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Biopsy device with sterile sleeve

US11364021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew Robinson · Cincinnati, US
Andrew P. Nock · Dayton, US
Edward A. Rhad · Lancaster, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2019
Grant date	Jun 21, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 25, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sterile cover assembly is for a biopsy device. The biopsy device includes a reusable holster including a housing and driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is for driving a cutter in a needle of a probe. The housing is adapted to releasably couple to the probe. The sterile cover assembly includes a sleeve and a flexible sterile cover. The sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of the housing of the reusable holster. The sterile cover is coupled to the sleeve and is configured to cover the housing of the holster.

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