Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 9Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Education:
(1999)
Dr. Peter R Eby, Seattle WA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Diagnostic Radiology
Address:
Virginia Mason Medical Ctr Clin 1100 9Th Ave, Seattle 98101 (206) 223-6600 (Phone)
Certifications:
Diagnostic Radiology, 2004
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Virginia Mason Medical Ctr Clin 1100 9Th Ave, Seattle 98101 Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 9Th Ave, Seattle 98101
Education:
Medical School Vanderbilt University Graduated: 1999 Baptist Hospital University Of Washington Medical Center
Preoperative Localization Wire
US Patent:
2009011, Apr 30, 2009
Filed:
Oct 21, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/255482
Inventors:
Peter R. Eby - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle WA
International Classification:
A61B 5/05
US Classification:
600424
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a novel preoperative localization wire. The localization wire comprises a J-shaped end; a branch point proximal to the J-shaped end, wherein a barb is attached to the wire at the branch point; and a locking device distal to the J-shaped end. The localization wire is resilient, allowing passage of the wire through a localization needle.