Apparatus, system, and method of processing biopsy specimens
US10048175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0858
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy processing system designed to prevent lodging and possible loss of the tissue specimen for analysis. The system includes a biopsy container having a longitudinal wall forming an internal compartment, a biopsy bag attached to an inner surface of the container, a cassette for receiving the biopsy bag, and an automated system for removing the biopsy bag from the biopsy container and placing the biopsy bag in the cassette.
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