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Mammographic biopsy needle holder system

US4821727A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1986
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B10/0233
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An X-ray mammographic biopsy needle holder positioning system wherein the X-ray source is tilted to provide parallax views of the needle holder inserted in the breast. The tilting occurs independently of the breast compressor which remains untilted.

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