. The device of claim 12, wherein the securing agent is secured
to at least a portion of the marker element.
17. The device of claim 12, wherein the actuation member is a
plunger, wherein a piercing element is attached to a distal end of
the plunger.
18. The device of claim 12, further comprising a seal member
disposed on an interior surface of the cannula and around a portion
of the plunger, wherein the seal member is sized to permit the
plunger to slide therethrough.
19. The device of claim 12, further comprising: a marker element
housed in the cavity; and a securing agent housed in the
cavity.
20. A delivery device, comprising: a cannula defining an inner
lumen therein, the cannula having a proximal end and a distal end;
a valve member secured to the cannula, wherein the valve member is
secured adjacent the distal end of the cannula; an actuation member
connected to the proximal end of the cannula; and a semi-permeable
filter element positioned within the cannula between the valve
member and the actuation member, the filter element cooperating to
form a cavity between the valve member and the filter element; and
a securing agent disposed in the cavity, wherein the actuation
member is selectively actuatable to cause a fluid to flow through
filter element and force the securing agent through the valve
member.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation of pending U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 12/113,625, filed May 1, 2008, which
claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.119 to U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 60/915,275, filed May 1, 2007. The foregoing
applications are each hereby incorporated by reference into the
present application in their entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates generally to securing a surgical
site marker to prevent migration thereof within a biopsy site and a
deployment device to be used in this endeavor.
BACKGROUND
[0003] In the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, it is often
necessary to perform a biopsy to remove tissue samples from a
suspicious mass. The suspicious mass is typically discovered during
a preliminary examination involving visual examination, palpation,
X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging or
other detection means.
[0004] When a suspicious mass is detected, a sample is taken by
biopsy, and then tested to determine whether the mass is malignant
or benign. This biopsy procedure can be performed by a variety of
surgical techniques.
[0005] Regardless of the method or instrument used to perform the
biopsy, subsequent examination of the surgical site may be
necessary, either in a follow up examination or for treatment of a
cancerous lesion. Treatment often includes a mastectomy,
lumpectomy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy procedure that
requires the surgeon or radiologist to direct surgical or radiation
treatment to the precise location of the lesion. Because this
treatment might extend over days or weeks after the biopsy
procedure, and the original features of the tissue may have been
removed or altered by the biopsy, it is desirable to insert one or
more site markers into the surgical site to serve as a landmark for
future identification of the location of the lesion.
[0006] However, one problem that arises with site markers is
migration. When the site markers are typically deployed to the
biopsy site, the breast is still under compression. However, when
the breast is released from compression, the site marker may
migrate within the site or even out of the site through a needle
tract created by the biopsy device, thereby preventing a surgeon or
radiologist from easily locating the precise location of the lesion
or biopsied area.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Features and advantages of the disclosure will be apparent
from the following detailed description and the appended claims,
taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a first
embodiment of a securing agent deployment device.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a second embodiment of a securing agent and marker
deployment device.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a third embodiment of a securing agent deployment
device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Referring now to the drawings, exemplary approaches are
shown in detail. Although the drawings represent some exemplary
approaches, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain
features may be exaggerated to better illustrate and explain the
present disclosure. Further, the approaches set forth herein are
not intended to be exhaustive or to otherwise limit or restrict the
disclosure to the precise forms and configurations shown in the
drawings and disclosed in the following detailed description.
Overview of the Disclosure
[0012] In a typical biopsy procedure, such as a breast biopsy, a
patient's breast may be placed in compression. Next, a target site
is biopsied using any one of a variety of biopsy devices. After the
biopsy procedure, a surgeon typically deploys a site marker into
the biopsy site (sometimes referred to as a biopsy cavity) formed
by the biopsy procedure. The marker may be deployed using a marker
deployment system, examples of which are described in co-pending
U.S. application Ser. Nos. 11,238,295 and 11,305,141, the contents
of which are incorporated herein by reference in their
entireties.
[0013] To secure the marker in a desired location within the biopsy
site, an embodiment of this disclosure includes a method of using
the body's own haem (blood) as a securing/gluing agent to attach or
bond the marker to a specific biopsy site or location, thereby
precluding and potentially eliminating migration of the marker away
from the desired biopsy site or down a needle track created by the
biopsy needle.
[0014] In connection with one exemplary embodiment of the method, a
haemostatic agent is injected into the biopsy site shortly after
the marker is deployed into the biopsy site. The haemostatic agent
causes the blood within the site to clot, thereby locking and
securing the marker and tissue into place. When the breast is
released from compression after the biopsy procedure is completed,
the marker will remain bonded in place.
[0015] One suitable haemostatic agent is sold under the trade name
Arista.TM., which is manufactured by Medafor, Inc. In one exemplary
arrangement, the haemostatic agent is provided in a powder or
slurry form to allow for rapid clotting, though other forms of a
haemostatic agent may also be used.
Exemplary Embodiments
[0016] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a securing agent
deployment device 10 that may be used to selectively deploy a
securing agent 12, such as a haemostatic agent, to a biopsy site.
Deployment device 10 includes an elongated cannula 14 defining an
inner lumen 16 therein. Cannula 14 is defined by a first end 18 and
a second end 20. In one arrangement, a normally closed valve 22 may
be secured to first end 18. In one exemplary embodiment, valve 22
is configured as a duckbill valve and is disposed around an
exterior of cannula 14 at first end 18. It is understood however,
that other types of normally closed valves may also be employed. It
is also understood that the valve 22 may be arranged at first end
18 in other manners than what is shown in FIG. 1. For example,
valve 22 may be secured within the interior of cannula 14.
[0017] An actuation portion 24 is connected to second end 20. In
one arrangement, actuation portion 24 is used to deliver air to
inner lumen 16, to be explained in further detail below. Positioned
within inner lumen 16 is a predetermined amount of securing agent
12. In one embodiment, securing agent 12 is provided in a powder
form, although it is understood that securing agent may be provided
in other forms as well. For example, securing agent 12 may be
provided in a slurry form, a liquid, a gel, or as a pellet or plug.
A filter element 30 (to be explained below in further detail) may
also be provided to position securing agent 12 within inner lumen
16.
[0018] In operation, first end 18 of deployment device 10 is
inserted into a biopsy cavity. In one arrangement, elongated
cannula 14 of deployment device 10 is inserted into a delivery
cannula of a biopsy device or, alternatively, an introducer system
that is in registration with the biopsy site. An exemplary
introducer system may be found in commonly owned U.S. Pat. No.
7,347,829, the contents of which are incorporated herein by
reference in its entirety. Deployment device 10 may include a
mounting flange 26 from which one or more latching fingers 28 may
extend. Latching fingers 28 may be configured to cooperate with a
portion of the biopsy device or a portion of the introducer system
to selectively fix deployment device 10 thereto.
[0019] After first end 18 is positioned within the biopsy site,
actuation portion 24, which in one exemplary embodiment is
configured as a bellows bulb, is activated (in the exemplary
illustrated embodiment, depressed) in the direction of arrow A. The
activation forces fluid, and in one embodiment, air, into cannula
14 at second end 20 and into contact with securing agent 12. As the
fluid moves through cannula 14, normally closed valve 22 is forced
open, and at least a portion of securing agent 12 is deployed into
the biopsy site. In one embodiment, securing agent 12 is deployed
currently with a site marker (to be explained below). In another
embodiment, securing agent 12 is deployed shortly after site marker
is deployed to the biopsy cavity. Once deployed, securing agent 12
accelerates clotting, such that the marker element becomes fixed
into position within tissue of the biopsy site and is substantially
prevented from migrating within, or out of, the biopsy site.
[0020] In one arrangement, to retain securing agent 12 within
cannula 14 prior to deployment, deployment device 10 may further
include a filter element 30 positioned between first end 18 and
second end 20. Securing agent 12 may be positioned between filter
element 30 and first end 18. Filter element 30 may be
semi-permeable such that securing agent 12 is substantially
prevented from passing therethough, but fluid is permitted to pass
therethrough. In one embodiment, filter element 30 is an open cell
foam material.
[0021] In another exemplary approach, both marker M and securing
agent 12 may be deployed by a single deployment device 50.
Referring to FIG. 2, deployment device 50 will now be
described.
[0022] Deployment device 50 includes an outer cannula 52 having an
open distal end 54 and defining a lumen 56 therein. An inner
cannula 58 is positioned within outer cannula 52 Inner cannula 58
includes a distal end 60 to which a normally closed valve 62 (such
as a duckbill valve) is secured. An actuation member 64, which is
selectively slidable within inner cannula 58, is further provided.
In one embodiment, a seal member 61 may be provided within inner
cannula 58, through which actuation member 64 passes. Seal member
61 serves to prevent securing material 12 from escaping through a
proximal end of inner cannula 58.
[0023] In operation, securing agent 12 is retained within inner
cannula 58 and one or more markers M are positioned within lumen 56
of outer cannula 52. Distal end 54 of outer cannula 52 is
positioned at the target site. Outer cannula 52 may be delivered to
the biopsy site through a biopsy delivery cannula or an introducer
assembly, as described above. In one embodiment, marker M may be
temporarily retained adjacent distal end 54 by a deformable
retaining tab 66.
[0024] To deploy securing agent 12 and marker M, actuation member
64 (which may be a plunger) is activated. Actuation member 64 is
moved distally, pushing at least a portion of securing agent 12
through distal end 60 of inner cannula 58, thereby opening normally
closed valve member 62. Actuation member 64 continues through inner
cannula 58 and comes into contact with marker M, thereby pushing
both securing agent 12 and marker M past retaining tab 66 and into
the biopsy site with a single device and substantially
simultaneously.
[0025] In another embodiment, securing agent 12 may be provided in
plug form that is adhered to at least a portion of marker M. In
this configuration, inner cannula 58 may not be needed. Instead,
only actuation member 64 is used to eject marker M and attached
securing agent 12 plug from outer cannula. In yet another
embodiment, securing agent 12 is provided as a separate pellet from
marker M. In this embodiment, actuation member 64 may push out both
marker M and the separate pellet of securing agent 12 to the biopsy
site.
[0026] In one arrangement, actuation member 64 is a plunger. It may
be desirable that actuation member 64 be sized so as to extend a
predetermined distance past distal end 54 of outer cannula 52 to
insure that marker M and securing agent 12 are fully deployed into
the biopsy site.
[0027] Another embodiment of a securing agent deployment device 100
is shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of
securing agent deployment device 100 that may be used to
selectively deploy a securing agent 12, such as for example, a
haemostatic agent, to a biopsy site. Deployment device 100 includes
an elongated cannula 102 defining an inner lumen 104 therein.
Cannula 102 includes a first end 106 and a second end (not
shown).
[0028] Attached to first end 106 is a film or cap member 108. Film
or cap member 108 temporarily closes first end 106, as will be
explained below. In one embodiment film or cap member 106 is
constructed of a bioabsorbable material. In another embodiment,
film or cap member 106 is a heat shrinkable material that is
deformed around first end 106 to temporarily close of first end
106.
[0029] Disposed within inner lumen 104 is an actuation device 110
having a distal end and proximal end. In one embodiment, actuation
device 110 is a plunger having a piercing tip 112 disposed at the
distal end and an actuation member 114 formed at the proximal end.
Disposed adjacent to piercing tip 112 is a seal member 116 that is
sized to have a size and shape that generally corresponds to inner
lumen 104, but permits actuation device 110 to slide within inner
lumen 104. While actuation device 110 is depicted with a piercing
tip 112 at the distal end, it is understood that piercing tip 112
is optional. For example, piercing tip 112 may be eliminated
entirely.
[0030] Prior to operation, actuation device 110 is in a retracted
position (shown in FIG. 3), whereby the distal end of actuation
device 110 and the film or cap member 108 cooperate with inner
lumen 104 to form cavity 118 into which securing material 12 is
positioned. Next, the deployment device 100 is positioned such that
a distal end thereof is positioned within the biopsy site. Similar
to deployment devices 10 and 50, deployment device 100 may be
positioned in a delivery cannula or an introducer device to deliver
distal end 106 to the biopsy site.
[0031] To deploy securing agent 12, actuation device 110 is moved
distally in the direction of arrow A by pressing on actuation
member 114. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, piercing tip 112 may
cooperate with seal member 116 to push securing agent 12 towards
film or cap member 108. Actuation device 110 may be sized so as to
be at least slightly longer than the length of cannula 102 such
that when actuation device 110 is fully deployed, piercing tip 112
(or distal end of actuation device 110) will rupture or dislodge
film or cap 108 from distal end 106 of cannula 102 and expel
securing agent 12 into the biopsy site. In another embodiment
wherein the film or cap 108 is heat shrunk onto distal end 106, the
body heat within the cavity will dislodge film or cap 108.
[0032] In another embodiment, one or more site markers M (FIG. 3,
shown in phantom) may also be positioned within cavity 118 such
that when actuation device 110 is activated, both securing agent 12
and marker M will be deployed generally simultaneously to the
biopsy site.
[0033] While the present disclosure has been particularly shown and
described with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be
understood by those skilled in the art that various alternatives to
the embodiments of the disclosure described herein may be employed
in practicing the disclosure without departing from the spirit and
scope of the disclosure as defined in the following claims. It is
intended that the following claims define the scope of the
invention and embodiments within the scope of these claims and
their equivalents be covered thereby. This description of the
disclosure should be understood to include all novel and
non-obvious combinations of elements described herein, and claims
may be presented in this or a later application to any novel and
non-obvious combination of these elements. The foregoing
embodiments are illustrative, and no single feature or element is
essential to all possible combinations that may be claimed in this
or a later application.
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