Devices, systems, and methods for navigating a biopsy tool to a target location and obtaining a tissue sample using the same
US11071531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing a surgical procedure includes a bronchoscope, monitoring equipment coupled to the bronchoscope, a tracking system, a positioning assembly, and a biopsy tool. The biopsy tool includes an elongated flexible body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a biopsy member formed on the distal end of the elongated flexible body. The biopsy member includes a tissue-receiving portion defining an opening including sharpened edges. The sharpened edges are disposed on the interior perimeter of the opening and are capable of cutting tissue. A biopsy tool is also provided.
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