HydroMARK™
Breast Biopsy Site Marker
Exclusive hydrogel technology provides unmatched, long-term ultrasound visibility.1,2
Mammotome's Best-Selling Marker, Trusted by Clinicians Worldwide
Highly Visible on All Imaging Modalities
The HydroMARK™ markers hydrate to provide up to 12 months of ultrasound visibility1, and unique distinguishability under T2 MRI sequence.3 Each of the 3 distinct shapes, Open Coil, Butterfly, and Barrel are permanently visible on mammography.
Easier Localization for a Better Patient Experience
Clinicians can consistently place any localization device under ultrasound, creating a faster, more comfortable procedure for the patient.4
Flexible Options for Your Chosen Biopsy Modality
Applicators for ultrasound, stereotactic, and MRI-guided biopsies give clinicians flexibility regardless of how the biopsy procedure is performed.
Lymph Node Indication
The HydroMARK™ direct puncture applicators, including the 18G petite carrier option, are indicated to mark tissue during a percutaneous breast biopsy, including axillary lymph nodes.5
What Clinicians are Saying:
“We use the HydroMARK™ marker exclusively for all of our biopsies. We have had such a great experience with the HydroMARK™ marker that we need no other clip.”
Robin B. Shermis, MD, MPH, FACR
Medical Director, ProMedica Breast Care on the campus of The Toledo Hospital
Meet the HydroMARK™ Plus Marker: Engineered for Improved Tissue Adherence
The same benefits as the original HydroMARK™ markers, with exposed “wings” designed to:
- Attach to tissue upon deployment6
- Alleviate displacement during surgical excision6
- Enhance immediate ultrasound visibility7
- Improve distinguishability under 2D & 3D mammography6,8
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HydroMARK™ Plus Breast Biopsy Site Marker
Same great benefits of the original HydroMARK™ markers, with added features designed to alleviate displacement during surgical excision, enhance visibility and ease of locating.6,7,9
LumiMARK™ Biopsy Site Marker
Three multifaceted nitinol shapes designed for easy identification form any angle.10
MammoSTAR® Biopsy Site Marker & BiomarC® Biopsy Site Marker
All-natural biopsy markers providing non-metal marking alternatives, with or without a long-lasting beta glucan carrier for unique patient sensitivities.
MammoMARK® Biopsy Site Identifier
Rapid collagen expansion anchors the marker within the biopsy cavity reducing the likelihood of movement.11-13
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1. Sakamoto, N., Fukuma, E., Tsunoda, Y. et al. Evaluation of the dislocation and long-term sonographic detectability of a hydrogel based breast biopsy site marker. Breast Cancer 25, 575–582 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-018-0854-8
2. HydroMARK™ Device Test - ES-002128.
3. Shah AD, Mehta AK, Talati N, Brem R, Margolies LR. Reprint of: Breast tissue markers: Why? What's out there? How do I choose? Clin Imaging. 2019 May-Jun;55:196-212. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2019.05.014. Epub 2019 Jun 14. PMID: 31204189.
4. Gentile, Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Oct;23(10):3284-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-016-5325-x. Epub 2016 Jun 23.
5. Indication for lymph node using HydroMARKTM markers is limited to the United States and Canada, with other country registrations pending.
6. HydroMARK™ Plus Device Test - PCR-000299, SDR0098 Vacuum Suction Testing
7. HydroMARK™ Plus Device Test - PCR-000414, Summative Usability
8. Compared to the original HydroMARK™ markers
9. HydroMARK™ Design Plan – ADD-00013 Rev G, Page 15
10. LumiMARK™ Device Tests: PCR-000340 System Design, PCR-000579 Summative Usability, ES-002647 Claims Assessment
11. MammoMARK® Device Test – PRC043442 Rev B, pgs. 2, 5-6: Collagen Expansion
12. Corsi, F., Sorrentino, L., Sartani, A., Bossi, D., Amadori, R., Nebuloni, M., Truffi, M., Bonzini, M., & Foschi, D. (2015). Localization of nonpalpable breast lesions with sonographically visible clip: Optimizing tailored resection and clear margins.The American Journal of Surgery, 209(6), 950-958
13. Rosen EL, Baker JA, Soo MS. Accuracy of a collagen-plug biopsy site marking device deployed after stereotactic core needle breast biopsy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Nov;181(5):1295-9. doi: 10.2214/ajr.181.5.1811295. PMID: 14573422.
HydroMARK™ marker axillary lymph node and HydroMARK™ Plus marker ultrasound photos courtesy of Dr. Robin Shermis, ProMedica Breast Care of Toledo
HydroMARK™ Plus marker ultrasound wire localization photo courtesy of Dr. Daniel Howard, Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
HydroMARK™ Plus mammography photo courtesy of Dr. Kirk Langheinz, Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center
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