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    A variety of shapes and options for every modality.

    Hologic's range of biopsy site markers come in multiple shapes, gauges and lengths, empowering physicians to individualize each patient’s care. Our comprehensive selection of markers include options for use with stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI guided biopsies. All markers come with an ergonomic and easy to use deployment device.

    Tumark® Biopsy Site Markers

    Visibility

    Tumark Professional Q and U markers are sandblasted nitinol, designed to provide outstanding visibility in ultrasound, and excellent visibility under mammography at deployment. In 85% of marker placements, physicians stated the ultrasound visibility was good to excellent upon deployment.2

    Intelligent Design

    Intelligent design on all six distinct, easily identifiable shapes1 provides sound tissue fixation. Non-resorbing material expands into marker shape upon deployment to improve the stability of the anchor following a breast biopsy procedure.

    Accurate Deployment

    In the initial data collection study: 91% of markers placed under ultrasound did not migrate, as measured on the post-procedure mammogram.1 In 9 out of 10 cases the marker deployed accurately in ultrasound to the intended area.1

    Single-handed Operation

    Ergonomic handle for single-handed operation. For all modalities, the deployment device includes either a sharp or blunt cannula and centimeter markings for depth orientation. In 99% of procedures completed, physicians agreed the handle was easy to use when deployed in ultrasound.1

    Tumark Marker Shapes

    Localize the biopsy site before surgery and after successful therapy with a marker designed for long-term visibility. Tumark breast biopsy marker options provide tissue fixation and visibility in ultrasound and stereotactic modalities.

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    Tumark® Conic Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound 

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G 

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites, suspicious lesions and lymph nodes in the axilla

    • The 3D structure anchors firmly in the tissue4 with a mesh structure which provides long-term visibility
    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The 18-gauge thin sharp puncture cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
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    Tumark® Vision Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound and Stereotactic

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm (ultrasound) & 12.35cm, 12.75cm, 13.3cm and 12.95cm (stereotactic)

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites, suspicious lesions and lymph nodes in the axilla

    • The 3D structure anchors firmly in the tissue4 with a mesh structure made of 48 individual wires which provides long-term visibility
    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The 18-gauge puncture cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
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    Tumark® Professional U Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites, suspicious lesions and lymph nodes in the axilla

    • The lateral “feet” provide secure anchoring in the tissue6 . The material is sandblasted and twisted to provide visibility in ultrasound
    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The 18-gauge thin sharp puncture cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
    Breast biopsy marker device on white background

    Tumark® Eye Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites and suspicious lesions.

    • The angled ends provide secure anchoring in the tissue6 and the marker has a bent shape with opening and twisted ends.
    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The 18-gauge thin sharp puncture cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
    Breast biopsy marker device on white background

    Tumark® Professional Q Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound and Stereotactic

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm (ultrasound) & 12.55cm, 12.95cm, 13.55cm and 13.2cm (stereotactic)

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites, suspicious lesions and lymph nodes in the axilla

    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The material is sandblasted and twisted to provide visibility in ultrasound
    • The 18-gauge thin cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
    Breast biopsy marker device on white background

    Tumark® Professional X Marker

    Deployment Modality: Ultrasound and Stereotactic

    Gauge of Deployment Device: 18G

    Length of Deployment Device: 10cm or 12cm (ultrasound) & 12.35cm, 12.75cm, 13.3cm and 12.95cm (stereotactic)

    Features and Details: This marker is used for marking biopsy sites and suspicious lesions

    • The lateral “feet” provide secure anchoring in the tissue6 and the marker has a twisted shape with angled ends
    • These markers expand into their shapes upon deployment, anchor into the tissue6 and are detectable in ultrasound and stereotactic.
    • These markers are made from biocompatible implant material Nitinol and remain visible in the tissue
    • The 18-gauge cannula enables precise marking and ensures minimally invasive treatment.
    • Ergonomic delivery device handles allow for single-handed use
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    85%

    say ultrasound visibility was good to excellent upon deployment.1

    92%

    of markers deployed accurately to the intended area.1

    99%

    agreed the device was easy to use.1

    SecurMark® Biopsy Site Marker

    Enhance follow up ultrasound visualization three to four weeks post-biopsy with bio-absorbable suture-like netting.7

    Minimize movement in the biopsy cavity with the bio-absorbable suture-like net. Mark multiple sites with five distinct bio-compatible titanium or stainless-steel permanent shapes.

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    SecurMark biopsy site marker in titanium.

    SecurMark biopsy site marker in titanium, Top Hat shape under mammography.

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    Infinity marker

    SecurMark biopsy site marker in stainless steel, Infinity shape under ultrasound.

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    TriMark® and CeleroMark™ Markers

    Simple. Reliable.

    Optimal for thin-breasted patients and superficial lesions. Smooth marker deployment to the biopsy site with rigid end deploy beveled tip.

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    A Shape for Any Case

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      References
      1. Tumark® Marker Data Collection Study, 2017, DHM-06169, 3 clinicians at 3 hospitals for 90 marker placements, 2017. 2. Based on Tumark® Data Collection Study, 3 clinicians at 3 hospitals for 45 marker placements, 2017. 3. Pinkney DM, Shah BA. Prospective Comparative Study to Evaluate the Sonographic Visibility of Five Commercially Available Breast Biopsy Markers. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2013;29(4):151-158. doi:10.1177/8756479313486962. *45.4 % of respondence rated SecurMark high sonographic visibility after 6-weeks post procedure, 4x more than the Gel Mark UltraCor™ 4. (currently 2 in Top Hat) Yen P, Dumas S, Albert A, et al. Post-Vacuum-Assisted Stereotactic Core Biopsy Clip Displacement: A Comparison Between Commercially Available Clips and Surgical Clip. Can Assoc Radiol J. 2018 Feb;69(1):10-15. doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2017.08.004. PMID: 29458952. Devices show reduced displacement when compared to traditional metal surgical clips (28% and 27% vs 38% displacement, p = 0.001 and p = 0.0001). Visibility is dependent on surrounding tissue, experience may vary. 5. Hologic Data on File. MISC-07876, Rev 001, attachment 2. Flores-Funes 2021 (n=60), Jain 2017 (n=9), Siegmann 2009 (n=29), Wienbeck 2017 (n=3), Stahl 2021 (n=114), Rüland 2018 (n=50), Woodard 2019 (n=1). 6. Tumark® Marker Data Collection Study, 2017, DHM-06169, 3 clinicians at 3hospitals for 90 marker placements, 2017. 7. Clinical Evaluation Report, DHM-08585. Visibility is dependent on surroundingtissue, experience may vary.
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