IZI Launches New, Flat Mammography Indicator(R) Markers to Help Improve Speed and Accuracy in Diagnosis

BALTIMORE, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- IZI Medical Products (www.izimed.com) today announced that the company has developed and begun distributing two new lines of flat mammography markers, which are being manufactured in the United States and sold worldwide under the brand, Mammography Indicator^® Markers (http://www.izimed.com/mammography.shtml).

The new markers, available in radiolucent and radiopaque varieties, function as reference points used by mammography technologists to accurately and reliably indicate an area of interest on the breast (e.g. masses, scar tissue, moles, etc.) in diagnostic mammograms. By marking the area with Mammography Indicator^® Markers, technologists can give radiologists who evaluate scans a way to easily identify the area of interest, resulting in a faster and more accurate diagnosis.

Unlike round BBs and wires, which are commonly used in mammography, the flat technology in Mammography Indicator^® Markers prevents indentation of the patient's skin that can create question and confusion in results. The flat technology also eliminates artifacts that often appear on scans due to the use of lesser quality marking technology, therefore eliminating any need for the patient to be rescanned due to artifacts.

Helen Shafer (http://www.izimed.com/about_us.shtml), CEO of IZI Medical Products stated, "IZI's flat technology advances our mammography marking products in a way that makes mammograms more comfortable for patients, and easier for healthcare professionals. The marker is of the highest quality for producing clear results, yet we are able to offer end-users very competitive pricing for small and large orders alike. The new lines of markers will make a big difference to our distribution network, facilities performing the mammograms, and patients who are counting on the most accurate results from their mammograms."

Mammography Indicator^® Markers

• Used in mammography to clearly and accurately identify masses, scar tissue, moles, birthmarks, nipples, or any point of interest
• Flat design prevents indentation of patient tissue to eliminate artifacts
• Available in pink radiolucent ink and radiopaque black ink (see details below)
• Clear adhesive backing with double pull tabs for easy application and removal
• Disposable
• Custom quantities and packaging are available upon request

Radiolucent

- Unique pink ink allows the markers to appear radiolucent on a scan (marker will not hide underlying pathology)

- Lead free, non-toxic

- Available in: circles (12mm); dots (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm); line (2.5mm, 1.5mm, 0.8mm); triangles (10mm)

Radiopaque

- Markers appear radiopaque on a scan

- Lead free, non-toxic

- Available in: crosses (3.17mm); dots (3.17mm); lines (3.3mm). All are visible in scans

About IZI Medical Products

Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., IZI Medical Products is a leading innovator and manufacturer of high quality and cost-effective medical device accessories used in image guided surgery (IGS), radiology, and radiation therapy procedures. Founded in 1991, the company developed the first multi-modal imaging marker – a clear and accurate reference technology that has become a standard accessory used by physicians during IGS. Today, IZI's diverse product lines are distributed in 50 countries, including the United States. IZI's products are used across a broad range of medical specialties to help healthcare professionals increase accuracy in diagnosing patients and decrease procedural time. www.izimed.com

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