Mammotome HydroMARK Breast Biopsy Site Markers

HydroMARK: Breast Biopsy Site Marker

The HydroMARK is a breast biopsy site marker designed for precise localization and visibility during medical procedures.

Product Image: A clear, cylindrical hydrogel marker with a smaller marker piece next to it. An inset shows an ultrasound image of the marker in tissue.

Three Distinct Shapes

BARREL (T1): Pictured with a metallic coil and its corresponding ultrasound image showing a square artifact.
OPEN COIL (T3): Pictured with a spring-like coil and its corresponding ultrasound image showing a coiled artifact.
BUTTERFLY (T4): Pictured with a twisted coil and its corresponding ultrasound image showing a butterfly-shaped artifact.

Available in Titanium (nickel free).

Highly Visible Under Ultrasound

The HydroMARK markers are designed for excellent visibility under ultrasound imaging.

Immediately after deployment: Exhibits hyperechoic artifact.
+24 hours after deployment: Exhibits anechoic artifact.
6 months after deployment and Neoadjuvant Artifact: Exhibits anechoic artifact.

Reference: Sakamoto, N., Fukuma, E., Tsunoda, Y. et al. Breast Cancer 25, 575-582 (2018).

Visibility Under All Modalities

HydroMARK markers offer visibility across multiple imaging modalities:

Ultrasound: HydroMARK hydrogel hydrates to provide up to 12 months of ultrasound visibility.
Stereotactic X-ray: Permanently stereotactic, tomosynthesis, and X-ray visibility.
MRI: Permanent MRI visibility, uniquely distinguishable on a T2 sequence for up to 12 months.

Reference: Shah AD, Mehta AK, Talati N, Brem R, Margolies LR. Clin Imaging. 2019 May-Jun;55:196-212.

Visibility photos courtesy of Dr. Robin Shermis, M.D., ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Pre-Surgical Localization

Localization under ultrasound provides a faster, more comfortable procedure for the patient. HydroMARK's visibility enables consistent localization under ultrasound.

Image Description: An ultrasound image showing the HydroMARK marker in tissue.

Reference: Blumencranz, P.W., Ellis, D. & Barlowe, K. Ann Surg Oncol 21, 3273-3277 (2014).

Photo courtesy of Ramya Pham, M.D., University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center.

Compatibility

Core Needle in Ultrasound Procedures

Direct Puncture - 15G & 18G

Vacuum Assisted Biopsy Probe*

Mammotome: Mammotome revolve - 8G & 10G
Hologic: Eviva®, Brevera® - 9G & 10G; ATEC® - 9G, 12G & MRI
Bard (BD): EnCor Enspire™, EnCor Ultra™ - 7G, 10G & MRI

*See the Mammotome Marker compatibility brochure for more information.