Multi-chamber tissue sample cup for biopsy device
US10398415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter is longitudinally translatable relative to the needle and defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder includes a rotatable member, an individual sample tray, and one or more bulk sample trays. The rotatable member defines a single chamber partially divided by a plurality of tray protrusions extending radially inwardly from a cylindrical wall of the rotatable member. The individual sample tray includes a single sample chamber that is configured to receive a single tissue sample. The bulk sample tray is configured to receive a plurality of tissue samples.
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