Rotating full-core biopsy needle
US11382607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed, among other things, embodiments of a biopsy needle for taking a full core sample through soft tissue. In the illustrated embodiments, the needle includes a single monolithic tubular member having a notch cut part-way through a distal portion of the tubular member to form an arch-shaped finger. At least a portion of the finger is bent toward the notch and into the lumen of the tubular member. Methods for using these embodiments are also described.
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