Tissue marking system

Abstract

A tissue marking system that includes a first ink reservoir that contains ink of a first color and a second ink reservoir that contains ink of a second color different from the first color. A first isolation space is positioned between the first ink reservoir and the second ink reservoir. A third ink reservoir contains ink of a third color different from the first color and the second color. A second isolation space is positioned between the second ink reservoir and the third ink reservoir.

1 . A tissue marking system comprising: 
 a first ink reservoir containing ink of a first color;    a second ink reservoir containing ink of a second color different from the first color;    a first isolation space positioned between the first ink reservoir and the second ink reservoir;    a third ink reservoir containing ink of a third color different from the first color and the second color; and    a second isolation space positioned between the second ink reservoir and the third ink reservoir.    
   
   
       2 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , further comprising a housing divided into a first compartment, a second compartment and a third compartment, the first ink reservoir disposed substantially within the first compartment, the second ink reservoir disposed substantially within the second compartment, and the third ink reservoir disposed substantially within the third compartment.  
   
   
       3 . The tissue marking system of  claim 2 , wherein the housing defines a perimeter, and wherein a ridge is disposed around the perimeter.  
   
   
       4 . The tissue marking system of  claim 2 , wherein the housing includes a cover movable between an open position and a closed position.  
   
   
       5 . The tissue marking system of  claim 4 , further comprising a tweezers coupled to the cover.  
   
   
       6 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first ink reservoir includes at least one of felt and foam.  
   
   
       7 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first color is yellow, the second color is red, and the third color is black.  
   
   
       8 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first ink, the second ink, and the third ink include die.  
   
   
       9 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first reservoir, the second reservoir, and the third reservoir are sterilized.  
   
   
       10 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover in sealable contact with the first isolation space and the second isolation space to sealably separate the first ink reservoir, the second ink reservoir, and the third ink reservoir.  
   
   
       11 . The tissue marking system of  claim 8 , wherein the cover includes a thin member and an adhesive, the thin member adhesively bonded to the first isolation space and the second isolation space.  
   
   
       12 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first ink, the second ink, and the third ink are quick-drying inks.  
   
   
       13 . The tissue marking system of  claim 1 , wherein the first ink reservoir includes a first opening, and wherein a stick surface is coupled to the first reservoir opposite the first opening.  
   
   
       14 . A tissue marking system comprising: 
 a housing divided into a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment, each compartment including an opening, the housing at least partially defining a first isolation space disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment and a second isolation space disposed between the second compartment and the third compartment;    a first quantity of ink disposed within the first compartment and having a first color;    a second quantity of ink disposed within the second compartment and having a second color; and    a third quantity of ink disposed within the third compartment and having a third color.    
   
   
       15 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the housing includes a cover movable between a closed position and an open position, when in the closed position the opening of the first compartment, the second compartment, and the third compartment are substantially sealed.  
   
   
       16 . The tissue marking system of  claim 15 , further comprising a tweezers coupled to the cover.  
   
   
       17 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first compartment includes a felt portion operable to hold the first quantity of ink.  
   
   
       18 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first compartment includes a foam portion operable to hold the first quantity of ink.  
   
   
       19 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first color is yellow, the second color is red, and the third color is black.  
   
   
       20 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first ink, the second ink, and the third ink include die.  
   
   
       21 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the housing, the first quantity of ink, the second quantity of ink, and the third quantity of ink are sterilized.  
   
   
       22 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , further comprising a cover in sealable contact with the first isolation space and the second isolation space to sealably separate the first ink reservoir, the second ink reservoir, and the third ink reservoir.  
   
   
       23 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the cover includes a thin member and an adhesive, the thin member adhesively bonded to the first isolation space and the second isolation space.  
   
   
       24 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , further comprising a reusable label preprinted with the first color, the second color, and the third color.  
   
   
       25 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first quantity of ink, the second quantity of ink, and the third quantity of ink are quick-drying inks.  
   
   
       26 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the first compartment includes a first opening, and wherein a stick surface is coupled to the housing opposite the first opening.  
   
   
       27 . The tissue marking system of  claim 14 , wherein the housing defines a perimeter, and wherein a ridge is disposed around the perimeter.  
   
   
       28 . A method of identifying the orientation of a tissue sample, the method comprising: 
 removing a sample of tissue;    marking a first surface of the sample with a first ink having a first color;    marking a second surface of the sample with a second ink having a second color; and    marking a third surface of the sample with a third ink having a third color.    
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 28 , further comprising sterilizing the first ink, the second ink, and the third ink.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 28 , further comprising positioning the first ink within a first compartment defined within a housing, positioning the second ink in a second compartment defined within the housing, and positioning the third ink in a third compartment defined within the housing.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 28 , further comprising providing one of felt and foam to hold the first ink.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein first color is yellow, the second color is red, and the third color is black.