Biopsy device with aperture orientation and improved tip
CA 2841505 C · Owner: Senorx, Inc. · Inventors: Louw, Frank R.; Quick, Richard L.; Safabash, Jason H.
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The invention is directed to a system and device for separating and collecting a tissue specimen from a target site within a patient. The device includes a probe component which is releasably secured to the driver component. The probe component has an elongated tubular section a penetrating distal tip and a tissue receiving aperture in the distal end of the tubular section proximal to the distal tip and a tissue cutting member which is slidably disposed within the probe member to cut a tissue specimen drawn into the interior of the device through the aperture by applying a vacuum to the inner lumen of the tissue cutting member. The driver has drive members for operating the elements of the …
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- Filed December 20, 2004 and granted August 27, 2019. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 20, 2024.
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