Disposable biopsy forceps
US5052402A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable biopsy forceps includes an elongate tubular member having proximal and distal ends. Manually operated actuating means is mounted to the proximal end of the flexible tubular member. A biopsy jaw assembly is mounted to the distal end of the tubular member and is operatively connected to the actuating means by a control wire extending through the tubular member. Several embodiments of jaw arrangements are disclosed. At least the cups and cutting rim portion of the cutting jaws is formed from an injection molded plastic capable of holding and retaining an edge sufficiently sharp to cut tissue.
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