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Clinical experience of a tattoo application device
Elizabeth Brown1, Tamara Barry1, Tao Mai1,2
1Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Hospital - Ipswich Road, Brisbane, Australia.
Summary
The Comfort Marker 2.0 device for radiation therapy tattoos is easy for staff to use and well-tolerated by breast cancer patients. All tattoos remained visible 12 months post-treatment, indicating successful clinical implementation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Devices
- Radiation Therapy
Background:
- Tattooing is a common practice for marking radiation therapy treatment fields.
- The Comfort Marker 2.0 device offers controlled depth injection, potentially impacting tattoo longevity.
- Investigating its clinical use, patient experience, and workflow is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical implementation of the Comfort Marker 2.0 tattoo device.
- To assess patient experience, specifically pain levels during tattoo application.
- To analyze the clinical workflow and staff feedback on device usability.
Main Methods:
- Prospective pilot study involving breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Patient-reported pain questionnaires post-tattoo application.
- Staff usability ratings and feedback collection.
- Follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months to evaluate tattoo visibility.
Main Results:
- 50 breast cancer patients were recruited; all received at least 3 tattoos.
- 80% of patients reported minimal to no pain during tattoo application.
- Over 85% of staff found the device easy to use.
- All tattoos remained visible at the 12-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- The Comfort Marker 2.0 device has been successfully implemented in clinical practice.
- Patients generally experience minimal pain, and staff find the device user-friendly.
- The device provides consistent results with durable tattoo visibility.
