Biopsy instrument with a disposable cutting blade
US4971067A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2933
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy instrument is disclosed with a pair of blades which may be brought into an interference fit contact to generate a shearing force therebetween. The blades form an assembly which is removably attached to the instrument and is disposable. A trigger-type mechanism is provided for operating the blades. A jig is also provided for installing and removing the disposable blade assembly.
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