Magseed® Magnetic Marker
A radiation-free, precision 1x5mm marker that becomes detectable when temporarily magnetized by the Sentimag® probe.
Magtrace® Lymphatic Tracer
Enabling radiation-free sentinel lymph node biopsy
The Future of Cancer Staging is Here
Improves Workflow
Magtrace® is simple to store and handle, improving workflow efficiency compared with radioactive tracers.
Enables Accurate Procedures
Magtrace® has a 99% detection rate regardless of when it's injected - closely comparable with radioisotope and blue dye.
Eliminates Adverse Reactions
Unlike blue dye, Magtrace® has no reported cases of anaphylaxis in over 60,000 patients to date, allowing greater confidence in your patient’s health.
Offers Increased Flexibility
The Magtrace® can be injected days or minutes ahead of surgery. This offers unrivalled flexibility in scheduling. It can be timed to coincide with a planned hospital visit or when in the operating room under anesthesia, giving you, the clinician, ultimate control.
A flexible and accurate way to detect the sentinel lymph nodes
- 60 NM organically coated iron oxide particle size is optimized for retention in the sentinel lymph nodes
- Brown color allows for visual confirmation during surgery that can reduce a surgeon's reliance on blue dye
- Non-radioactive tracer enables storage and handling directly by the breast center or OR
- Magtrace® liquid maker is distributed by Mammotome in the United States and Canada.
- Magtrace® is currently FDA approved for mastectomy procedures.
Magtrace® in action
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Magtrace® SLNB with Magseed® and Targeted Axillary Dissection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magtrace® composed of tiny magnets?
No, the Magtrace® tracer contains many tiny organically coated iron oxide particles that become temporarily magnetized when the Sentimag® probe is near. This facilitates the system’s ability to perform precision localization procedures.
How far in advance of surgery can the Magtrace® tracer be injected?
The Magtrace® tracer can be injected days or as little as 20 minutes before surgery.
Why should my facility consider radiation-free, blue dye-free tracer for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)?
The Magtrace® tracer allows your facility to decouple nuclear medicine and surgery. Radiologists can inject Magtrace® when it’s convenient, and the patient can show up directly to surgical prep the morning of the procedure rather than having to stop at nuclear medicine first. Alternatively, surgeons can also choose to inject Magtrace® up to 20 minutes before starting surgery, saving the patient from the pain of an added injection. Magtrace® also enables surgeons to avoid potential risks associated with traditional blue dye such as anaphylaxis and skin necrosis.
What is Delayed Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (dSLNB)?
dSLNB is an exciting new procedure that is performed by injecting the Magtrace tracer in patients with a lower likelihood of having invasive breast cancer. The patient has their mastectomy performed, but does not have a SLNB completed that day. Pathology determines if the patient has invasive or noninvasive cancer in the breast. If non invasive, the patient does not need additional axillary surgery. If it is invasive cancer, the patient may return to surgery for a SLNB. This is a more advanced procedure performed by surgeons familiar with the Sentimag® localization system.
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