MammoMARK® and CorMARK®
Biopsy Site Identifiers
Rapidly expanding collagen carrier anchors the marker in place for unsurpassed placement accuracy.1
Why Collagen?
Absorbs Fluid
Three titanium clip shapes (Triple Twist, Bowtie, and U-Shape) are embedded in a bovine collagen carrier. Collagen absorbs surrounding fluid, expanding 300% in size in 60 seconds.2
Anti-Migration
The rapidly expanding collagen helps to fill the biopsy cavity for a reduced chance of migration.1-3
Hemostatic Support
Collagen has been found in certain studies to help prevent hematoma formation.3-5 The rapid expansion may also provide a hemostatic effect through direct pressure on the biopsy cavity walls.4,5
Placement Accuracy
The increased surface area of the MammoMARK® and CorMARK® markers improve ultrasound visibility at the time of deployment.6
What Clinicians are Saying:
“The most significant advantage we found with the MammoMARK® is the ability to consistently localize [it] using sonography.”
Krakos et al. Advantages of Using the New MammoMark® Percutaneous Breast Biopsy Marker – a Large Center Experience.
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Related Products
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.7-9
HydroMARK™ Breast Biopsy Site Marker
Enduring exclusive hydrogel technology provides long-term ultrasound visibility in percutaneous breast biopsy procedures, including axillary lymph nodes.10
LumiMARK™ Biopsy Site Marker
Three multifaceted nitinol shapes designed for easy identification form any angle.11
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.
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1. 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), 950-95
2. MammoMARK® Device Test - PRC043442 Rev B, pgs. 2, 5-6: Collagen Expansion
3. 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.
4. Pinkney DM, Mychajlowycz M, Shah BA. A prospective comparative study to evaluate the displacement of four commercially available breast biopsy markers. Br J Radiol 2016; 89: 20160149. Page 4, middle right
5. Taghreed I Alshafeiy, Alison Matich, Carrie M Rochman, Jennifer A Harvey, Advantages and Challenges of Using Breast Biopsy Markers, Journal of Breast Imaging, Volume 4, Issue 1, January/February 2022, Pages 78–95, https://doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbab052
6. Corsi F, Sorrentino L, Bossi D, Sartani A, Foschi D. Preoperative localization and surgical margins in conservative breast surgery. Int J Surg Oncol. 2013;2013:793819. doi:10.1155/2013/793819
7. HydroMARK™ Plus Device Test - PCR-000299, SDR0098 Vacuum Suction Testing
8. HydroMARK™ Plus Device Test - PCR-000414, Summative Usability
9. HydroMARK™ Design Plan – ADD-00013 Rev G, Page 15
10. Indication may not be approved or available in your region. Please check with your local Mammotome representative.
11. LumiMARK™ Device Tests: PCR-000340 System Design, PCR-000579 Summative Usability, ES-002647 Claims Assessment
MammoMARK® marker modality photos courtesy of Dr. Kimberly C. Hutcherson, North Metropolitan Radiology Associates, LLP
Products may not be approved or available in your region. Please check with your local Mammotome representative.