Biopsy device with tip protector and mounting apparatus
US10463348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device holder includes a needle holder, a distal holder, and a proximal holder. The needle holder includes an elongated housing extending between an open proximal end and a distal end. The needle holder is adapted to releasably receive the biopsy device through the open proximal end. The elongated housing includes a coupler configured to couple the needle holder to the biopsy device. The distal holder includes an opening configured to pivotably receive the distal end of the needle holder. The proximal holder includes a longitudinal stop that engages with a portion of the needle holder to prevent the needle holder from proximal longitudinal movement. The longitudinal stop is configured to disengage the coupler of the needle holder from the biopsy device when the biopsy device is moved proximally in a longitudinal direction.
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