Biopsy device and method
US10758214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various biopsy devices configured to biopsy tissue from a body cavity and methods of use are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a biopsy sleeve is provided with an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends. The elongate shaft is configured to receive at least a portion of an imaging device therein, and an engagement member is disposed on the proximal end and configured to engage with the imaging device. A biopsy collector is engageable with the elongate shaft and is configured to collect tissue for a biopsy sample. At least part of the distal end of the elongate shaft is configured to allow visualization therethrough using the imaging device such that a user can visualize the tissue being collected.
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