Tissue sample holder with bulk tissue collection feature
US10869653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device including 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 an outer cup or cover, a rotatable member, a tissue receiving tray, and a bulk cup assembly. The rotatable member defines a plurality of passages and a first cylindrical portion. Each strip of the plurality of strips are insertable into a corresponding passage of the plurality of passages. The bulk cup assembly is insertable into the first cylindrical portion of the rotatable member.
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