A biologically compatible implantable ultrasonic marker (original) (raw)

Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 1983

Abstract

An implantable passive ultrasonic marker has been developed which can be detected with a conventional pulse echo imaging system. The marker consists of a planar array of 1/16 in. diameter stainless steel (316L) spheres and produces a distinct and characteristic reflection signature due to reverbation within the spheres. The marker has undergone both in vitro and in vivo tests and is biologically compatible for chronic implantation. It is consistently detectable at depths up to 10 cm from the transducer. An application to the detection of flow conditions in aortocoronary bypass grafts is suggested.

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