Biopsy system

US11179141B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Patrick A. Mescher · Centerville, US
• John R. Andrisek · Hamilton, US
• Edward A. Rhad · Lancaster, US
• Kevin M. Fiebig · Cincinnati, US
• John S. Ehlert · Cincinnati, US
• Kyle P. Moore · Alpharetta, US
• Morgan R. Hunter · Cincinnati, US
• Jessica P. Leimbach · St. Bernard, US
• Trevor W. V. Speeg · Batavia, US
• Kathryn M. Dodd · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 2, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 23, 2021
• Expiry date: May 23, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00482
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.