MRI biopsy system

US10201333B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Andrew P. Nock · Dayton, US
• Trevor W. V. Speeg · Batavia, US
• Jessica P. Leimbach · St. Bernard, US
• Michael E. Henley · Monroe, US
• Brian Michael Ruffner · Maineville, US
• Robert M. Householder · Loveland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 12, 2019
• Expiry date: Mar 12, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01R33/285
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy system, including a biopsy device, a localization assembly, and a control module. The localization assembly is configured to orient the biopsy device relative to a patient. The control module is communication with the biopsy device. The control module is configured to operate a plurality of functional features of the biopsy device. The control module includes a cable and a cable management assembly. The cable management assembly includes a pair of cable management plates, and a weight. Each of the pair cable management plates are disposed substantially parallel to each other and define a space therebetween. The weight is configured to move within the space defined by the pair of cable management plates. The weight is attachable to the cable of the control module and is further configured to slide axially along the cable.