Mammographic biopsy needle holder system
US4821727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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