Ultrasound biopsy needle
US6018676A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3925
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An echogenic medical needle is disclosed which comprises a tubular cannula body, a stylet received within the cannula body, and an echogenicity enhancement within the cannula for improved ultrasound imaging. Preferably, the echogenicity enhancement is on the stylet and comprises a series of annular grooves about the stylet.
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